Classic Car Mechanic - Private Collection

ASI Recruitment Ltd; Hertford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable long-term position

Excellent working environment

No rush jobs

Competitive salary

Monday-Friday pattern

Job summary

ASI Recruitment Ltd in Hertford is seeking a skilled classic car mechanic to maintain a private collection of historically important vehicles. This role emphasizes preservation and precision rather than ground-up restoration.

The role covers routine servicing, fault diagnosis, preparing vehicles for use or display, and meticulous record-keeping in a calm, methodical environment with high standards.

Qualifications

• Experienced classic car mechanic or technician.
• Strong mechanical fundamentals: engines, drivetrains, braking, suspension.
• Careful, organised and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable working independently within a small, trusted team.
• Pride in workmanship and respect for historic vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Routine servicing, inspection, and mechanical upkeep of classic vehicles.
• Fault diagnosis and preventative maintenance.
• Preparing vehicles for use, storage, or display.
• Maintaining accurate records of work carried out.

Skills

Experienced classic car mechanic

Strong mechanical fundamentals

Careful and detail-oriented

Independent worker

Pride in historic workmanship

Job description

Classic Car Mechanic - Private Collection (Maintenance Focus)

We are working with a significant private classic car collection, housing a wide range of historically important and beautifully maintained vehicles. This is a rare opportunity for a skilled mechanic who enjoys care, preservation, and precision, rather than ground-up restoration.

This role is all about keeping exceptional cars exceptional.

The Role

• Routine servicing, inspection, and mechanical upkeep of classic vehicles
• Fault diagnosis and preventative maintenance
• Preparing vehicles for use, storage, or display
• Working to high standards with originality and sympathy in mind
• Maintaining accurate records of work carried out

There is no restoration work involved - no strip-downs, no rebuilds. This is a calm, methodical environment focused on correctness and longevity.

The Ideal Person

• Experienced classic car mechanic or technician
• Strong mechanical fundamentals (engines, drivetrains, braking, suspension)
• Careful, organised, and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working independently within a small, trusted team
• Pride in workmanship and respect for historic vehicles

What's on Offer

• Stable, long-term position
• Excellent working environment with outstanding vehicles
• No customer pressure, no rush jobs
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Monday-Friday working pattern

This role would suit someone who values quality over pace, and who enjoys being a custodian of automotive history rather than chasing hours or deadlines.