Workshop Controller

Company Overview

Keary’s Motor Group is Ireland’s largest family-owned motor group, with 15 dealerships in Dublin, Cork Limerick and Galway. Our people come first, as we strive to recruit and retain the best people to meet our customers’ high expectations when buying and servicing their car, bike or van from Kearys.

With award-winning sales staff, dedicated financial advisors, a superb aftersales department, and a first-class business development centre, we are passionate about providing exemplary customer care. Working as a team we strive to achieve exceptional standards in this area, placing a strong emphasis on staff training, together with considerable facility development, which remains on-going.

Kearys Motor Group’s dedication to excellence and its strong reputation as an outstanding employer are perfectly aligned with the company’s core values – The Keary Way. The Keary Way comprises of three core pillars: People First, Customer Driven, and Professional.

Role Overview

Kearys Motor Group is looking for top calibre candidates to join its winning team. We are currently seeking to recruit a Workshop Controller to join our dynamic, growing team based in Kearys Hyundai, Kinsale Road Roundabout, Cork. 

Looking to move your career into next gear? Apply today to be a part of our success story.

Role Responsibilities

• To ensure that Technicians are conversant with Service and Workshop bulletins, rules and safety matters and maintain discipline.


• To supervise the workshop and its staff to achieve an agreed level of quality, efficiency and profitability.


• To ensure that Clean Service Kits and vehicle protection aids are always used.


• To instruct Technicians concerning repair procedures and contact Manufacturer Technical Department if necessary.


• To be responsible for Technician apprentice training and supervision.


• To inform Service Advisors of additional work required and instruct Technicians as necessary.


• To approve work order and ensure times allotted are not exceeded and that additional work is recorded accurately.


• To test drive vehicles after completion of work, to monitor quality control.


• To ensure that time control operates as prescribed by management.


• To be responsible for general order in the Workshop and ensure that tools, special tools, equipment and Workshop literature are complete and up to date.


• To be responsible for accurate Warranty work and to ensure that parts exchanged are returned for claim.


• Advise Service Advisors and Technicians whether work is retail/warranty/internal/sales and ensure Technicians retain Parts when required.


• To arrange Emergency Service coverage as specified by Service Manager.

Role Requirements

• 3 years’ experience in a similar role.


• Full, clean driving licence.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Work well as part of a team, and on own initiative.


• Display a professional, courteous manner at all times.


• Be efficient, with good organisational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

Why work with us?

• 31 Days Paid Leave (inclusive of public holidays)


• Company Pension


• Healthcare Scheme


• Employee Volunteer Day


• 2 Company Days


• Bike to Work Scheme


• Referral Bonus


• Milestone Programme


• Professional & Personal Development


• Rewards & Recognition


• Employee Wellbeing Programme


• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme


• Death in Service Benefit


• Long Term Disability Scheme


• Tax Saver scheme


• Employee Recognition Programme


• Sports and Social Club

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