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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 10 dealerships and over 300 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.
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!
"My whirlwhind automotive career began at 17 as a Valeter at Clifford’s Vauxhall in Gravesend, Kent. I was soon promoted to service driver before securing a step up as Site Manager at my local Ford dealership. 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 was given the opportunity to try Sales, I out-performed 75% of the experienced Sales Consultants on site! I was a trainee Sales Consultant for 6 months before moving on to a fully-fledged sales role, which I successfully enjoyed for 2 years. When the opportunity arose to become a Business Manager, I grasped it with both hands and, within time, I was made New Car Sales Controller at Ford in Sittingbourne.
After relocating to Lincolnshire, I took a position as Used Car Controller before joining Ford as a Business Manager, once again. In 2004 I decided to give self-employment a go, working as a Partner in an independent Ford specialist - which was a great learning opportunity! In 2009 I joined Thurlby Motors as Sales Manager before finally joining the RJTK Group as General Manager at Drayton Motors Kia in Boston. Since I joined the group, I have worked closely with Robin Wilson, CEO of the RJTK Group to further grow the RJTK brand. Now with four Kia dealerships, three Vauxhall dealerships, a Suzuki site, a Maxus dealership AND our Autohub used car site under our belt, we are finally in the position to pass on the baton and help others carve a great career for themselves in the motor trade. There is nothing more pleasing that to see people grow within the business.
What drives me? I have always been determined to achieve my goals 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! Trust me, i've done it!"
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 potential Apprenticeships within the RJTK Group, then click the link below and let our People department know how we can help.
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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