Service Team Manager/ Workshop Controller
Location:Billacombe Road, Plymouth
Hours:Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 18:00 (1-hour lunch), plus Saturday AM on a rota
Salary:£29,500 per annum, OTE £37,500
About Us
City West Country Limited is a privately-owned business with over 30 years of experience in the motor industry. Alongside our renowned Mercedes-Benz and BYD dealerships, we are proud to operateTangelo, our multi-brand franchise specialising in high-quality used vehicles.
Joining City West Country means becoming part of a team that values expertise, encourages professional development, and supports long-term career progression.
About the Role
This is a dual role based at our brand-new BYD/Tangelo site in Plymouth, combiningService Team Managerresponsibilities with elements ofWorkshop Controllerduties. Initially, customer interaction will be limited but will increase as the business grows.
Your primary focus will be running the workshop and dealing with customers.
What We Offer
* 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
* Bonus scheme
* Car benefit scheme
* Scottish Widows salary sacrifice pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Benefits Hub with 1,000s of deals on brands you love
* Life Assurance
* Enhanced sick pay
* Excellent training and support
* Career progression pathways
* Aspiring Managers programme
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Eye care vouchers
* Long Service awards
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure ‘Fix First Visit’ success on every customer vehicle
* Monitor and manage workshop loading to maintain productivity
* Allocate work efficiently to technicians and monitor progress
* Maintain quality control and compliance across all workshop operations
* Adhere to Vehicle Health Check (VHC) processes and documentation
* Ensure timely delivery of customer vehicles to a high standard
* Manage and maintain high-quality technical information and standards
What We’re Looking For
* Previous service experience within the motor industry
* Experience in a customer-focused environment
* Strong technical and product knowledge
* Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
* Confident with admin and IT systems
City West Country Core Behaviours:
Driving Sales–Identifies and initiates opportunities to drive sales and deliver commercial benefits
Customer Service–Focuses on the needs of customers to improve service and sales
Planning & Organising– Organises own workload effectively, prioritising to deliver to deadlines
Analytical Ability & Decision Making–Demonstrates sound judgement in making decisions
Teamwork & Coaching–Quickly builds rapport and establishes relationships with others
Motivation–Demonstrates a positive attitude and takes responsibility for their own actions
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