Technical lead Work, Jobs in Preston, Eng (with Salaries)

Preparation Centre Workshop Controller
Simpsons SKODA —Preston
- £31,800 - £39,000 a year
- Full-time
- Driving
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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Social Value and Sustainability Lead
TVS Supply Chain Solutions —Chorley
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- No degree
- Free parking
- Work from home
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Contract Support Officer - Preston
HM Prison & Probation Service —Preston
- £40,001 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
13d
Operations System Coordinator
Procter & Gamble —Skelmersdale
- £273 a month
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Site Operations Manager- Preston
Dunsters Farm —Preston
- Presentation skills
- Continuous improvement
- Food service
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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6d
3rd Line IT Engineer
MCS Group —Ormskirk
- £45,000 - £55,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Continuous improvement
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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14d
Minor Works Supervisor
C L Danson (Building Contractors) Ltd —Garstang
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Driving
- Organisational skills
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14d
Senior Enterprise Services Manager
mydentist —Radcliffe
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- APIs
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Head of Demand Planning
Precision Polymer Engineering Limited —Blackburn
- £60,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Sales
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
12d
Operations Manager
Scientific Safety Alliance —Lancaster
- £50,000 - £80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
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Project Design Engineer – Industrial Ovens & Dryers
Phoenix Dryers & Engineering Ltd —Accrington
- £26,691.22 - £40,000.00 a year
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- CAD
- System design
- Free parking
- Flexitime
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Property Management and Maintenance Manager
Sell UK Property Ltd —Burnley
- £37,000 - £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Data analysis skills
- Maintenance
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
11d
Senior Threat Detection Analyst
BAE Systems —Preston
- £52,000 a year
- IT
- Linux
7d
Inspection Supervisor
Precision Polymer Engineering Limited —Blackburn
- £40,068.06 - £44,074.87 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- English
- Supervising experience
Head of Capital Projects
Blackpool & the Fylde College —Bispham
- £54,500 a year
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Mechanical Working Supervisor
Eric Wright Group —Preston
- From £18.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Project management
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Service Desk Analyst
Sysco —Burtonwood
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Customer service
- English
SHE Advisor
M Group —Preston
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Overtime
- Contracts
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Complex Injury Claims Auditor
Keoghs —Manchester
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- IT
- Gym membership
Quick apply
Operations Director - PMO / Project Controls Lead - Defence
Mace —Preston
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- No degree
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Life insurance

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Preparation Centre Workshop Controller

Simpsons SKODA -
Preston

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Job details

Full-time
£31,800 - £39,000 a year

Benefits

Company pension
Employee discount
Referral programme

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Driving
Organisational skills
Hand tools
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

About Simpsons Skoda

At Simpsons Skoda, we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding customer service, manufacturer excellence, and a high-performing aftersales experience. As an authorised Skoda retailer, we are committed to quality workmanship, teamwork, and continuous improvement across our dealership operations.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Workshop Controller to lead our busy preparation centre workshop. This is a pivotal role responsible for controlling the daily workflow of the workshop, ensuring all vehicle preparation, PDI inspections, servicing, paint and mechanical repairs are completed efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards.

You will be responsible for coordinating technicians, managing workshop productivity, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring vehicles are prepared and ready within agreed timescales.

Key Responsibilities

Workshop Control & Vehicle Preparation

Control and coordinate the daily workload within the Preparation Centre.
Allocate jobs effectively based on technician skill levels and workshop capacity.
Oversee all vehicle preparation, PDI inspections, servicing, paint and mechanical repairs.
Monitor vehicle progress and ensure work is completed within agreed deadlines.
Prioritise workloads to maximise efficiency and minimise vehicle downtime.

Performance & Productivity

Monitor technician productivity, efficiency, and utilisation.
Ensure workshop targets and vehicle preparation deadlines are achieved.
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and throughput.
Support the management team with performance reporting and operational planning.

Quality & Compliance

Ensure all work is completed to manufacturer and Group standards.
Maintain high levels of quality control and first-time fix performance.
Carry out final quality checks and vehicle inspections where required.
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and workshop procedures.

Team Support

Provide day-to-day guidance and support to technicians and preparation staff.
Assist with technician development and training requirements.
Promote a positive, professional, and safety-focused working environment.
Work closely with service, sales, and management teams to ensure smooth vehicle flow.

Parts & Resource Management

Liaise closely with the Parts Department to ensure timely parts availability.
Assist with parts identification and ordering when required.
Parts department experience would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided to enable support and cover within the Parts Department when necessary.
Monitor workshop equipment and resources to ensure efficient operation.

About You

You will be an organised and proactive automotive professional with strong technical knowledge and experience controlling workshop operations. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a strong focus on quality, efficiency, and teamwork.

Essential Skills & Experience

Previous experience as a Workshop Controller, Senior Technician, Team Leader, or similar automotive role.
Strong knowledge of vehicle preparation, PDI inspections, and mechanical repairs.
Excellent organisational and workload planning skills.
Strong communication and leadership abilities.
Experience working within a KPI-driven environment.
Ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple tasks effectively.
Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Skills & Experience

Experience within a franchised dealership environment.
Škoda or Volkswagen Group experience.
Parts department experience.
Manufacturer training certifications.

What We Offer

Competitive salary package.
Manufacturer and Group training opportunities.
Career progression within a growing dealer group.
Company pension.
Employee discount.
Referral programme.
Supportive and professional working environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £31,800.00-£39,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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technical lead jobs in preston, eng

Preparation Centre Workshop Controller

Social Value and Sustainability Lead

Contract Support Officer - Preston

Operations System Coordinator

Site Operations Manager- Preston

3rd Line IT Engineer

Minor Works Supervisor

Senior Enterprise Services Manager

Head of Demand Planning

Operations Manager

Project Design Engineer – Industrial Ovens & Dryers

Property Management and Maintenance Manager

Senior Threat Detection Analyst

Inspection Supervisor

Head of Capital Projects

Mechanical Working Supervisor

Service Desk Analyst

SHE Advisor

Complex Injury Claims Auditor

Operations Director - PMO / Project Controls Lead - Defence

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