At Allied Vehicles we design, develop, and manufacture a wide range of specialist vehicles, including wheelchair accessible vehicles, taxis, and minibuses.
In addition to manufacturing vehicles, we also offer a range of aftersales services (onsite and mobile), including servicing, repairs and maintenance and we are Scotland’s largest independent parts distributor.
We are a driven, high performance, family business, that achieves our goals through engaging our people and maximising opportunities.
Our commitment to quality and innovation has made us a trusted name in the industry and we seek enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team.
We are now recruiting for a Workshop Controller to join our Bodyshop department.
You will efficiently allocate work to Panel, Paint, and MET technicians, ensuring optimal use of resources and alignment with key operational priorities such as Estimated Completion Dates (ECD), Key-to-Key turnaround targets, and Courtesy Car availability. The role supports the Bodyshop Manager in delivering profitability, productivity, and customer satisfaction in line with industry standards.
Hours of work are Monday – Thursday, 8am – 5pm and Friday 7am – 4pm and the salary is up to £45k per annum OTE.
This position provides an excellent opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking and dedicated company.
Why Join Us?
We believe in taking care of our people, and that’s why we offer a fantastic benefits package designed to support your well-being, career growth, and lifestyle:
- Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus 8 bank holidays.
- Financial Security: Access our group life scheme and annual profit share.
- Competitive Growth: Annual salary reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions.
- 24/7 Health Support: GP24 by HealthHero provides virtual GP services and second opinions for you and your family, 24/7/365.
- Benefits package: Enjoy industry-leading perks and discounts at your fingertips plus a holiday purchase scheme and EV leasing through OctopusEV.
- Convenient On-Site Facilities: Free staff parking and an on-site cafeteria for your convenience.
- Sustainable Travel: Save on your commute with our cycle-to-work scheme.
- Continuous Development: Frequent learning opportunities to help you grow professionally.
- Exclusive Discounts: Take advantage of after-sales discounts for yourself, friends, and family.
- Recognition and Rewards: Celebrate your success with our company values and long-service awards program.
The main duties of the role are:
- To allocate work to the production team in the most appropriate manner, considering priorities and the skills of the team.
- To ensure work is completed to agreed timescales, progress chasing when necessary.
- To carry out regular checks on work progressing through the Bodyshop, to ensure the required standards are maintained.
- To periodically check work leaving the Bodyshop to ensure that all the work has been carried out in accordance with the instructions on the job card, the quality of repair, and cleanliness is of the required standard.
- Monitor and manage staff breaks.
- Monitor and manage performance targets including utilisation, productivity & efficiencies
To be effective in this role, you will have:
· Knowledge of the vehicle repair process and how a repair moves through its journey from estimate to completion Insert essential aspects of person spec here
· The ability to estimate using computerized estimating systems
· Experience working in an Accident Repair Centre or Defleet Centre
A Driving licence is essential for this role.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. We are committed to the disability confident initiative, and creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals, regardless of disability, have the opportunity to thrive. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments where required to support you through the recruitment process and beyond. We will offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers themselves to be disabled, and who meets the requirements for the post.
We appreciate all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for considering Allied Vehicles as your potential employer. We look forward to reviewing your application.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
