Smart Repair Technician

We are looking for an experienced SMART Repair Technician to join our well-established team at Southampton. You will need to be fully skilled and have previous SMART Repair experience whether in a Mobile or Static facility and or Bodyshop experience. You will be able to carry out Cosmetic Repairs along with panel preparation, local paintwork, light filling repairs, windscreen repairs and cosmetic refurbishing of road wheels on all makes of vehicles to the highest standard, whilst meeting deadlines and targets set by the Service Manager.

We are open to semi qualified applicants as structured training will be provided.

About the Role

As a SMART Repair Technician, you will

• Carry out Cosmetic Repair’s along with minor accident damage to panels and alloy wheels, Panel preparation and Painting, lacquering and finishing, and all other minor cosmetic repairs in our Bodyshop;
• Keep work areas clean and tidy; and
• Be responsible for your own health and safety and that of others around you.

The Rewards

As well as a competitive salary and performance related bonus, we offer a structured career with the opportunity for personal development and training within our rewarding environment. In addition, you can expect the following benefits:

• Bespoke induction and learning programme and comprehensive ongoing training throughout your career;
• Enhanced family leave benefit;
• Life Insurance;
• Bupa Healthcare Cash Plan for you and your family;
• Opportunity to join the company pension scheme;
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service;
• Discounts on new vehicle, used vehicle, service and parts purchases;
• Various perks and discounts with high street and online retailers and services.

Hendy Induction - please be advised that any new starters joining the business in their first week will be expected to attend a structured induction programme that will involve 2 days at our training academy in Portsmouth. More details will be shared at interview.

About You

• Bodyshop or SMART Repair experience (essential);
• The ability to offer a high-volume fast-paced service while maintaining exceptional standards;
• Experience preparing and refinishing vehicles to a high standard, using all the latest products and equipment; Attention to detail is Key
• Excellent working knowledge of paint mixing, repairs, masking, painting, polishing and alloy wheel refurbishment;
• A flexible and ‘can do’ approach to work;
• The ability to work on your own initiative; and
• A full UK driving licence.

Successful candidates will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including right to work verification and DBS checks.

The Company

Hendy Group is a family-run business with over 80 sites along the South Coast. At Hendy, we aim to deliver a premium experience as we have done for 165 years, all in an effort to achieve our vision of delivering 100% customer and colleague satisfaction; our forward-thinking, progressive outlook perfectly complements our values with honesty, quality, care and customer service at the heart of the company, as they have been since 1859.

If you possess the necessary experience and skills and would like to be part of Hendy Group’s success, select Apply Now.