Women In The Automotive Industry

"I've recently become a mum to a beautiful little girl, and I want her to know that she can do, or be whatever she wants! I hope me being in the automotive industry shows her that"

I'm really happy to be celebrating my 4th work anniversary with RJTK Automotive!

Previously, I worked in the travel industry and found my love of sales and customer service through that. I always thought car sales was a 'man's job', but the job at Suzuki came up, and I thought, why not? Let's go for it! I knew how to talk to customers; however, I didn't even know what a locking wheel nut was! 

I love speaking to new people, especially when they remember you and want to buy their next car from you - it makes me feel like I've done a good job. I also enjoy seeing the cars I've sold driving around. I have a habit of telling whoever I'm with that "I've sold that car!" and they get fed up with me!

"It feels empowering to be a respected female working in a male-dominated environment. I love that I have learnt so much about cars, how they operate, and that every day is a school day."

I work between the Louth and Boston Kia branches and I recently passed my parts and service apprenticeship with a distinction in April of this year. I have been at RJTK for one year and eight months and am loving it!

The apprenticeship aspect inspired me as this was a brilliant way to get into the industry, learning and earning money simultaneously. One of the main things that pushed me to work here was the positive and hard-working environment of the dealership.

Something I enjoy about my current role at RJTK is being able to work on the admin side but also experience the fast-paced environment of the workshop. You always know something new! And, of course, all of my colleagues make the days brighter.

My dad and brother are car-mad, so cars have always been a theme in my household. As I got older, the automotive industry always seemed exciting and somewhere that would push me to be at my best 24/7. This inspired me to take the job as I like a challenge, which certainly fits the bill!

"Growing up, I was always around other women repairing or fixing vehicles. It really inspired me to start my own career in that field"

I've been at Drayton Motors for three years and still love it! I’ve always been brought up around cars and motorbikes, thanks to my family and mainly my dad, who’s the primary person to inspire me and get me involved in the motor industry. 

I’ve always been told to do what makes me happy and not to follow the crowd (for me, that’s getting stuck in and not being afraid of getting my hands dirty working on cars and bikes). That’s why I have a job that I love! I enjoy working with the great team around me and learning new things whilst at work. I’d love to see more females involved in the industry as it’s very welcoming and a great career path.