At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct vehicle examinations, repairs, and provide technical support to customers and apprentices.
- Company: Join Hendy Group, a family-run business with a strong reputation in the automotive industry.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, comprehensive training, and 25 days holiday plus perks.
- Other info: Structured career development and a supportive team environment await you.
- Why this job: Be part of a high-performing team and work with cutting-edge vehicle technology.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Vehicle Technician with relevant qualifications and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 34000 - 40000 £ per year.
We’re currently looking to recruit a Senior Mechanical Technician to join our high‑performing team at the Poole Renault site.
Technicians are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our team. Working with a well‑established and trusted brand means access to industry‑leading, manufacturer‑standard training, helping you stay at the forefront of the latest vehicle technology as it evolves.
The Opportunity:
- Conduct full examinations of vehicles, including electronic vehicle health checks.
- Identify non‑routine defects and faults either in the workshop or during vehicle road tests.
- Undertake timely repair and servicing of customer vehicles in accordance with technical standards.
- Provide a knowledgeable, courteous, responsive, and efficient service to all colleagues and workshop customers.
- Work closely with the front‑of‑house service team, ensuring they are kept informed of the progress on customer vehicles and are fully briefed on work completed.
- Discuss technical issues/works directly with customers when requested.
- Offer technical advice and support to workshop apprentices.
- Work with the wider workshop team to design and implement new methods of work to improve efficiency.
The Rewards:
- Market‑leading base salaries plus overtime and MOT bonus.
- Sign on Bonus (T&C's apply).
- 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.
About You:
- Experienced Vehicle Technician (ideally from a main dealer/franchise environment).
- Relevant formal qualification (NVQ Level 3 / IMI / City & Guilds).
- Ability to work within defined processes and guidelines, and to promote best practice throughout the workshop.
- Customer‑focused; possess good communication skills with the ability to explain technical information to a non‑technical audience.
- First‑time fix mentality.
- Committed to the development of technical knowledge and skills.
- Team player, whether mentoring or supporting other technicians.
- MOΤ licence would be highly advantageous, but not essential.
- Confident driver with a full UK driving license.
- Passion for the industry and desire to succeed.
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.
If you possess the necessary experience and skills and would like to be part of Hendy Group’s success, select Apply Now.
Senior Mechanical Technician employer: Hendy Group
Hendy Group is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment at our Poole Renault site. With a strong focus on employee development through industry-leading training and a commitment to work-life balance, we provide competitive salaries, generous benefits, and opportunities for career progression, all while fostering a culture of teamwork and customer satisfaction.
