Workshop Planning Administrator

Posted: 30/05/26 Recruiter: Kautec Recruitment Reference: 3115543606 Type: Permanent Salary: £31,000 - £33,700 Annual Location: South Croydon, Surrey Description: Workshop Planning Administrator We are recruiting for a Workshop Administrator to provide administrative support for a busy commercial vehicle workshop operation.

You will be supporting a diverse fleet that includes HGVs, refuse collection vehicles, gritters, sweepers and other specialist commercial vehicles.

This is a varied and fast-paced role where you will play a key part in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the workshop from an administrative perspective.

Key Responsibilities Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Raising and processing job cards
• Chasing and updating repairs
• Scheduling 6-week inspections, MOTs, routine servicing and reactive maintenance
• Liaising with the Parts Department to ensure the correct parts and consumables are allocated to the appropriate jobs
• Maintaining accurate records and workshop documentation
• Communicating with both internal departments and external stakeholders

Skills \& Experience Required * Previous administration experience * Strong organisational and record-keeping skills * Experience using MS Office, including Word and Excel * Comfortable working with databases and CRM systems * Excellent attention to detail with the ability to double-check work accurately * Strong communication skills and a professional approach at all times

If you are ready for the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

If this particular role is not for you but you are considering a move within the automotive or commercial vehicle sector, please still get in touch.

Kautec Recruitment is a fast-growing automotive recruitment business that recruits the right way.