Workshop Foreman

Toyota; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

King Toyota in Lower Hutt is seeking an experienced Workshop Foreman to join our busy Service Department. You will oversee quality control, guide technicians and apprentices, and liaise with customers on technical matters while ensuring safety policies are followed in the workshop.

You will manage routine service and repairs on Toyota and other vehicles, maintain QA records, and collaborate with the Parts team to secure required parts.

Qualifications

• Experience in the automotive industry with proven service/workshop/technical knowledge.
• Experience in coaching, mentoring and motivating a team.
• Ability to meet targets with business acumen and motivation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with quality control processes and maintain records.
• Coach and mentor workshop technicians and apprentices.
• Liaise with customers regarding technical concerns.
• Ensure safety policies are followed in the workshop.
• Undertake routine service and repair work on Toyota and other vehicles.
• Coordinate with Parts department to provide required parts.
• Support management in maintaining WOF requirements.
• Sell technician hours effectively while preserving productivity.

Skills

Team coaching

Customer communication

Safety compliance

Quality control

Diagnostics

Full driver’s licence

Job description

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• Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic

At King Toyota we believe that booking a vehicle into our Service Centre, buying a part or purchasing a new or used vehicle should be easy, and we are looking for someone with the same vision. We are seeking an experienced Workshop Foreman to join our high paced and growing Lower Hutt Service Department.

This is a crucial part to our business, so we’re looking for someone with proven experience in an automotive franchise that is ready for a challenge and wants to make a change.

You will be responsible for:

• Assisting with the Quality Control processes
• Providing guidance to workshop technicians/apprentices
• Liaising with customers regarding technical concerns
• Ensuring the company safety policy is followed within the workshop
• Undertake all routine service and repair work on both Toyota and other vehicles
• Maintain in-process and final inspection records for quality assurance and production control
• Self-perform quality control inspections of the Automotive Technicians work
• Ensuring Technician hours are sold effectively, whilst keeping the productivity and efficiency of the workshop team
• Working in conjunction with the Parts department to ensure all Parts are provided for repairs
• Coaching and mentoring Workshop staff to support their knowledge and performance within the department
• Assisting the Parts & Service Manager with maintaining WOF requirements

The successful applicant will:

• Experience in the automotive industry with proven service/workshop/technical knowledge and know how
• Experience in coaching, mentoring and confidently motivating a team with an aptitude for identifying opportunities for improving performance
• Possess equal parts business acumen and personal motivation in order to meet and exceed targets
• Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced and challenging environment
• Organised, methodical and able to implement and maintain systems and procedures
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence in dealing with challenging customer concerns resulting in excellent outcomes for both the customer and the business
• Clean and current Full Drivers Licence

Applications close 8 October 2026. Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.