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Workshop Controller Northampton Ford

Allen Motor Group


Job Location:

Northampton - UK

Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 16 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Allen Motor Group are currently looking to recruit a Workshop Controller to be responsible for the allocation and supervision of work throughout the workshop and ensuring the required number of labour hours are worked efficiently daily at our Ford dealership in Northampton. This position is offered on a full-time permanent 46.33 hour contract Monday Friday with 1 in 3 Saturday mornings paying 35000 and reports directly to the Aftersales Manager.

Why Allen Motor Group

In addition to a highly attractive basic salary commission and target related bonus we also offer a range of other benefits including:

30 days holiday including bank holidays plus additional holiday entitlement which increases with length of service

Fantastic discounts on MOTs services and parts

Life assurance benefit at no cost to yourself

1000 refer a friend scheme

Full training and support to develop and progress your career with Allen Motor Group

High achiever related prizes/experiences

Required Skills & Experience

To be considered for this position you will have working experience as either a Workshop Controller or Vehicle Technician within an automotive environment and ideally a background in using Kerridge. We are looking for individuals that possess the following attributes:

Strong communication skills

IT literate

Problem solving skills within the role parameters understanding when to escalate issues

Fantastic time keeping and a strong sense of urgency

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Ensure service and repairs are carried out to the highest standards of quality

Lead motivate and allocate work to the technicians

Ensure health and safety procedures are observed and always maintained

Actively coach and develop the service team to increase individual competencies

Liaise with the service advisors as to when repairs are due to be completed ensuring the customer is kept up to date

To be considered for this opportunity please apply now


About Company

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Allen Motor Group was formed in recent years by Allen Ford Ltds acquisition of Essex Auto Group Slough Motor Company and Delgarth Motor Group. Our network of over 35 locations stretches across the south of England from Bath in the west through the Midlands Berkshire and London to Kent ... View more

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