Workshop Controller

Join us at our Kings Langley Open Day - Saturday 26 September 11am - 3pm

Come and see what its really like to work at Activate Accident Repair. Were opening our doors at Kings Langley from 11am to 3pm for a site tour the chance to meet our site manager and regional manager and a look at our state-of-the-art facilities. Therell be food on the day and if youre a great fit we can even offer an interview on the spot. Come along and find out more about life at AAR.

WORKSHOP CONTROLLER
Activate Accident Repair Kings Langley
Unit 3 Kingley Park Station Road Kings Langley WD4 8GW

Hours: 45 hours per week
Reports to: Bodyshop Manager

5000 SIGN-ON BONUS paid in full on successful completion of your probation period

Were looking for a Workshop Controller to play a key role at Activate Accident Repair Kings Langley ensuring repairs are carried out effectively and accurately to achieve the highest possible standards of technical quality within the bodyshop.

Activate Group is a growing UK business approaching 1000 team members nationwide. This is a genuine opportunity to build a long-term career with a company that invests in its people and offers real development and progression.

WHY YOULL LOVE WORKING HERE

• 5000 sign-on bonus paid in full after you complete your probation period
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Quarterly bonus scheme worth up to 2800 per annum
• Annual pay review so your reward keeps pace with your contribution
• Enhanced family leave covering maternity paternity shared parental and adoption pay
• Life assurance at three times your basic salary
• Health Shield cash health plan for every team member
• Free breakfast cereals and milk every day free fruit every Monday and a free breakfast delivered every Wednesday

WHAT YOULL BE DOING

• Implementing the operational workshop loading system in line with company policy and procedures making sure targets and deadlines are met or addressed
• Liaising with office logistics colleagues to monitor the number of vehicles coming into site for repair
• Making optimum use of the resources within your area of responsibility against agreed targets
• Delivering exceptional customer service at every step
• Championing Health and Safety in the workshop including responsibility for the personal protective equipment worn by your team
• Flagging any potential Health and Safety risk to the people who could be directly affected by it
• Monitoring and controlling workshop output and efficiencies
• Explaining repair procedures and processes clearly to the workshop and to customers with varying levels of understanding
• Directing the use of workshop equipment when allocating tasks
• Valuing vehicles at market rate to determine the economics of a repair
• Keeping material wastage within target
• Making sure no customer vehicle or its contents is ever damaged or lost while under repair

WHAT YOULL BRING

• A solid understanding of the repair industry vehicle legislation and trade practice
• Knowledge of Health and Safety including the provisions of the EPA and risk assessment
• Confident computer literacy
• Natural leadership and coaching ability
• Strong knowledge of the repair process and vehicle construction
• The ability to stay calm and effective under pressure

WHAT WE OFFER

• A competitive salary dependent on experience
• A quarterly bonus scheme worth up to 2800 per annum
• A supportive professional working environment
• The opportunity to grow with a dynamic and ambitious company
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities

ABOUT ACTIVATE GROUP
Every role at Activate Group is aligned to our wider vision and purpose: making someones bad day better. Activate Group is a fast-growing business approaching 1000 team members nationwide working with some of the UKs largest fleets and insurance companies to support drivers involved in road incidents. We manage every step of the repair journey repairing vehicles at our own Activate Accident Repair (AAR) bodyshops as well as through a UK-wide network of trusted independent repair partners.