Workshop controller at Mercedes Benz Aberdeen

Reporting to the Operations Manager, I am in charge of the main workshop, the Hydrostatic pressure test bay and the dispatch warehouse.Duties include ensuring my team carry out the inspection and service of handling tools and Valves to the highest standard using OEM parts and specifications, prioritising the staffing and workloads, organising parts or repairs to damaged tools, gathering the costs for billing and organising tools for disposal where relevant. I Chair the morning toolbox… Show more Reporting to the Operations Manager, I am in charge of the main workshop, the Hydrostatic pressure test bay and the dispatch warehouse.Duties include ensuring my team carry out the inspection and service of handling tools and Valves to the highest standard using OEM parts and specifications, prioritising the staffing and workloads, organising parts or repairs to damaged tools, gathering the costs for billing and organising tools for disposal where relevant. I Chair the morning toolbox talk with my team, to discuss stop cards and safety concerns, upcoming work and any changes, to priorities the workload, I also am responsible for responding to and investigating Non-Conforming Reports and internal PIRs, for any issues regarding equipment sent out on rent. I provide on-call cover for the Rental Co-ordinators. This consists of responding to phone calls or Email from our clients/customers. Putting together the required paperwork and organising the load out for any Pipe, handling tools and baskets. Ensuring these are ready for dispatch to the client correct and on time. Show less

Duties included the manufacture of Wire-line trucks, small Wire-line trailer units, larger containerised Wire-line units and 70 Ft aluminium masts from engineering drawings and Parts pick lists. Firstly we would dry fit the assembly, make up all the hydraulic hoses for the builds using the Gates Crimper, then fully strip down again to send for Blasting/painting and then rebuild the assembly to produce the finished product. We would then carry out manufacturer quality product… Show more Duties included the manufacture of Wire-line trucks, small Wire-line trailer units, larger containerised Wire-line units and 70 Ft aluminium masts from engineering drawings and Parts pick lists. Firstly we would dry fit the assembly, make up all the hydraulic hoses for the builds using the Gates Crimper, then fully strip down again to send for Blasting/painting and then rebuild the assembly to produce the finished product. We would then carry out manufacturer quality product testing and adjustments and factory acceptance testing. Show less

General maintenance and repair of mainly Mazda cars. Deputising for the Workshop Foreman during his absence - distributing and supervising jobs, liaising with Service Manager/Receptionists, Salespeople and other staff and customers, ensuring the workshop runs smoothly. Mentoring apprentices, carrying out MOT inspections. In addition, I attended regular Master-tech training courses run by Mazda training centre in Nottingham. These courses included new car launches and specialist… Show more General maintenance and repair of mainly Mazda cars. Deputising for the Workshop Foreman during his absence - distributing and supervising jobs, liaising with Service Manager/Receptionists, Salespeople and other staff and customers, ensuring the workshop runs smoothly. Mentoring apprentices, carrying out MOT inspections. In addition, I attended regular Master-tech training courses run by Mazda training centre in Nottingham. These courses included new car launches and specialist training on new engines and electrical systems etc. Passes achieved in all courses attended. Show less