Workshop Controller

Bodyshop Workshop Controller
Location: Plymouth
Salary: Circa £40,000 Basic Salary + Bonus
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (30-minute lunch break)

Bodyshop Workshop Controller

Pybus Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Bodyshop Workshop Controller to join a successful and growing accident repair centre in Plymouth.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced workshop professional with strong leadership and organisational skills to oversee daily bodyshop operations, maximise productivity, maintain quality standards, and ensure vehicles progress through the repair process efficiently and on schedule.

The Role

As a Bodyshop Workshop Controller, you will be responsible for coordinating all workshop activity, managing repair workflows, allocating work effectively across technicians, and ensuring repairs are completed in line with manufacturer guidelines and industry standards.

You will work closely with Vehicle Damage Assessors, technicians, parts departments, and customer service teams to ensure operational efficiency, excellent quality standards, and outstanding customer outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Workshop Operations & Workflow
• Oversee all repair activities from vehicle strip-down through to final quality control.
• Allocate work effectively across Panel Technicians, MET Technicians, Paint Technicians, and Apprentices.
• Monitor workshop productivity and ensure jobs progress efficiently through the repair process.
• Lead daily production meetings to review workloads, priorities, and outstanding repairs.
• Identify and resolve workflow issues, delays, and operational challenges.
• Ensure delivery targets and customer expectations are consistently achieved.
• Quality & Compliance
• Ensure all repairs are completed in accordance with manufacturer repair methods and industry standards.
• Maintain high-quality workmanship throughout all stages of repair.
• Monitor repair documentation, job cards, and workshop systems for accuracy and compliance.
• Support quality control processes and final vehicle inspections.
• Ensure apprentices receive appropriate supervision and support.
• Team Leadership
• Lead, motivate, and develop a multi-skilled bodyshop team.
• Maintain workshop discipline, productivity, and professional standards.
• Support ongoing staff training and development.
• Foster a positive team environment focused on quality and continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively with estimating, parts, and customer service departments.
• Health, Safety & Environment
• Ensure workshop equipment and facilities remain safe, compliant, and operational.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and environmental compliance.
• Promote safe working practices across all areas of the workshop.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and Health & Safety legislation.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Bodyshop Workshop Controller, Workshop Manager, or Accident Repair Workshop Supervisor looking for your next challenge in Plymouth, we’d love to hear from you.

Pybus Recruitment partners with leading automotive employers across the UK and will manage your application in the strictest confidence.

Requirements

About You

To be considered for this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Workshop Controller, Bodyshop Controller, or similar management role within an accident repair centre.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience within vehicle accident repair operations.
• Strong understanding of bodyshop processes including panel, paint, and MET repairs.
• Knowledge of manufacturer repair methods and workmanship standards.
• Excellent organisational and workflow management skills.
• Experience managing technician productivity and workshop performance.
• Strong leadership and people management abilities.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads effectively.
• Desirable Experience
• Experience using workshop management systems and digital job tracking software.
• Knowledge of parts management and repair planning.
• Experience implementing process improvements within bodyshop operations.
• Previous experience mentoring and developing apprentices and technicians.

Benefits

What’s On Offer

• Circa £40,000 basic salary depending on experience.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Monday to Friday working hours.
• 30 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Company pension scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Employee recognition programme.
• Long service awards.
• Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme.
• High street discounts and rewards platform.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Stable, long-term career opportunity within a professional accident repair environment.