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The RJTK Group encompasses Wilson & Co Vauxhall, Drayton Motors Kia, Suzuki & MAXUS and Autohub All Makes and Models.
Since 1998, when Robin Wilson opened the first Wilson and Co Dealership in Scunthorpe, the business has grown from strength to strength and he is proud to see this family-owned group with 11 dealerships and over 350 members of staff.
The success of any business is down to the people within it and the RJTK Group is no different. The motor industry offers a variety of career paths and attracts people with different levels of quaifications and backgrounds.
This page is dedicated to the current apprenticeships that we have available. These offer a solid and supported way of starting work within a business whilst also receiving a high level of training.
Before you look at what is available, why not read about Darren Bradford. Darren is the Managing Director of RJTK Automotive and his career started over 21 years ago as a valeter.
Then read about a few of our current apprentices who work within the business.
Originally hailing from South East London, Darren has spent all of his career in the motor industry and here he tells us a little more about it – let’s get to know him!
I started as a Valeter at 17 at Clifford’s Vauxhall in Gravesend, Kent. From there I was promoted to service driver and my job rotated between service reception and car hire. I then moved to a Ford dealership as Site Manager, which basically involved keeping the site tidy and organised and ensuring everything ran smoothly which was a challenge! My ultimate goal at that point was to join the Sales team so I offered to work all weekends and days off for that department.
Once I achieved my goal and was given the opportunity in Sales, I out-sold 75% of the Sales Consultants on site! I was a trainee Sales Consultant for 6 months before moving on to a fully-fledged sales role for two and a half years. When the opportunity arose to become a Business Manager, I grasped it with both hands and within time I was then made New Car Sales Controller at Ford in Sittingbourne.
I relocated to Lincolnshire and took a position as Used Car Controller at TC Harrison. I then spent some time at Ford as a Business Manager before going self-employed in 2004. This was an opportunity to work as a Partner in an independent Ford specialist and was a great learning opportunity. In 2009 I joined Thurlby Motors as Sales Manager where I furthered my career before joining the RJTK Group as General Manager at Drayton Motors Kia in Boston. Since holding this position, it has been an exciting time as I have worked closely with Robin Wilson, CEO of the RJTK Group to further grow the Drayton Motors brand. With now four Kia dealerships (and hopefully more to come) it has been great for not only my own development, but also the opportunities that it has given others. There is nothing more pleasing that to see people grow within the business. More recently I have also created our new brand, Autohub, which is completely different to the franchise dealership model.
I have always been determined and had great role models in my parents. It’s been a lot of hard work, but I truly believe the motor industry offers an exciting, varied and rewarding career with lots of opportunities!
In Ellie’s own words “Although I enjoyed school and college, I knew that university wasn't the right fit for me, which is why I began looking for apprenticeships. I saw this job at Wilson and Co being advertised and due to my love of business and maths at college I knew it was something I would be interested in, so applied and was lucky enough to have been offered the position. During my time at Wilson and Co I have enjoyed learning lots of different roles which has assisted me in my AAT studies.”
Josh had always known he wanted to work with cars from an early age so after he left school he applied for an apprentice job with Wilson and Co and got the job. He loves working with cars and learning on the job and his mentor, Mick McNeil is so impressed with how he has grown as a person over the past two years, gaining confidence and knowledge as he goes. Mick has even been teaching Josh how to cook, giving him a recipe to try at home and then getting to taste it the next day!
When I started at Wilson and Co back in April 2019 I was pretty nervous as I’ve never had a job inside the motor trade however after meeting all the people here they’ve all been great in helping me transition into this job. I’m learning new skills every day which help me carry out my work day to day and I use this knowledge in the college assignments I’ve been asked to do, so I can push towards the qualification I’m completing.
If you are interested in talking to one of our apprentices or our HR department about further opportunities within the RJTK Group then click the link below and a memeber of our HR team will be in touch to find our more about you and what apprenticship vacancies we have around the group.
Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 0SY
Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 3JP
Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7UH
Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 0HQ
Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN15 8XF
Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 0SY
Boston, Lincolnshire, PE22 7BD
Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 2NY
Grimsby, North Lincolnshire, DN36 4SE
Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN17 2SY
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