Shop Foreman

Swickard Automotive Group is a premier dealership group known for their excellence in customer service and employee satisfaction. Our Land Rover San Francisco location is seeking a dedicated Shop Foreman to lead our skilled team of technicians.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations of the service department, ensuring efficiency and quality.
• Provide leadership and guidance to technicians, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Ensure all repairs and maintenance are performed to Land Rover standards.
• Coordinate with service advisors to meet customer expectations and service deadlines.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workshop.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an automotive technician, with a focus on Land Rover vehicles.
• Proven leadership experience in a dealership or automotive service setting.
• Strong diagnostic skills and proficiency with Land Rover diagnostic tools.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary with potential earnings up to $180,000 annually.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting and Carrying: Frequently lifting and/or moving objects up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds (or even up to 100 pounds in some cases, especially in heavy equipment shops). This can involve parts, tools, and equipment.
• Standing and Walking: Regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods, as they move around the shop, inspect vehicles, and interact with technicians.
• Reaching, Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling: These movements are frequent as they inspect vehicles from various angles, work on components, and retrieve tools.
• Dexterity and Hand-Eye Coordination: Proficient use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. This is crucial for working with intricate parts and operating diagnostic equipment.
• Climbing and Balancing: Occasionally required to climb or balance, such as when accessing different parts of a vehicle or using ladders.

Benefits of Working at Swickard:

• Career Path – Swickard isn’t just a J-O-B. You’ll learn and grow into different roles and be able to take on new leadership responsibilities.
• Ongoing training and support
• Opportunities for continued personal and professional growth.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company.

Competitive benefits package:

• Insurance: medical, dental, vision, life and pet insurance
• Optional disability coverage
• 401k plan
• Paid Holidays
• PTO

About Us

• We were founded in 2014 by Jeff Swickard in Wilsonville, OR.
• We’re a hospitality company that happens to sell cars, parts, and service.
• We are a team. Everyone plays a role in our success.
• Culture: We want to be our customers’ favorite place to purchase, lease, or service their vehicle and we want to be your favorite place to work!
• Highline Brands: Swickard has positioned itself as a leader in highline brands such as Mercedes Benz, BMW, Volvo, Porsche, Lexus, Audi, Land Rover, and more.
• We are consistently ranked as one of the fastest growing dealership groups in the US by Automotive News.

Most people have a stressful experience buying or servicing their car. It shouldn’t be that way. We’re looking for people as crazy as we are about revolutionizing the car-buying experience and it starts with hospitality. Hospitality isn’t just what we do, it’s who we are. We need exceptionally talented individuals to join our mission and embark on a challenging, rewarding career. Do you have what it takes?

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