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Workshop Controller

Salary: £50,000

Location: Exeter

Job type: Permanent

Category: Exeter Workshop controller Workshop Controller

Workshop Controller (Bodyshop) OTE £50,000 (£44,000) 45 hours per week Location: Exeter EX2 What we offer * Excellent salary plus bonus * 28 days annual leave (Inclusive bank holidays) * Workplace pension scheme * Free Training and Development * Employee long service rewards (Inc. additional holiday) * Employee well-being services * Free uniform (and PPE) * Life insurance Motofix is a leading vehicle body repair provider with nine state-of-the-art service delivery centres in the Home Counties, South and Southwest of England. Our vision is to be a benchmark for automotive body repair for the quality of our business and customer experiences. About the Role As a Workshop Controller, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of the bodyshop, maintaining high standards of repair quality, and delivering excellent customer service. Key Responsibilities * Planning and organising workflows to optimise production efficiency. * Maximising the utilisation and performance of the production team. * Conducting quality inspections to uphold repair standards. * Updating customers on repair methods, progress, and estimated completion dates. * Collaborating with Vehicle Damage Assessors to achieve optimum sales and operational performance. * Conducting staff performance reviews to support continuous improvement. * Working closely with the Vehicle Damage Assessment and Parts Teams, you will drive customer excellence and contribute to strong financial performance. About You Highly organised and detail-oriented, you have a strong track record of successfully managing bodyshop production teams. Your expertise in repair methods and workflow planning has played a key role in your career growth. You take a collaborative approach, ensuring repairs are completed right the first time while continuously learning and staying ahead of industry advancements. This role offers an opportunity to make a real difference, contribute to a high-performing team, and be at the forefront of automotive repair technology. What We Look For * Passion for quality – a commitment to delivering high-standard repairs and positive customer outcomes. * Team player – able to work collaboratively with minimal supervision. * Strong technical knowledge – understanding of modern repair methods with an ability to maximise repair opportunities. * Commercial awareness – ability to drive productivity, efficiency, and profitability. * Continuous improvement mindset – willingness to embrace best practices and new technologies. * Previous hands-on technician experience (MET, Panel, Paint) within the vehicle repair industry. * IMI qualifications preferred. Why join the Motofix family? * Trusted by Premium Brands: We are proud to be approved by some of the world's most prestigious automotive brands, including Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW, and Jaguar Land Rover. * Award-winning Paint & Body Centre: In Spring 2024, we opened our state-of-the-art Prestige Paint & Body Centre in Cirencester, offering top-tier services to meet the needs of our luxury automotive clientele. * Customer Experience: In 2024, Motofix was recognised as Bodyshop Group of the Year and our teams enjoy a Trustpilot rating of “Excellent”. Next steps Contact our talent team who will be in touch within 5 working days Please check out our website for our privacy and covid-19 welfare policies

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