Job Description
Vehicle Technician
Ron Brooks Toyota – Ilkeston
About Us
Ron Brooks Motor Group has proudly represented Toyota for over 60 years, building a reputation founded on trust, quality and exceptional customer care. As a long-established, family-run business, we place strong emphasis on looking after our people, fostering a supportive working environment where staff are respected, developed, and valued.
Within the Toyota network, Ron Brooks is highly regarded for its standards, performance and customer satisfaction and our Ilkeston site plays a crucial role within the wider group operation.
The Role
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Vehicle Technician to join our Ilkeston workshop. This role is key to ensuring that all new and used vehicles prepared for our sales teams meet the highest standards before being presented to customers.
You will be responsible for preparing vehicles across all brands represented within the Ron Brooks Group, with a significant proportion of used vehicles being non-franchise and multi-brand stock. This provides an interesting and varied workload alongside Toyota servicing and repair work.
You will work closely with Paul, our Service Manager, and Lewis, our Workshop Controller, as part of a professional, supportive workshop team.
Key Responsibilities
Servicing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles in line with manufacturer and group standards
Preparing new vehicles across group brands to a high-quality retail standard
Preparing used vehicles, including a wide range of non-franchise and multi-brand stock, for sale
Completing Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDI) accurately and efficiently
Carrying out diagnostics and fault finding where required
Identifying and reporting additional work in line with group processes
Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and within agreed timescales
Maintaining accurate records and job documentation
Supporting workshop performance targets and continuous improvement
What We’re Looking For
Qualified Vehicle Technician (IMI / NVQ Level 2 or 3 or equivalent)
Experience within a professional workshop environment (franchise experience advantageous but not essential)
Strong technical ability across multiple vehicle brands
High attention to detail with pride in quality workmanship
Positive, team-oriented approach with a strong work ethic
What we offer:
Competitive salary and bonus structure
Ongoing manufacturer and EV training
Excellent career development opportunities
Supportive, family-run environment where you’re valued as a person, not a number
Modern workshop facilities
Staff benefits and a friendly team culture built on over 60 years of successful operation
Working Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am – 1:00pm (every other Saturday)
Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
Rewarding individual and group bonus schemes for high achievers
22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Manufacturer and group training opportunities
Long-term stability with a business operating for over 60 years
Supportive leadership and a team-focused workshop environment
On-Site Parking
Car Benefit Scheme
Company Events
Company Pension
Employee Discount
Referral Programme
Death In Service Cover
Additional Holidays For Loyalty
Why Join Ron Brooks Toyota Ilkeston?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected Toyota centre and wider motor group, offering variety through multi-brand vehicle preparation, strong leadership, and a workplace where effort and quality are recognised and rewarded.
Closing date 19th Feb
