What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Shop Foreman position at Kings Cross Automotive?
AUTOMOTIVE SHOP FOREMAN (10 YEARS EXPERIENCE)
$85,000/YEAR SALARY BONUSES
Ready for the next step in your automotive career?
If you’re an experienced automotive professional who knows how to lead a shop, solve difficult diagnostic problems, and help technicians perform at their best, we’d like to meet you.
Kings Cross Automotive is a family-owned, independent European automotive repair shop in Vancouver, Washington. We specialize in Jaguar, Land Rover, MINI, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Porsche, Volvo, and other European vehicles.
Our philosophy is built around three things: Quality. Knowledge. Family.
We invest in factory-level diagnostic equipment, continuing education, and a clean, professional working environment so our technicians have the tools and support they need to do exceptional work.
We’re looking for an experienced Shop Foreman who can lead our technical team, manage workflow, maintain high quality standards, and take the lead on challenging diagnostics.
WHY JOIN KINGS CROSS AUTOMOTIVE?
Tired of losing hours every week to a long commute? Looking for a professional shop where you can build a long-term career without giving up your weekends?
Come work closer to home with an established, family-run shop that values experienced automotive professionals.
We make your transition easier:
- We pay to professionally relocate your toolbox
- We honor prearranged vacation days
BENEFITS
Our employees enjoy:
- Full-time position in a busy, productive shop
- Monday–Friday schedule — NO WEEKENDS
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Medical coverage, with two buy-up options
- Dental benefits
- Retirement plan with employer matching
- Tool insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick time
- Paid vacation — up to 3 weeks per year
- Uniforms provided
- Continued training and certification reimbursement
- Employee discounts on parts and services
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As Shop Foreman, you’ll play a key leadership role in keeping our technicians productive and our repair quality consistently high.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Training, directing, and supporting a team of 6 technicians
- Managing shop workflow and technician efficiency
- Assisting with advanced and difficult diagnostics
- Providing technical guidance to the team
- Performing thorough quality-control checks
- Facilitating monthly meetings and trainings
- Helping maintain high standards for workmanship and safety
- Supporting a professional, organized, team-oriented shop environment
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
The ideal candidate has:
- 10 years of professional automotive experience
- European automotive experience preferred
- 2 years of management or leadership experience
- Exceptional diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
- Experience training, directing, and supervising 6 technicians
- Strong understanding of shop workflow and efficiency
- Ability to perform thorough vehicle quality-control inspections
- Knowledge of automotive safety procedures and best practices
- Full set of professional automotive tools
- Valid driver’s license
- EPA Section 609 A/C Certification
- ASE Certification(s) — certifications currently in progress are acceptable
We provide the heavy equipment, specialty tools, and diagnostic equipment you need to do the job.
WORK SOMEWHERE YOUR EXPERIENCE IS VALUED
Kings Cross Automotive combines the technical capabilities and standards of a dealership with the personal environment of an independent, family-owned shop.
Our factory-trained technicians work with advanced diagnostic equipment and factory technology, and we actively encourage continuing education to stay current with modern European vehicles.
If you’re ready to advance your career, grow your earnings, and lead a talented automotive team, we want to hear from you.
Apply today to schedule an interview and a private tour of our shop in Vancouver, WA.
Learn more and apply:
www.kingscrossauto.com/careers
Kings Cross Automotive
Vancouver, Washington
Quality. Knowledge. Family.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- professional automotive: 10 years (Required)
- Automotive diagnostics: 10 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- ASE Certification (Preferred)
- Driver's License (Required)
- EPA 609 Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $85,000