Engine Shop Supervisor

Perfect Placement; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive recruitment agency is seeking an Engine Shop Supervisor in Waterlooville. The role involves overseeing a skilled team, building classic engines to high standards, and providing technical support. Candidates should have proven experience with vintage engines and strong leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000, Monday to Friday hours, and benefits including Private Medical Insurance and a Pension Scheme.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Company Pension Scheme

Flexi-hours considered

Qualifications

• Proven experience building vintage/classic/historic car engines.
• Confidence managing a technical team.
• Able to interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a small team in the Engine Shop.
• Strip, assess, build, and test classic engines.
• Provide tech support to customers and internal teams.

Skills

Experience building vintage/classic/historic car engines

Leadership qualities

Sound engineering knowledge

Attention to detail

Tools

Dynos

Rolling road testing

Job description

Overview

Engine Shop Supervisor - Classic & Historic Motorsport

Location: Waterlooville, Hampshire

Salary: Basic Salary up to £50,000 (DOE)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 17:00 (No Weekends)

Benefits: Private Medical Insurance + Pension Scheme

If you live and breathe classic motorsport and thrive in an engine-building environment, this is the role you've been waiting for.

Our client is a highly respected engineering business with an outstanding reputation for precision engine building across classic and historic race cars. From pre-war engines to Group B rally legends and modern classic GTIs, every day offers something unique.

This position requires someone who can not only build engines to exacting standards but lead a team, take control of parts, fabrication, deadlines, and deliver top-level technical support to clients and colleagues.

What’s in it for you?

• Up to £50,000 Basic Salary (Negotiable DOE)
• Monday to Friday hours - 07:30 - 17:00 (no weekends)
• Flexi-hours considered
• Private Medical Insurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Join a specialist team of expert engineers
• Work on a truly iconic range of engines and vehicles
• Be part of one of the most respected names in the classic motoring world

Your Role

• Oversee a small but skilled team (x5) in the Engine Shop
• Still hands-on: Strip, assess, build, and test classic engines
• Project manage engine builds & liaise with the machine shop
• Provide tech support to customers & internal teams
• Ensure deadlines are met and parts are sourced on time
• Maintain build records and technical documentation
• Sign off holidays, manage workflow, and champion quality

What You’ll Need

• Proven experience building vintage/classic/historic car engines
• Leadership qualities & confidence managing a technical team
• Sound engineering knowledge - able to interpret technical drawings
• Understanding of carburettors, cam timing, compression ratios, ignition systems
• Meticulous attention to detail and pride in high-standard builds
• Experience working with dynos and rolling road testing is a bonus

From Golf GTIs to pre-war Austins, you'll be working on vehicles that shaped generations. If you're passionate about engines, classic cars, and leading a team that values quality over quantity, this is your next move.

If you are interested in hearing more about this Engine Builder/Manager opportunity or other Engineering jobs we have in Waterloo Ville, West Sussex & Hampshire please do not hesitate to contact Martin Bane at Perfect Placement today.

At Perfect Placement, we specialise in Motor Trade Jobs, so if you are looking to improve your Automotive Career please get in touch with us today. We are the leading UK Motor Trade Recruiters with over 1,800 Automotive Vacancies across the whole of the UK