Workshop Controller Wanted!
Location: Derby| Full Time
Salary: £45K-£48K + Bonus + Progression |Rotating Shifts
We’re working with a well-established commercial vehicle dealership in Derby, operating a busy 7-ramp workshop with a team of skilled technicians. They’re looking for a Workshop Controller to take ownership of the day-to-day operation and be the link between the workshop, customers, and the commercial team.
This is a great opportunity for someone coming off the tools who still wants to stay close to the action while leading from the front.
Roles & Responsibilities
Oversee the day-to-day running of a 7-ramp workshop
Allocate work effectively and keep jobs on track
Act as the bridge between customers, the commercial team, and technicians
Support with complex faults and diagnostic issues when needed
Drive productivity, quality, and efficiency across the workshop
Create energy on the shop floor – motivate and lead the team
Support and develop apprentices and junior technicians
Requirements
Time-served HGV / Commercial Vehicle Technician
Looking to step up or already in a supervisory role
Strong diagnostics and technical ability
Background in a main dealer environment (Mercedes-Benz experience ideal)
Confident in work allocation and workshop coordination
A natural leader who can organise, motivate, and drive standards
What’s On Offer
£45K – £48K depending on experience
Bonus and overtime opportunities
Ongoing training and development
Clear progression within a reputable business
Stable, long-term opportunity
Next Steps
Apply to this Workshop Controller role through this advert. If you would like more information about this role, please contact Kayleigh in our Engineering team on (phone number removed).
If successful, you will need to digitally register with our agency (if you haven't already done so). If you have not been contacted regarding your application within 7 days, please assume that you have not been successful. We will, however, retain your application for any future roles for which you may be suitable.
About Regional Recruitment
This position is being advertised by Regional Recruitment Services Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency established in 2008. We specialise in permanent, temporary, and contract opportunities across the Commercial, Construction, Industrial, Technology, and Engineering sectors.
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