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Workshop Controller - Cheltenham

Full-time
Baylis
Up to £37,000
Cheltenham

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Workshop Controller - Cheltenham

Location: Baylis Cheltenham

Driver Licence Required:

Yes

Salary: £Up to £37k depending on experience

Department: Service

See the job description for full details

Working Hours

Mon - Fri: 8.00 – 6.00 pm

Baylis is looking for an organised, proactive and customer-focused Workshop Controller to join our busy aftersales team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys leading from the centre of the workshop, coordinating technicians, supporting Service Advisors and ensuring every customer receives an exceptional experience.

Essential Requirements

Full UK Driving Licence

Previous experience as a Workshop Controller, Senior Service Advisor, Workshop Supervisor or similar role within an automotive aftersales environment

Strong understanding of workshop operations, vehicle repair processes and customer service standards

Working Hours

Monday to Friday: 8:00am – 6:00pm

Benefits

£34,000 – £37,000 basic salary depending on experience

31 days paid holiday (including bank holidays), rising with length of service

Company pension contribution

Annual company events

Bespoke induction and ongoing development training

Staff discounts on vehicle purchases and servicing

Retail discounts for many high street stores

Death in Service benefit

Free eye tests, dental and therapy treatments

About You

You are highly organised, thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy keeping everything running smoothly. You have excellent communication skills, can confidently prioritise competing demands and take pride in delivering a first-class customer experience.

You will bring:

At least 3 years' experience within an automotive aftersales environment

A strong understanding of workshop planning, vehicle repairs and service processes

Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with customers, technicians and colleagues

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

A proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem solving

High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality workmanship and customer satisfaction

The Role

As Workshop Controller, you will be responsible for coordinating the daily operation of the workshop, ensuring work is allocated efficiently, repair progress is monitored and customers are kept informed throughout their vehicle's journey.

Working closely with the Service Manager, Service Advisors and technicians, you will play a key role in maintaining workshop efficiency, productivity and customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities include:

Planning and controlling the daily workshop schedule

Allocating work to technicians based on skill, availability and workshop priorities

Monitoring repair progress and ensuring work is completed on time and to the highest standard

Acting as the main point of communication between technicians, Service Advisors and customers

Providing customers with regular progress updates and obtaining authority for additional work where required

Preparing accurate labour and parts estimates and producing completed invoices

Carrying out quality control checks before vehicles are returned to customers

Maintaining accurate workshop documentation, job cards and vehicle history records

Supporting departmental productivity while ensuring compliance with manufacturer standards and health & safety procedures

Promoting and living the Baylis core values every day

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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