Overview
Location: Kingston upon Thames, UK
Salary: £35,000 - £65,000 yearly
Position: Vehicle Technician – Full time
Employer: Currie Motors Kingston (Toyota)
Posted: Sep 30, 2025
The purpose of the role is to carry out all workshop duties in an efficient and safe manner, to meet customer requirements and maximise utilisation and profitability.
Hours Of Work
* Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm
* Saturday 8am to 1pm on a rota basis (1 in 3)
The Person
We are looking ideally for candidates with previous main dealer experience; however, any diagnostic experience will be considered.
* Aptitude, desire and ability to follow procedures and solve problems
* Always curious with a willingness to learn and develop in order to stay on top of latest innovation and new technology
* Confident communicator with both customers and colleagues
* A keen eye for detail and recognising the importance of giving every car in our workshop the highest standard of care
* Enjoy working in a high-pressured environment
* A can-do attitude
* Ability to support others with less experience e.g. apprentices
* Ideally a record of working within the automotive industry in a similar position
Key Tasks
* Carry out vehicle services and repairs, in accordance with Toyota GB technical standards, ensuring we deliver a great customer experience
* Examine vehicles, diagnose non-routine defects, with knowledge gained about the vehicles and relevant technologies
* Report defects against Department of Environment (MOT) and Vehicle Safety Report (VSR) standards
* Carry out jobs within budgeted time, maintaining your own productivity
* Take responsibility for daily maintenance of tools and equipment, reporting any defects
* Work in accordance with key Toyota or Centre processes
* Liaise with customers directly where relevant and appropriate, listening carefully to build rapport and answering questions in a warm and professional manner to summarise details of work required or carried out
* Coach and support apprentice technicians, explaining, guiding and enabling others to learn
* Attend specialised training as required
* Work as a full member of the Centre team, working with colleagues to provide a seamless and outstanding service to customers
Personal Skills
* Technical aptitude, process-driven, and a fast learner
* Organised in the workplace
* Confident communicator and ready to ask questions and learn
* Passionate about problem-solving and finding solutions to challenges
Qualifications
Experience and Qualifications
* Minimum of NVQ Level 3 in motor vehicle maintenance (or comparable)
* Previous work experience within an automotive repair environment is preferable
Licence/Certification
* A full UK Driving Licence (required)
* MOT Tester or interested in Certifying as an MOT Tester
* Eligibility to work in the UK
* Flexible to work hours required to carry out the role effectively and travel to training sessions
Benefits Include
* 30 days holidays (i.e. 22 days including 8 days bank holidays)
* Eyecare Vouchers
* Cycle to work scheme
* Private Health Plan (Simply Health)
* Loyalty & Long Service Awards
* Car Leasing Scheme
* Workplace Pension Scheme
* Discounts on car purchases / repairs / parts
* Ongoing training, both in-house and with the manufacturer
Centre Profile
Currie Motors Kingston
Established some eighty years ago and today one of the most prominent family-owned motor retail groups in England; recognised as one of the most successful specialists in the sale of pre-owned cars. Currie Motors’ business philosophy is encapsulated in the slogan "Nice People to Do Business With". Our personal and transparent service has helped us to become one of London’s most respected dealership groups, with many satisfied motorists returning for future motoring needs.
About Toyota
As one of the world’s most famous brands, Toyota places continuous improvement (kaizen) at the centre of everything we do. We look to develop our people and provide automotive training, helping you to develop skills and achieve ambitions.
Joining the Toyota team means you will have the opportunity to be at the heart of our innovative brand and make a positive impact at the retailer you work for.
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