Workshop Controller

Company: Group 1 Automotive
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Location: London
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Job description

Workshop Controller – Volkswagen Manchester

Want to be the best you can be? It’s what drives us too.

Working in our aftersales department as a Workshop Controller you will be a key part of the Retail Centre. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills to deal with customers face to face or over the phone, providing an outstanding customer service to all customers.

As part of a successful, global automotive group, you’ll broaden your experience across both sites and brands. And with the right support from us, you’ll be able to progress as high as you can aim.

What we can offer you

Enjoy 33 days of annual leave

(including bank holidays) to rest and rechargeSave money every day with

our exclusive retail discountsDrive a great deal

with discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offersPlan for the years ahead

with our company pension schemeBalance home and work

with our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matterCommute for less

with our cycle-to-work schemePrioritise your wellbeing

with dedicated support for you and your family24/7 access to healthcare professionals , ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easilyMake a difference

with a paid day to volunteer in your communityInvest in your future

with our company share purchase planEarn financial rewards

when you refer a friend to join the teamKeep learning and growing

with our training and development opportunities for everyone.Life assurance

with the option to increase coverWe’re open to

flexible working

options – just askWhat you’ll do day to day

Responsible for the day to day running of the workshopEnsuring the service and repair technicians achieve their daily targetsAssisting the service managers in ensuring the department provides the best possible service to the customersAchieves agreed profits and retention levelsHelpful skills and qualifications

Don’t worry about ticking off every single skill here

– if you care about delivering great experiences as much as we do, we want to hear from you.

Full UK Driving LicenceMotor Industry experience in a similar role is essentialAble to work independently and as part of a teamAbility to work to timescales effectivelyKeen eye for detail, good communication and a passion for delivering great customer serviceExperience in a main dealer environmentStrong industry knowledgeAbility to work under pressureWe value diversity and believe it strengthens our team. If you don’t meet every requirement listed but are enthusiastic about this role and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Be part of something big

Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail.

But you don’t need to love cars to work with us

– just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people.

Our Values

At Group 1 Automotive we pride ourselves on our five core values that are incorporated in all we that do.

Respect – Integrity – Transparency – Teamwork – Professionalism

These are the principles that every member of our team lives by, whether that be business functions, customer interactions, how we interact with the local community and even how we view each other in the team.TPBN1_UKTJ…

Posted: September 16th, 2026