Meet our Apprentices
Lee Cory
- Dealership Location: Wincanton
- Apprenticeship: Technician
- Favourite Car: Mitsubishi EVO 5
Lee is an active and dedicated boxer who fights regularly for Yeovil ABC and spends a lot of his time training hard at the gym.
Outside of boxing, Lee has a real passion for cars, especially Japanese performance models. His favourite? The Mitsubishi EVO 5 – a classic rally-inspired machine.
Rob Cross
- Dealership Location: Vale Motors
- Apprenticeship: Technician
- Favourite Cars: Lotus Elan m100, Lotus Elise S1, VW UP! GTI, Suzuki Ignis Sport, Fiat 500 & Abarth
Rob completed his GCSE’s at King Arthurs school and enjoys the Technician Apprenticeship role within our Academy.
He has many hobbies including go karting, rebuilding cars and bikes in addition to maintaining a 24-year-old Lotus Elise. He owns a Fiat Panda which he hopes to transform into a track car and loves going on driving adventures in his dad’s Lotus Elise. He is also a keen rugby player.
Rob chose the Academy after enjoying the teamwork and friendly atmosphere.
He hopes to stay at Vale Motors for many years as he finds it a great place to work and thoroughly enjoys working alongside his Mentor, Liam whom he learns so much from.
Brandon Hallam
- Dealership Location: Vale Motors
- Apprenticeship: Technician
- Favourite Car: Toyota Chaser
Brandon is a regular at the skate park, always working on new tricks with his stunt scooter.
He’s had a passion for cars from a young age, often found helping his dad in the garage. That love for cars stuck with him — his dream ride is the Toyota Chaser.
Ben Hawkins
- Dealership Location: Wincanton
- Apprenticeship: Technician
- Favourite Car: Mercedes E63 AMG Wagon
We are pleased to have Ben join our ever-growing family as a Level 2 Autocare Technician.
Ben enjoys playing football and Golf and is a huge Arsenal fan, he loves walking his springer Spaniel – Rocko with his fiancé.
Ben was determined to become a Technician and enjoys the role immensely.
Archie Issitt
- Dealership Location: Kia Mere
- Apprenticeship: Technician
- Favourite Car: McLaren 765LT
Archie is an automotive enthusiast with a huge passion for cars, especially those from McLaren. His dream car is the 765LT, which he considers one of the best-looking McLarens ever made, with the added bonus of its limited production run of only 765 units.
Since the age of eight, he have been fascinated by how cars work, which led him to pursue an apprenticeship at FJ Chalke. Having already gained positive experience there during work experience, he is keen to start a career as a technician.
When not immersed in the world of cars, you can find him at car shows or taking up car photography. Beyond the automotive scene, his interests also include fishing, go-karting, and, more recently after a trip to Canada, watching ice hockey.
Harvey Pinkett
- Dealership Location: Kia Yeovil
- Apprenticeship: Technician
- Favourite Car: Nissan Silva S15
Harvey completed his GCSE’s at Stanchester school and is a Technician Apprentice within our Academy. His hobbies include listening to rock music and swimming.
After completing a work experience placement with the team at FJ Chalke he soon decided that he wanted to start his career within the Academy. Harvey was impressed with the staff support and great environment on his placement!
We are excited that Harvey has joined the team in our Yeovil Kia workshop.
Matt Rogers
- Dealership Location: Yeovil
- Apprenticeship: Technician
- Favourite Car: Lexus LFA
Matt is an automotive enthusiast with a huge passion for cars who is aiming for a career as a technician. When he’s not learning about cars, he’s into motorsport – especially F1, WEC, and IMSA – plus gaming and listening to music.