Description
Are you highly organised, confident working with people, and looking to break into the motor trade? We’re looking for a Bodyshop Controller to join our team and help drive the continued success of our Bodyshop operation.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with excellent organisational skills, strong communication abilities, and a collaborative mindset—especially if you’re ready to step into a dynamic and fast-paced environment. If you enjoy coordinating people and processes, staying on top of the details, and want to grow your career in the motor industry, we want to hear from you.
As our Bodyshop Controller, you’ll play a key role in managing workflow, supporting the team, and ensuring a smooth customer journey from start to finish. You don’t need prior experience in the motor trade—we’ll provide training and support—but you do need the confidence to take initiative, the ability to juggle priorities, and a genuine interest in learning how things work in our workshop.
Hours: 45 hours per week (Flexible between 7am and 6pm, Monday to Friday – No weekends!)
Salary: £30,600 and On target earnings of £36,000
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure smooth operations – Oversee the day-to-day running of the Bodyshop, ensuring repairs are carried out to the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.
* Manage resources – Effectively allocate materials, equipment, and labour to maximise productivity and ensure profitability.
* Lead your team – Motivate, guide, and support the Bodyshop team, ensuring they work efficiently and deliver exceptional results.
* Customer interaction – Communicate directly with customers, providing updates on repairs and resolving any concerns promptly.
* Handle administrative tasks – Oversee job cards, invoicing, stock management, and scheduling, ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
* Maintain a safe, clean, and organised environment – Ensure the workshop is well-maintained, compliant with health and safety regulations, and conducive to high-quality work.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Excellent communication skills – You can engage with customers and lead your team effectively.
* A collaborative approach to leadership – You know how to motivate your team and encourage high performance.
* Strong organisational skills – You can manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities with ease.
* Full UK driving license – You’re ready to hit the ground running and be hands-on when needed.
* Computer-savvy – Comfortable using management software and basic office tools.
* Adaptable – You thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and embrace challenges head-on.
What's in it for you?
* Career progression opportunities within BMW/MINI.
* A chance to work with cutting-edge automotive technology.
* Great Perks: Competitive pay, cool benefits, and plenty of room to grow.
* 24 Days Holiday: Plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days with service.
* Birthday Off: Celebrate your special day!
* Staff Purchase Scheme: Discounts on cars and motorbikes.
* Health Plan: Medical health cash plan.
* Enhanced Parental Benefits
* Flexible Holidays: Buy and sell holiday days.
* Growth Opportunities: Job shadowing scheme and training at the BMW Academy.
* Extra Perks: High street discount vouchers, sabbatical leave, long service awards, and much more
For more details, check out our staff benefits .
As well as having the opportunity to work for the iconic BMW and MINI brands you will be part of a successful privately-owned business where our people are our greatest asset.
Our mission is ‘to inspire each other to delight our customers’, we do this through our ‘Winning Together’ brand values;
* Working as One Team
* Being Warm and Welcoming
* Doing what you say you will do
We believe it’s these values which makes us successful.
We all want to be proud of the company we work for and Vines have a great reputation of just that. We want people that not only share our commitment to working hard, but also a commitment to each other. That's why we want individuals that share in one another's success, and have a true belief in what they do.