Workshop Controller

Workshop Controller Sheffield £45,000 – £48,000 + up to 10% profit share bonus. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-4:30 or 8.30am-5pm Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays A leading provider of buses and coaches across the UK, offering flexible contract hire and lease solutions. With a growing footprint they are a dynamic SME with big ambitions and a strong market presence.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in workshop control, ideally from bus, coach, HGV, or dealership (Volvo, MAN, Scania) environments, who’s ready to step into a more stable, strategic, and process-driven position without the weekend working or call-outs. This is a unique Workshop Controller role — we don’t run a traditional workshop. Instead, we manage a fleet of vehicles on contract hire and lease, handling all maintenance and remedial works through external suppliers and our team of four mobile engineers. Key Responsibilities
• Plan and coordinate all inspection and maintenance work for a fleet of leased buses and coaches.
• Manage and allocate tasks to a small team of field engineers.
• Administer and track job cards, vehicle inspections, and end-of-contract checks.
• Liaise with dealerships, suppliers, and repair partners to book and monitor works.
• Raise purchase orders, manage remedial works and organise recharges where required.
• Ensure all maintenance is completed to the highest standards in line with customer agreements.
• Communicate with customers regarding planned works, recharges, and vehicle status.
• Continually improve and streamline internal processes as we scale.
• Report directly to the Operations Director and support broader business growth plans.
What we’re looking for in our Workshop Controller:
• Previous experience as a Workshop Controller (bus, coach, HGV, or dealer)
• Mechanical/technical background – Level 3 NVQ or equivalent
• Strong computer literacy (job card systems, spreadsheets, etc.)
• Confident communicator – able to engage with both customers and dealerships
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Positive attitude and desire to contribute to a high-performing, close-knit team
Nice to Have:
• Experience working with Volvo, MAN, Scania, or Alexander Dennis vehicles
• Familiarity with vehicle contract hire / leasing environments
• Creative mindset – eager to help improve systems and processes
• Customer-first mindset and commercial awareness
As the Workshop controller you will receive:
• £45,000 – £48,000 basic salary
• Up to 10% annual profit share (paid based on company performance)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown
• Monday to Friday only – no call-outs, weekends or shift patterns
• Clear progression opportunity within a growing business
• A friendly, supportive team and open culture
If you’re a workshop controller or a technician looking for a better work/life balance in a progressive and stable company, we want to hear from you.Apply now for a confidential conversation