Mechanic

VBE Restorations; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restoration company in the UK is seeking a Mechanic / Technician to join their team. This is a hands-on role focused on vintage car restoration, particularly on heritage vehicles like Vintage Bentleys from 1920 to 1931. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering and a passion for vintage vehicles. The role offers varied tasks and a supportive work environment with benefits including 28 days holiday and a structured Monday to Friday work schedule.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)

Working hours: 7am - 4pm, Monday to Friday

Qualifications

• At least 10 years experience as a tool maker, mechanic, maintenance engineer or mechanical engineer.
• Skilled in vehicle restoration and traditional mechanical fault diagnosis.
• Practical knowledge of workshop machining, fabrication, and automotive electrics.

Responsibilities

• General mechanics and mechanical fitting.
• Problem solving and mechanical fault diagnosis without electrical diagnostic equipment.
• Working with carburettors, mechanical brakes, and manually-timed engines.

Skills

Vehicle restoration

Mechanical fault diagnosis

Workshop machining

Fabrication and welding

Job description

Overview

Mechanic / Technician Required

VBE Restorations is a world class restoration company looking to expand its team. We specialise in Vintage Bentleys built between 1920 and 1931 so this is a unique opportunity to work on heritage vehicles and vintage car restoration projects. We are seeking a highly motivated mechanic / maintenance engineer with a genuine passion for vintage vehicles. This is a hands-on role in vintage car restoration, offering varied work with very little repetition.

Responsibilities

• General mechanics and mechanical fitting
• Problem solving and mechanical fault diagnosis (without electrical diagnostic equipment)
• Working with carburettors, mechanical brakes and manually-timed engines
• Precision measurement with micrometers and verniers
• Basic machining on lathes and milling machines
• Vehicle electrics and basic auto electrical fault finding
• Fabrication and welding (basic level)

Ideal Candidate Profile

• At least 10 years experience as a tool maker, mechanic, maintenance engineer or mechanical engineer
• Skilled in vehicle restoration and traditional mechanical fault diagnosis
• Practical knowledge of workshop machining, fabrication, and automotive electrics

Advantageous Skills

• Woodworking
• Sheet metal work
• Auto electrics

Benefits

• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Working hours: 7am - 4pm, Monday to Friday