Light Vehicle Technician

*Join the FJ Chalke Family – Where You're More Than Just a Number*

If you’re a skilled, qualified Vehicle Technician looking to earn well, feel valued, and work in a friendly, family run dealership, or if you’re in need of some further training & development opportunities – you’re in the right place…

We have a fantastic and exciting opportunity for an Automotive Technician at our multi franchise Vale Motors dealership in Wincanton.

We proudly represent four exciting automotive brands, including Omoda & Jaecoo – two of the fastest-growing franchises in the market – alongside GWM and Isuzu, offering a diverse and dynamic product range.

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 * Speaking directly with customers to explain issues and fixes * Keeping your workspace clean and safe * Supporting the team – we’re all in this together! * 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 & minimum of 2 years' practical experience * Experience in a Main Dealer environment * EV / Hybrid training a bonus (we’ll support you if not!) * MOT Tester status? Even better! * 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* * *Uncapped monthly performance bonuses* * *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*

Salary

* Master Technician: Up to £43,238 Basic | £46,000+ Uncapped OTE + Profit Share * Diagnostic Technician: Up to £40,000 Basic | £41,200+ Uncapped OTE + Profit Share * Service & Maintenance Technician: Up to £38,000 Basic | £39,200+ Uncapped OTE + Profit Share

Hours

* *Mon – Fri:* 8:30am – 5:00pm (30 mins unpaid lunch) * *Alternate Saturdays:* 8:30am – 12:30pm

Benefits: * Company events * Company pension * Employee discount * Health & wellbeing programme * Profit sharing * Referral programme

Licence/Certification: * Full UK Driving Licence with less than 6 penalty points (required) * Level 3 Technician Qualification (IMI / NVQ or equivalent)

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Work Location: In person