SMART Repair Technician

Hendy Group; Tipner; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life Insurance

Healthcare plan

25 days holiday

Job summary

Hendy Group is seeking an experienced SMART Repair Technician for our Portsmouth Car + Van Store. You will perform cosmetic repairs, panel preparation and painting, including alloy wheel refurbishment, to a high standard while meeting deadlines. Training will be provided for semi-qualified applicants.

We offer a competitive salary plus a structured career with development opportunities, health-related benefits, pension, and 25 days holiday,.plus bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in SMART Repair, either mobile or in a bodyshop/repair facility.
• Ability to perform cosmetic repairs and refinishing to high standards.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cosmetic repairs and minor panel work including prep, painting, lacquering and wheel refurbishing.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas and comply with health and safety policies.
• Work efficiently to meet deadlines and targets set by the Service Manager.

Skills

SMART Repair

Job description

We are looking for an experienced SMART Repair Technician to join our well-established team at our Portsmouth Car + Van Store. 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.

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