Classic Car Technician

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd is seeking a highly skilled Classic Car Technician to join the Wimbledon team. You will service, repair, and restore luxury classic cars, maintaining the highest craftsmanship standards and attention to detail.

You will diagnose faults, rebuild engines, and restore vehicles to original specifications, working with exclusive historic vehicles in a dedicated workshop. The role offers a Monday–Friday on-site schedule and opportunities for specialized skills development in

Qualifications

• Proven experience working on classic, vintage, or prestige vehicles.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle systems, including engines, transmissions, steering, and electrical components.
• Hands-on experience with engine rebuilding and vehicle restoration projects.
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills without reliance on modern diagnostic tools.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, schematics, and workshop documentation.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Attention to detail with high workmanship standards.
• Desirable: Level 2 or Level 3 automotive qualification or equivalent.
• Preferably experience with Ferrari, Maserati, Jaguar, Porsche, Bentley, Rolls-Royce, or Aston Martin.
• Skills in welding, fabrication, machining, or body restoration advantageous.
• Familiarity with sourcing rare or specialised vehicle parts.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and performance faults on classic cars.
• Carry out servicing, preventative maintenance, and major repairs.
• Rebuild and refurbish engines, gearboxes, transmissions, and suspension components.
• Restore vehicles to original specifications, maintaining authenticity where possible.
• Service period-specific systems, including carburettors, ignition, and fuel systems.
• Source, modify, and manufacture components for restoration projects.
• Perform detailed inspections and road tests to ensure repair quality.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed and parts utilised.
• Keep the workshop environment clean, safe, and well-organised.
• Liaise effectively with clients, suppliers, and team members regarding vehicle condition and progress.

Skills

Classic car restoration

Engine rebuilding

Electrical systems

Diagnostics

Fabrication skills

Detail-oriented

Client communication

Education

Level 2 automotive qualification

Level 3 automotive qualification

Job description

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Classic Car Technician to join our client's esteemed team in Wimbledon. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced professional passionate about vintage and prestigious vehicles to contribute to the preservation and restoration of automotive heritage. The successful individual will play a vital role in servicing, repairing, and restoring luxury classic cars, ensuring the highest standards of craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Benefits of the Classic Car Technician

• Competitive salary dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to work with exclusive, high-end historic and prestige vehicles.
• Engage in specialised skills development within vintage car restoration.
• Join a dedicated, professional team committed to excellence.
• Monday to Friday working hours, with a supportive environment.

Duties of the Classic Car Technician

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and performance faults on classic cars.
• Carry out servicing, preventative maintenance, and major repairs.
• Rebuild and refurbish engines, gearboxes, transmissions, and suspension components.
• Restore vehicles to original specifications, maintaining authenticity where possible.
• Service period-specific systems, including carburettors, ignition, and fuel systems.
• Source, modify, and manufacture components for restoration projects.
• Perform detailed inspections and road tests to ensure repair quality.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed and parts utilised.
• Keep the workshop environment clean, safe, and well-organised.
• Liaise effectively with clients, suppliers, and team members regarding vehicle condition and progress.

Requirements of the Classic Car Technician

• Proven experience working on classic, vintage, or prestige vehicles.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle systems, including engines, transmissions, steering, and electrical components.
• Hands-on experience with engine rebuilding and vehicle restoration projects as theClassic Car Technician
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills without reliance on modern diagnostic tools.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, schematics, and workshop documentation.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Attention to detail coupled with high standards of workmanship.
• Desirable: Level 2 or Level 3 automotive qualification or equivalent.
• Preferably experienced with marques such as Ferrari, Maserati, Jaguar, Porsche, Bentley, Rolls-Royce, or Aston Martin.
• Skills in welding, fabrication, machining, or body restoration are advantageous.
• Familiarity with sourcing rare or specialised vehicle parts.