*Family Run Main Dealer Group Offering Training & Career Growth *
*We’re Hiring: Light Vehicle Technician*
_Kia main dealer in Mere, BA12 _
*Join the FJ Chalke Family – Where You're More Than Just a Number *
Whether you’re a skilled, qualified Vehicle Technician looking to earn well, feel valued, and work in a supportive, family run, award-winning dealership, or you’re looking for further training & development opportunities – you’re in the right place…
*What You’ll Be Doing *
* Diagnostics, fault finding, and repairs across a range of systems (engine, brakes, suspension, electrics etc.)
* Servicing and maintenance to manufacturer standards
* Road testing vehicles, including customer demos where needed
* Carrying out vehicle health checks
* CPD – We’ll help you with training & development to allow your career to flourish!
*What We’re Looking For *
* NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair with practical experience
* Experience in a Main Dealer environment (preferred but not essential)
* EV / Hybrid training a bonus (we’ll support you if not!)
* MOT Tester status? Even better! (and you’ll earn more!)
* Someone who’s positive, honest, takes pride in their work and wants to grow with us
* Full UK driving licence (with less than 6 points)
* Your own tools and a can-do attitude
*Why FJ Chalke? *
* *Family run since 1929 *
* *Multi-award-winning dealership *
* *Loyalty profit share *
* *Starting at 22 days holiday + Bank Hols (rising with service) *
* *Open, honest, & supportive culture *
* *Ongoing training and real career progression – we’ll help you be the best you can be *
* *MOT / Service / Parts / Vehicle discounts for you & family *
* *Employee Assistance Program – health & wellbeing support for you & family *
* *Social events throughout the year *
* *Pension, eye tests, referral schemes and more *
*Pay Guide (depending on experience) *
* *£15.00 - £16.00 per hour *
*Hours *
* *Mon – Fri:* 8:30am – 5:00pm
* *Saturday overtime available* between 8:30am – 12:30pm
*Ready to join a company where you’re truly valued, rewarded for your contribution, and part of a team driven by shared purpose? *
Apply now and take the next big step in your career with FJ Chalke.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £15.00-£16.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Bereavement leave
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Profit sharing
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
* Store discount
Experience:
* Practical Garage: 1 year (preferred)
* Main Dealership: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Full UK Driving Licence with less than 6 penalty points (required)
* NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) Vehicle Technician Qualification (preferred)
* MOT Tester Status (preferred)
Work Location: In person