Mechanic / Technician

VBE Restorations; Flecknoe; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A vintage car restoration company in England is seeking a skilled Mechanic/Technician with a passion for vintage cars. Responsibilities include general mechanics and fault diagnosis without electrical tools. Candidates must have completed a mechanical apprenticeship and possess at least 10 years of experience. The role offers a salary of £36k - £42k per annum, with 28 days of holiday and potential overtime.

Benefits

Salary of £36k - £42k per annum

28 days holiday per year

Qualifications

• At least 10 years experience as a mechanic or toolmaker.
• Experience with vintage or classic cars, specifically mechanical brakes and manually-timed engines.
• Experience with SU carburettors.

Responsibilities

• Perform general mechanics on vintage cars.
• Conduct fault diagnosis without electrical diagnostic equipment.
• Engage in hands-on mechanical tasks with little repetition.

Skills

General mechanics

Problem solving

Hand fitting

Engine building

Gearbox re-builds

Differential re-builds

Basic fabrication and TIG welding

Silver soldering

Wood working

Panel making

Upholstery

Education

Mechanical or engineering apprenticeship

Job description

Mechanic / Technician Required

VBE Restorations is a world class vintage Bentley restoration company that has been trading for over 25 years. The company specialises in cars manufactured between various eras.

Due to a continued increase of work, we need to expand our team! We are looking for a Mechanic /Engineer to join us on a permanent basis. A highly motivated individual who has a genuine interest in vintage cars.

The role would be extremely varied with very little repetition but would involve; general mechanics, hand fitting, problem solving and fault diagnosis (without the aid of electrical diagnostic equipment).

It is essential that candidates have completed a mechanical or engineering apprenticeship and have at least 10 years experience as a mechanic or toolmaker. They should also have some experience with vintage or classic cars, specifically with mechanical brakes and manually-timed engines, and SU carburettors.

Desirable Skills

• Engine building
• Gearbox re-builds
• Differential re-builds
• Machining on lathes and milling machines
• Basic fabrication and TIG welding
• Silver soldering
• Wood working
• Panel making
• Upholstery

Working hours are Monday to Friday 7am - 4pm with a possibility of overtime after hours/weekends paid at time and a half (optional).

What we offer

• A salary of £36k - £42k per annum (dependent on experience)
• 28 days holiday per year (inclusive of bank holidays)