Classic Car Technician

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Dental cover

Optical cover

Pension scheme

20 days holiday

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd is recruiting a Classic Car Technician in Woking, Surrey. The role focuses on detailed restoration of classic and vintage cars with hands-on fabrication, welding, and component rebuilds.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in a workshop and a passion for vintage vehicles, with the ability to work independently or in a team. Benefits include private healthcare, dental, optical cover, and a pension, plus holidays and a reputable employer.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a motor engineer in a workshop environment.
• Extensive knowledge of classic car restoration, carburettor and suspension work.
• Skilled in fabricating and welding with attention to craftsmanship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed restoration work on classic cars, including fabricating, welding, and full ground-up restorations.
• Rebuild suspensions, carburettors, and other mechanical components.
• Perform full vehicle reconstructions, ensuring high-quality restorations.

Skills

Motor engineering

Classic car restoration

Fabrication

Welding

Independent or team work

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for the position of Classic Car Technician in Woking, Surrey. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled motor trade professional with experience in vintage vehicle restoration.

Benefits of a Classic Car Technician:

• Competitive salary of £40,000 to £45,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday working hours, 8.30 am to 5 pm, with no weekends
• Private healthcare, dental, and optical cover after successful probation
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme with employer contributions
• 20 days holiday entitlement in the first year, increasing with length of service
• Opportunity to work with a reputable, well-established classic car restoration company with over 20 years of heritage

Duties of a Classic Car Technician:

• Conducting detailed restoration work on classic and vintage cars, including fabricating, welding, and full ground-up restorations
• Rebuilding suspensions, carburettors, and other mechanical components
• Performing full vehicle reconstructions rather than simple bolt-on tasks
• Applying craftsmanship and precision to deliver high-quality restorations
• Supporting the workshop team with technical knowledge and skills
• Ensuring all work complies with safety and quality standards

Requirements of a Classic Car Technician:

• Proven experience as a motor engineer, with a minimum of 5 years within a workshop environment
• Extensive knowledge in classic car restoration, including carburettor and suspension rebuilds
• Skilled in fabricating, welding, and performing detailed mechanical restorations
• Passionate about vintage and classic vehicles with a keen eye for quality
• Enthusiastic, eager to learn, and capable of working independently or within a team
• Strong commitment to craftsmanship and safety standards

This role offers the chance to join a prestigious classic car restoration business with an outstanding reputation locally and internationally.