Bodyshop Controller Vacancy:
We are currently partnering with a forward-thinking and rapidly expanding Accident Repair Group to recruit an experienced Bodyshop Controller for their busy site in the Binfield area.
This business has built an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality vehicle repairs with exceptional attention to detail and customer care. Working alongside some of the automotive industry's most innovative manufacturers, they continuously invest in their people, processes, and technology to stay ahead of the competition.
Successful candidates will enjoy working in a modern, state-of-the-art repair environment, supported by ongoing training and development opportunities designed to help you enhance your skills and progress your career.
Key Bodyshop Controller Responsibilities:
- Lead and support the workshop team, ensuring all repairs and refinishing work are completed to the highest quality standards and manufacturer specifications.
- Drive productivity and workflow efficiency by working closely with technicians, painters, and estimators throughout the repair process.
- Foster strong communication and collaboration across all departments to ensure seamless vehicle progression and an exceptional customer experience.
- Monitor and maintain compliance with all health and safety regulations, promoting a safe and professional working environment.
- Inspire, motivate, and manage productive staff, helping the team achieve both individual and site performance targets.
- Work alongside estimators and management to maximise workshop efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
- Conduct thorough quality control inspections, identifying any paint defects, panel alignment issues, fitting concerns, or imperfections before vehicle handover.
- Ensure all repair methods, procedures, and parts usage comply with manufacturer standards and industry best practices.
As a Bodyshop Controller you will have:
- Previous experience as a Bodyshop Controller, Workshop Controller, or a senior productive role within a busy accident repair centre.
- Experience using Autoflow would be highly advantageous.
- Strong IT and administration skills with confidence using workshop management systems.
- A keen eye for detail and proven experience carrying out quality assurance inspections and defect identification.
- Knowledge of manufacturer repair standards, compliance requirements, and quality control processes.
- The confidence to provide constructive feedback and work closely with technicians to maintain exceptional repair standards.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with both colleagues and customers.
- A proactive and driven approach, with the ability to lead teams, work under pressure, and consistently deliver results.
Benefits:
- Salary up to £50,000 per annum plus bonus
- 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- 23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
- Excellent Company Benefits
- Permanent Role
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We are working closely with a growing, multi-site operation combining a busy restaurant, a food-led retail store. The business operates in a fast-paced, high-volume environment where stock, margins, and labour costs change daily. Think craft beer, burgers, premium groceries, and a constant flow of footfall – both eat-in and grab-and-go. There are currently multiple locations, each with its own P&L, but with centralised finance.The Financial Controller needs a hands-on, reliable Management Accountant who understands the unique pressures of hospitality and retail – from stock shrinkage to split-second EPOS data.This is not a remote back-office role. The business needs someone who can sit between the books and the shop floor. You will work directly with the FC to:Key Responsibilities
Manage purchase ledger, sales ledger, and bank reconciliations across all sitesProcess supplier invoices and match to delivery notes (high volume – food, drink, packaging, retail goods)Reconcile EPOS data (till systems) to daily sales reports and bank depositsPrepare weekly cash flow forecasts and monitor daily bankingAssist with weekly and month-end stock takes (food, drink, retail merchandise)Analyse stock variances, wastage, theft, and over-pouringCalculate accurate gross profit by product category (e.g., fresh food, alcohol, packaged goods)Work with site managers to reduce shrinkage and improve marginProduce individual P&Ls for each location and a consolidated viewTrack key hospitality/retail metrics: average spend, cover counts, GP%, labour %, wastage %Identify underperforming sites or product linesPrepare VAT returns (including food vs non-food, zero-rated, standard-rated – hospitality/retail specific)Support with payroll data (hourly staff, tips, tronc)Assist with year-end audit and stock valuationDeputise for the FC when required
Essential Candidate Profile
Hospitality and/or retail experience – has worked in a restaurant group, pub chain, cafe operator, deli, or multisite convenience retail business.Multisite understanding – knows that each site has its own personality, team, and stock challenges.Stock-savvy – comfortable with stock sheets, variance reports, and chasing site teams for accuracy.Systems-capable – can handle EPOS, accounting software (Xero/Sage/QuickBooks), and Excel (pivot tables, lookups).Hard-working and autonomous – needs minimal supervision, but knows when to escalate to the FC.Process-driven – will suggest better ways to track wastage, automate supplier reconciliations, or speed up month-end.
Desirable (but not essential)
Experience with hospitality-specific software (e.g., Fourth, Apicbase, or EPOS back-office tools).Knowledge of multi-VAT rates in food and drink (e.g., eat-in vs takeaway, alcohol, soft drinks).Previously managed or supported a team of site-level administrators.
What the Role Offers
Direct line to the FC – real responsibility, not just data entry.A hybrid working pattern (some days at the Walthamstow head office/site, some from home).The chance to shape finance processes in a growing hospitality/retail group.A down-to-earth, high-energy culture – no corporate excess.
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Providing information to customers to help them select the correct equipment for their planned activity.
Ensure that relevant health and safety information is provided.
Arrange transportation of equipment.
Communicating with customers both via e-mail and on the phone.
Complete contract documentation for on-hire and off-hire.
Ensure that equipment is safe and safety inspections have been completed.
Process payments - this will include calculating hire costs, deposits amounts, damage charges, excess charges, transportation costs and insurance payments.
Handling technical enquiries and complaints.
Keeping upto date with stock control, maintenance schedules and delivery/collection dates.
Assisting drivers with loading/unloading.
Training:We host supporting workshops regularly throughout the apprenticeship which you will attend at our designated training site/campus. These workshops are carefully designed to support the learning required throughout the apprenticeship programme.
You will work with expert assessors and tutors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession.
You will experience a blended learning model.Training Outcome:This apprenticeship will give you the foundation knowledge upon which you can build a long and successful career with TACS Hire. Further training may include a higher level apprenticeship or manufacturers training or short courses to increase knowledge.Progression would initially be to a Hire Controller then Hire Desk Manager and potentially Branch Manager.Employer Description:TACS Hire are a family run business based in Burton On Trent supplying Tool,Plant,Powered Access & Welfare to The Midlands and further afield.We have a wealth of industry knowledge and have a “can do attitude” in order to assist our customers needs.In a competitive industry TACS Hire look to differ themselves from their opposition by consistently reacting to customers short notice requests.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 7.30am - 4.00pm, with a 30 minute lunch break.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
