Reed is delighted to be supporting a well-established business within the engineering, plant and equipment sector with the recruitment of a Workshop Controller to join their Head Office team in Weston-super-Mare.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy operational environment, acting as the central point of coordination between the workshop, service teams, depots and wider business.

Hours:

Monday to Friday

• 42.5 hours per week
• Typically 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Flexibility to work 7:30am - 4:30pm
• 30-minute unpaid lunch break

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage administration for the workshop department
• Schedule and plan maintenance, servicing and repair work for equipment
• Book equipment into the workshop and coordinate its return to operational depots
• Liaise closely with Workshop Engineers, Service Controllers and Hire Desk teams
• Monitor workshop schedules and ensure work is allocated efficiently
• Maintain accurate records, job information and maintenance documentation
• Support the smooth day-to-day running of the workshop through effective planning and communication
• Act as a key point of contact between operational departments

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience within an administrative, service coordination, workshop, operations or scheduling environment
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confident communicator who can build relationships across different teams
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced operational environment
• Good IT skills and experience using internal systems
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• A proactive and team-focused approach

Desirable Experience:

Applications are welcomed from candidates with backgrounds such as:

• Service Advisor
• Workshop Administrator
• Service Coordinator
• Hire Desk Administrator
• Fleet Administrator
• Manufacturing Coordinator
• Operations Administrator
• Logistics Coordinator

Experience within construction, engineering, plant hire or equipment hire would be advantageous but is not essential.

Additional Information:

• Competitive salary of £32,000 - £34,000
• Permanent opportunity with an established and growing business
• Excellent onboarding and training available
• Opportunity to join during a quieter period, allowing time to develop knowledge and understanding of the products and processes
• Genuine long-term career prospects with examples of internal progression across the business
• Free on-site parking

Interview Process:

• Initial 10-minute telephone screening with HR
• Face-to-face interview with the hiring manager

This role would suit a highly organised individual who enjoys coordinating people, schedules and processes, and is looking to build a long-term career within a successful engineering and operational environment.