Lead Technician

Rpsrally; Witney; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Rally Preparation Services in Witney, Oxfordshire, seeks a Lead Technician to head workshop activities for classic and vintage vehicles. You will guide projects, diagnose faults, and support teammates to uphold top-tier standards in a high-quality environment.

Ideal candidates will have proven automotive restoration experience, strong leadership, and excellent attention to detail. The role offers a full-time schedule with weekday hours and some overtime.

Qualifications

• Leadership or supervisory experience is preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge in vehicle restoration and servicing.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the maintenance, servicing, and repair of classic and vintage vehicles.
• Assist in overseeing restoration projects from planning through to completion.
• Support and mentor other technicians within the workshop.
• Carry out specialist event preparation work.
• Ensure high standards of workmanship, safety, and efficiency are maintained.
• Assist in workshop organisation and workflow management.
• Diagnose and fault find issues presented.
• Report back to Workshop Controller and Foreman.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong technical knowledge

Vehicle restoration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

PC literacy

Job description

Rally Preparation Services is a specialist classic and vintage car restoration, preparation, and maintenance company in Witney Oxfordshire. We work with classic car owners at the highest level and are renowned globally for our unique expertise in both the classic and vintage car market.

We are seeking an experienced Lead Technician to join and support our team. This role is ideal for a highly skilled professional who not only has strong technical expertise but can also take a leading role within the workshop, guiding projects, fault finding, diagnosing and supporting other technicians.

If you have a first-class attitude, strong work ethic, and are looking for the challenge of working on exceptional classic and vintage vehicles in a high-quality environment, we would like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the maintenance, servicing, and repair of classic and vintage vehicles
• Assist in overseeing restoration projects from planning through to completion
• Support and mentor other technicians within the workshop
• Carry out specialist event preparation work
• Ensure high standards of workmanship, safety, and efficiency are maintained
• Assist in workshop organisation and workflow management
• Diagnose and fault find issues presented
• Report back to Workshop Controller and Foreman

About the Role:

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and experienced technician ready to take the next step into a leadership role within a forward thinking and globally respected business.

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience within the automotive industry, ideally with classic/vintage vehicles
• Strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience in vehicle restoration and servicing
• Leadership or supervisory experience (preferred)
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Reliable, conscientious, and professional attitude
• Good numeracy and computer literacy skills
• Understanding of confidentiality requirements

Additional Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (Overtime and Saturday rota in place)

Job Type: Full-time

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, age, marital status, religion, colour, age, race, disability or sexual orientation. Each candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the tasks of the specific role.