Workshop Controller
Reference: JUN20263153
Expiry date: 07:55, Fri, 3rd Jul 2026
Location: Stockport
Benefits: A superb range of Exclusive, Colleague only Benefits and Discounts.
Salary: £37,639 pa + bonus up to £2,828 pa OTE
Weekly Hours: 42.5 hours
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced & qualified Workshop Controller to join one of the UK’s leading vehicle rental specialists in our site in Stockport.
Your role, as Workshop Controller, is about supporting our customers to deliver on their business promises. Your aim; ensuring we get their vehicle back on the road safely and in quick time.
With an ever-changing workload, our modern workshop is equipped with the latest technology and manufacturer-specific diagnostic tools – it is a bustling, exciting place to be. You have a central role to play in the smooth running of the workshop by maximising the profitability, productivity and efficiency of the workshop team. You are also the decision-maker for the technicians on recharge and warranty opportunities too.
Key to your success is your ability to ensure the workshop produces work that complies with the highest technical and quality standards and, above all, helps us deliver on our service commitment to customers.
About you
* You are a qualified technician with a solid workshop background – your colleagues value your technical knowledge and understanding of jobs from routine servicing and maintenance to more complex diagnostics.
* You have a common‑sense business approach – you know what makes a great workshop and how to maximise efficiencies and opportunities to produce outstanding results.
* Above all, you are a people person – you care about those around you and understand that a one‑size‑fits‑all approach is not always the best way to create a high‑performing workshop team.
* You get involved in every part of our business – you take pride being part of the Northgate team and are keen to help colleagues with a hands‑on, can‑do approach to getting things done.
* You have a passion for customer service – you understand what is important to your customers and suppliers. If there is an issue, as Workshop Controller, you will know just how to solve it.
Benefits
* A fantastic quarterly bonus scheme up to £2,823 pa OTE.
* 24 days annual leave rising with service (+ bank holidays) and an extra day’s leave to celebrate your birthday.
* Free life assurance.
* Well‑being services (including 24/7 GP service, mental health support and physiotherapy + Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance).
* Exclusive colleague‑only vehicle‑leasing schemes.
* Pension & share scheme save‑as‑you‑earn.
* Benefits App offering unlimited access to a wide range of retailer discounts and cashback deals (including Tesco, Asda, Currys, B&Q & Wickes).
* Financial Wellbeing app (Stream) that gives you control over your pay, lets you choose when to get paid, put money aside each month, get discounts on your shopping, check what benefits you’re eligible for and connect you with a financial coach.
We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, identities, and abilities. If you need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, just let us know. We’re here to support you.
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