Classic Car Technician

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist automotive hiring firm is looking for an experienced Classic Car Mechanic / Engine Builder in Orpington. The role involves working in a skilled team, focusing on engine disassembly, cleaning, building, and installation. Ideal candidates should have experience with classic vehicles, and the position offers a salary of £32k-£40k with a structured workweek from Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Structured workweek

Opportunities for training

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a mechanical workshop, ideally with classic vehicles.
• Expertise in engine fitting, building, and machining.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Work in automotive engineering departments including engine disassembly and fitting.
• Build and install reconditioned engines and diagnose faults.
• Maintain high standards of restoration and communicate with customers.

Skills

Mechanical workshop experience

Engine fitting

Machining

Customer communication

Knowledge of air-cooled systems

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available for an Automotive Classic Car Mechanic / Engine Builder within an independent classic car specialist located in Orpington.

Our Automotive Client has a need for a Classic Car Mechanic / Engine Builder who is motivated and able to work to their own initiative.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £32k - £40k DOE
• Work in a specialist environment with a strong reputation in the classic car industry
• Be part of a small, skilled, and flexible team where your expertise is valued
• Enjoy a structured 5-day week (8am-5pm) with a collaborative team flow
• Opportunity to grow with a company expanding, with training support available

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Work in of three specialist automotive engineering departments: engine disassembly and cleaning, engine building, and engine fitting into classic vehicles - let us know what your speciality is on your cover letter!
• Strip down, clean, and pallet old, greasy engines, with machining of core components
• Build and install reconditioned engines, including long block (head-to-head) and turnkey solutions with accessories like exhausts and distributors
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and ancillary faults
• Communicate with customers, providing technical expertise and covering office duties during breaks or absences
• Maintain high standards of restoration for classic vehicles, ensuring mechanical integrity
• Adapt to evolving needs, including expanding knowledge of modern models

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a mechanical workshop, ideally with classic vehicles, particularly pre-2000 VWAG models
• Expertise in engine fitting, building, machining, crankshaft grinding, or line boring
• Knowledge of air-cooled and water-cooled systems, with familiarity in long block and turnkey engine services
• Ability to communicate confidently with customers and provide technical support
• Experience with VW dealer background or T5/T6 models is a plus; willingness to train and learn is highly valued
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Based in or able to commute to the Orpington area
• Comfortable with a structured workday, including set tea breaks and lunch with the team

The salary of this role is up to £40000 basic.

Hours of work for this Classic Car Mechanic / Engine Builder role are Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (1 hour lunch).

To apply for this position, please forward your CV to Liam Buffenbarger quoting the job reference number or call our office for a chat about this position.

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