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ππ€After an incredible 49 years, we bid farewell to Alan, who retired on the 28th of August! Starting as an apprentice in 1976, Alan became a cornerstone of our Hendy IVECO team - respected as an HGV technician, mentor, and colleague. His dedication, skill, and kindness leave a lasting legacy. Wishing Alan a long, happy, and well-deserved retirement!
After the success of Rosemary Shragerβs Two Wheels for Meals cycle challenge, we are inviting food poverty charitable organisations to submit a grant request for up to Β£1000. The grants available will be the purchasing of food only and the online grant request form will be open from 1st September. We look forward to hearing from you.
π°οΈ Step back in time with Hendy as we celebrate 165 years of family heritage! πAs a family-owned business since 1859, our legacy of trust, integrity and commitment to our customers continues to drive us forward today. β¨ Blending our rich history with our ongoing journey, watch, reminisce and celebrate how the past inspires the future. πHave you spotted our new logo yet? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
π It's National Apprenticeship Week! π β¨ At our most recent Hendy Apprentice Day, we celebrated the achievements of our apprentices, hosted interactive activities and heard inspriring talks from our Board Directors and Brand Ambassador, Iwan Thomas MBE. π This year was extra special as we proudly launched the Apprentice Ambassador Networkβa pioneering initiative led by current and former apprentices to drive positive change, support peers, and shape the future of automotive apprenticeships. π₯ Watch the highlights and hear from our Apprentice Ambassadors in the video below!
π¨ Big News: Brand-New Dealership! π¨ π Come and check out our brand-new, state-of-the-art Tunbridge Wells site, now officially open. π Explore an incredible range of new and approved-used vehicles from Kia, Mazda, Ford and Ford Transit! π Kingstanding Business Park, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3UP. π Find out more about our stunning new dealership here: https://ow.ly/2Mng50UCqVf
βοΈ Tired of waiting for your car to defrost every morning? Weβve got the perfect solution for you! π² If you have a Kia EV, you can remotely defrost your carβs front windscreen, rear windscreen, and wing mirrors β all from your phone, with the Kia Connect App. π Watch the video below to see how easy it is to start your day frost-free!
π Have you worked in the Retail sector? Then a career in vehicle sales could be the perfect next move. β¨ At Hendy, our colleagues drive our success and play a pivotal role in achieving our vision of delivering 100% positive colleague, customer, and community experience. π€ With a retail background, weβre sure that delivering exceptional customer service is your top priority - a behaviour that aligns with our values and experience that you can transfer into our exciting and fast-evolving industry. π’ Get in touch with us at 'talent@hendy-group.com' to find out more, or explore our vacancies here: https://bit.ly/4eYpkRq
β¨ Will you be joining us on the 26th of November for our Recruitment Open Evening? π We have a variety of roles across our sales and service departments, so why not come and meet our colleagues to understand what it means to be part of Team Hendy. π Wide Lane, Southampton, Hampshire SO18 2JD π Tuesday 26th November β° 6pm β 8pm Let us know if you're coming here: https://ow.ly/1WAK50U25HV
π Congratulations to Karla, our Customer Service Specialist, for reaching the final of the Jaguar Land Rover Retailer Colleague of the Year 2024! π After impressing in two rounds of interviews, Karla has earned her spot among the top 10 finalists, showcasing her exceptional knowledge, talent, and dedication to outstanding customer service. π£ Robert, Senior Service Manager, expressed, "I am immensely proud of Karla for reaching the final of this prestigious award. She has worked so hard to deliver consistently high customer service, and it has been a pleasure to watch her develop over the past few years." π Best of luck, Karla! Weβre rooting for you!
π It's week two of National Tyre Safety Month! π This week, we decided to see how safe our colleagues tyres are with the 20p test. π±οΈ Read more about how you can check your tyre tread depth here: https://ow.ly/FLB450THI5C