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!