Job title: Mercedes-Benz Vehicle Workshop Controller
Location: Bolton
Hours: Full Time
Salary: Competitive
Take the next step in your career with Ciceley Commercials Ltd and work with the world’s most recognised motor vehicle manufacturer. Ciceley Commercials is looking for the right person to join their Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle franchised business as a Service Team Leader at our Blackburn dealership.
We are looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic individual with previous experience in a similar automotive role. You must be prepared to go above and beyond for a customer in a quick paced environment.
The main duties will include:
· Supervising the flow of work for the Service team into the workshop and allocating work as required making sure required customer deadlines are met.
· Keeping customers fully and regularly informed of any changes to costs and expected completion times/dates.
· Ensuring that job extensions are properly authorised and processed.
· Ensuring that vehicles are properly handed over to customers, including invoice explanation and advising future requirements.
· Taking responsibility for subcontracted repairs and ensure the quality of such.
· Ensuring that the authorisation of warranty and goodwill is given strictly in accordance with the manufacturers programme.
· Carrying out regular performance assessments of team members, monitoring and enforcing time control of team members.
Essential Criteria
· Practical experience in an After Sales environment
· Knowledge of the function of all vehicle controls and systems for each model.
· Ability to recognise and name all major components, their approximate location and function.
· Ability to carry out basic fault diagnosis based on customer description, vehicle inspection or road test.
· Ability to estimate accurately times for diagnosis and repair.
· Ability to determine condition of safety related parts i.e. tyres, brake pads, and wiper blades.
· Basic computer skills
· Numerate
· Hard working with the ability to work under pressure
· Enthusiastic and dedicated approach to work
· Organised work ethic
· Safe and responsible work manner
· Customer focused
· Reliable and punctual
· Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable Criteria
· Previous Commercial Vehicle experience
· Previous Mercedes-Benz experience
· HGV licence
About Ciceley Commercials Ltd
Ciceley Commercials Ltd is an award winning, Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle Dealer with sites in Blackburn, Bolton, Carlisle and Dumfries. We are a family run business, established nearly 50 years ago and currently employ over 240 people. The Service Team Leader role is based at our Blackburn dealership which is based just outside the town centre with plenty of onsite parking and is ideally located for public transport.
We offer:
· 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
· Additional days holiday following 5 years’ service (max 3 days)
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Friendly team environment
· Industry leading stakeholder pension scheme
· Award-winning dealership that is always looking to grow and develop its people and business
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a highly successful and award-winning Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle dealership.
Please note - only applications from individuals will be accepted, no agencies
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
