Bodyshop Controller

Workshop Foreman / Bodyshop Foreman

To prepare & paint workshop jobs and to manage the bodyshop team in all aspects of their work & ensure the quality of work.

Job Description:

Currently seeking an exceptional Workshop Foreman to lead our clients Commercial Accident Repair Centre team as the Bodyshop Foreman. Reporting directly to the Depot Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the smooth operation of the depot workload, organizing staff, parts ordering, QC jobs before they leave the site, and ensuring the site maintains a safe working environment.

Responsibilities Include:

* Managing the workshop team to efficiently prepare and paint workshop jobs while maintaining the required quality standard.

* Ensuring that all employees work safely and taking corrective action if unsafe practices are observed.

* Planning and organizing the availability of paint, materials, and components for jobs, ensuring they are available at the correct time.

* Scheduling and organizing workload through the bodyshop to increase productivity and meet customers' turnaround requirements.

* Booking in work, inspecting jobs at various preparation stages, ordering correct parts, and conducting Quality Control checks before jobs leave the bodyshop to maintain high-quality standards.

* Completing job documentation accurately and ensuring all necessary paperwork is filled out.

* Maintaining discipline, tidiness, and housekeeping standards at the site, ensuring the site is secure.

* Properly maintaining all equipment and promoting Health and Safety within the depot.

* Acting professionally at all times and undertaking any reasonable duty specified by the Depot Manager.

Requirements:

* Experience within the HGV / LCV accident repair industry.

* Relevant NVQ Level 3 / City and Guilds Qualifications.

* Knowledge of 2k paint mixing schemes preferred.

* Strong organizational and leadership skills.

* Ability to prioritize tasks and manage workload effectively.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

* Commitment to maintaining high-quality standards and promoting Health and Safety.

* Professional demeanor and ability to act as a role model for the team.

Additional Information:

* Hours: Monday - Friday, 7am - 5pm, with Saturday mornings as and when business dictates.

* Salary: £17 per hour - £41,990.00 annual salary.

* Benefits: 20 days holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays (holiday increase after 2 years' service by 1 day per year and capped at 23 days), pension auto-enrolment after 3 months, Simply Health sign up, KPI scheme, and annual discretionary bonus.

* Own tools required, overalls, and PPE provided