Engine Reconditioning Technician: Engine Removal Expert

Engine Hub; Kings Langley; On-site; GBP 1,656,000 - 2,366,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

Mon-Fri workshop schedule

Engine rebuilding training

Engine building & machining training

Specialist engine tooling

Job summary

Engine Hub in Kings Langley is seeking an experienced Vehicle Mechanic/Engine Technician to join our specialist engine team. You will work with engine removal, reconditioning and installation, diagnosing faults and ensuring high-quality rebuilds.

We offer a full-time, permanent role with training in engine building, access to modern diagnostic equipment and a friendly workshop environment. A strong hands-on background and UK driving licence are preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a vehicle mechanic, engine technician or engine builder.
• Good experience removing and installing engines.
• Strong knowledge of modern petrol and diesel engines.
• Good mechanical fault‑finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with timing belts and timing chains.
• The ability to work independently and solve mechanical problems.
• Good attention to detail.
• Pride in the quality of your work.
• The ability to work efficiently in a busy workshop.

Responsibilities

• Removing and installing engines from cars and commercial vans
• Stripping engines and identifying failed or damaged components
• Rebuilding and fitting reconditioned engines
• Diagnosing mechanical and engine-related faults
• Replacing timing chains, cambelts, clutches, gaskets and seals
• Carrying out cylinder head and engine component inspections
• Preparing engines for reconditioning
• Completing oil, filter and fluid changes following installation
• Diagnosing vehicles before and after engine replacement
• Road testing vehicles and carrying out final checks
• Working closely with our engine-building and engineering team
• Ensuring every job is completed correctly and to a professional standard

Skills

Vehicle mechanic experience

Engine removal

Engine rebuilding

Diesel engines knowledge

Petrol engines knowledge

Diagnostic skills

Driving licence

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Job description

Engine Hub in Kings Langley is seeking an experienced Vehicle Mechanic/Engine Technician to join our specialist engine team. You will work with engine removal, reconditioning and installation, diagnosing faults and ensuring high-quality rebuilds.

We offer a full-time, permanent role with training in engine building, access to modern diagnostic equipment and a friendly workshop environment. A strong hands-on background and UK driving licence are preferred.