Workshop Controller
Reference: MAY20262250
Expiry date: 08:16, Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Location: Basildon
Salary: £39,729 pa + bonus
Weekly Hours: 42.5 hours / week
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced & qualified Workshop Controller to join one of the UK’s leading vehicle rental specialists in our busy site in Basildon.
Your role, as Workshop Controller, is about supporting our customers to deliver on their business promises. Your aim is ensuring we get their vehicle back on the road safely and in quick time.
With an ever-changing workload, the modern workshop is equipped with the latest technology and manufacturer‑specific diagnostic tools. You will play a central role in maximizing the profitability, productivity and efficiency of the workshop team and decide on technicians’ recharge and warranty opportunities.
Your success depends on ensuring the workshop produces work that meets the highest technical and quality standards and helps deliver on our service commitment to customers.
Qualifications & Experience
* Qualified technician with solid workshop background.
* Common‑sense business approach focused on maximizing efficiencies.
* Strong people skills and a willingness to adapt to individual team members.
* Hands‑on attitude and pride in contributing to the team.
* Passion for customer service, able to solve issues when they arise.
Benefits
* Quarterly bonus scheme.
* 24 days annual leave rising with service (+ bank holidays) and an extra day for your birthday.
* Life assurance.
* Well‑being services including 24/7 GP, mental health support, physiotherapy, health cash plan, dental plan and travel insurance.
* Exclusive colleague‑only vehicle‑leasing schemes.
* Pension and save‑as‑you‑earn share scheme.
* Benefits App with retailer discounts and cashback deals.
* Financial wellbeing app giving control over pay and discounts.
Northgate Vehicle Hire is a leading provider of light commercial vehicle rental solutions with over 60 branches nationwide. We are part of ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions. We are proud to have been awarded a King’s Award for Enterprise in 2025.
We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you need adjustments during recruitment, let us know.
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