Workshop Foreman
King Toyota is seeking an experienced and motivated Workshop Foreman to join its busy Service Department in Lower Hutt.
As part of the established Rutherford & Bond Toyota group, King Toyota is committed to delivering exceptional customer service, quality workmanship and a positive team environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced automotive professional to take on a key leadership role, supporting workshop operations, developing technicians and ensuring the highest standards of productivity and customer satisfaction.
Working closely with the Service & Parts Manager and Workshop Controller, you will play an important role in driving workshop performance while remaining involved in the technical aspects of the business.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package of $85,000–$105,000, depending on experience
- Potential access to a company vehicle
- Opportunity to join an established Toyota dealership
- Ongoing manufacturer training and professional development
- Leadership opportunity within a busy and growing service department
- Supportive team environment with a focus on quality and continuous improvement
The Role
- Providing day-to-day leadership, guidance and technical support to workshop technicians and apprentices
- Working alongside the Workshop Controller to ensure efficient job allocation, workflow and productivity
- Carrying out quality control checks to maintain high workmanship standards
- Assisting with complex diagnostics, servicing and repairs when required
- Liaising with customers and Service Advisors regarding technical concerns and repair requirements
- Coaching, mentoring and developing technicians to improve skills and performance
- Maintaining WOF compliance, quality management systems and workshop safety standards
- Working closely with the Service and Parts teams to achieve operational targets and customer satisfaction
About You
- Proven experience as a qualified Automotive Technician, ideally within a Toyota or other franchise dealership
- Previous workshop leadership, supervisory or mentoring experience
- Current AVI (Authorised Vehicle Inspector) authority – essential
- Strong diagnostic and technical knowledge across modern vehicles
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- A sound understanding of workshop productivity, efficiency and quality control
- Confident communication skills and the ability to resolve customer concerns professionally
- A positive, hands-on leadership style with a commitment to developing others
- A current full driver's licence
This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your automotive career with a well-established dealership that values technical expertise, teamwork and delivering outstanding results.
Apply now!