Careers at Ray Chapman Motors

We respond to all applications through Indeed, and updates will be provided at every stage of the recruitment process. Please check your messages regularly.  If candidates are successful at the first interview stage, we will arrange for a second interview or taster session as appropriate.

Ray Chapman Motors is committed to supporting employee growth and development. Progression within the organisation depends on available roles and business needs, so there isn’t a fixed progression path. However, we encourage internal applications when vacancies arise, and we support development through on-the-job learning and management training programmes. We value initiative and are always open to discussing career goals with employees as opportunities develop.

Training is tailored to the requirements of each role, and we recognise that people learn in different ways. We aim to offer a flexible approach to learning and development to support individual needs and help everyone succeed in their position.  Full training will be provided on the job, with the opportunity to attend additional or external courses where appropriate.

When new employees join Ray Chapman Motors, we understand the importance of establishing a broader knowledge of the business, including its history, how different departments collaborate, and meeting the team across the group. With this in mind, every month we conduct an Introduction to RCM day where all new starters travel to our four dealerships, including Head Office, to see the facilities and meet colleagues.

Employees are entitled to 30 days annual leave per annum, including 8 bank holidays. This entitlement increases by 1 additional day with every 5 years’ service. Additionally, once you have completed three full years of service you will be entitled to take off your birthday as an extra days paid holiday.

As a family-owned, family-run business, Ray Chapman Motors recognise that our people are our greatest asset.  It is understood that no member of the team is more important than the next, we simply have different roles and responsibilities. We recognise that when employees feel supported, valued, and satisfied in their roles, they are more engaged and perform at their best. That’s why we prioritise creating a positive working environment where people feel motivated and appreciated

Additional benefits for our employees include

- 30 days holiday. Annual leave entitlement will increase with length of service

- After 3 years’ service, employees can take an additional day off on their Birthday

- Pension match up to 4%

- Wellbeing and Lifestyle benefits, including a Health Cash Plan

- Management development programme for appropriate candidates

- Free car MOT

- Life Insurance

We do not currently offer working from home/remote working as we believe our working environment is most effective when experienced in person. Being on-site supports collaboration, communication, and team cohesion, which are central to how we work.

At Ray Chapman Motors, we feel it is important that all employees look like a team, look smart and convey a professional approach.  The dress code for clerical staff is dark navy business wear, and we will provide branded polo shirts and outerwear for technical/valeting staff.

Working for a family-owned business, not a plc, where there’s a strong sense of community and a friendly working environment. Being part of a great team and feeling valued for the work you do makes the experience rewarding.

Yes, our pension contributions are 4% for the employer, and 5% for the employee. Employees can increase their contributions, however the employer contribution is fixed.  Pension is only paid on basic wage, not on any commission or bonus. For employees earning 9% above national living wage, we provide a salary sacrifice pension scheme. The benefit of salary sacrifice is that it reduces your salary, and that means you pay less tax and NI, the pension contribution the employee pays is 5%, and the employer is 4%.