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It's what drives us too.\nWorking 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.\nAs 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.\nWhat we can offer you\nEnjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) to rest and recharge\nSave money every day with our exclusive retail discounts\nDrive a great deal with discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers\nPlan for the years ahead with our company pension scheme\nBalance home and work with our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter\nCommute for less with our cycle-to-work scheme\nPrioritise your wellbeing with dedicated support for you and your family\n24/7 access to healthcare professionals, ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easily\nMake a difference with a paid day to volunteer in your community\nInvest in your future with our company share purchase plan\nEarn financial rewards when you refer a friend to join the team\nKeep learning and growing with our training and development opportunities for everyone.\nLife assurance with the option to increase cover\nWe’re open to flexible working options – just ask\nWhat you’ll do day to day \nResponsible for the day to day running of the workshop\nEnsuring the service and repair technicians achieve their daily targets\nAssisting the service managers in ensuring the department provides the best possible service to the customers\nAchieves agreed profits and retention levels\nHelpful skills and qualifications\nDon’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.\nFull UK Driving Licence\nMotor Industry experience in a similar role is essential\nAble to work independently and as part of a team\nAbility to work to timescales effectively\nKeen eye for detail, good communication and a passion for delivering great customer service\nExperience in a main dealer environment\nStrong industry knowledge\nAbility to work under pressure\nWe 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.\nBe part of something big\nGroup 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. 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