Vehicle Engine Technician

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Grays; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent engine specialist in Grays is looking for a detail-focused Vehicle Engine Specialist. You will be responsible for stripping, inspecting, and rebuilding engines in a quality-first environment. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in engine building and a keen attention to detail. This position offers a salary between £30k and £50k, a Monday to Friday schedule, and comes with a company pension scheme.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Variety of work

Long-term team members

No weekends

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical skills in removing and replacing car engines.
• Experience in automotive, motorcycle, or motorsport engine building.
• Superb attention to detail in a quality-first environment.

Responsibilities

• Strip, inspect, assess, remove, rebuild, and fit engines.
• Diagnose faults and detail findings.
• Work from technical drawings and engine schematics.
• Maintain accurate build records.

Skills

Hands-on experience in engine building

Understanding of ignition systems

Attention to detail

Ability to manage own workload

Team player

Job description

Overview

Vehicle Engine Specialist – Grays, Essex

Salary: £30k - £50k depending on experience

Hours: Monday – Friday 08:00 – 18:00 (No Weekends)

All tools supplied

If you’re a detail-focused, mechanically minded engineer with a passion for engines – this is the role for you.

We’re working with an independent specialist business based in Grays that’s known for excellence. Due to continued demand, they’re looking to add to their skilled team.

You’ll work with a team of very skilled technicians with a guarantee of variety and challenge daily.

This position would suit someone with proven mechanical skills – and the ability of removing and replacing car engines.

What’s in it for the Engine specialist?

• £30k - £50k (DOE)
• 45-hour week, Monday to Friday (no weekends)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Be part of a long-standing, experienced team
• Long-term team members with over a decade each at the company

Key Responsibilities of the engine specialist:

• Strip, inspect, assess, remove rebuild, and fit engines
• Diagnose faults and report findings in detail
• Work from technical drawings and engine schematics
• Maintain accurate build records and measurements
• Operate specialist measuring tools and test equipment
• Support engine dyno testing and running-in sessions

Requirements:

• Hands-on experience in engine building – automotive, motorcycle or motorsport
• Understanding of ignition systems (magneto/coil)
• Able to manage own workload and hit deadlines
• Superb attention to detail – this is a quality-first environment
• A team player who values precision over volume

If you are interested in hearing more about this Engine Builder opportunities or other Engineering jobs we have in Grays, Essex please do not hesitate to contact James Gilchrist at Perfect Placement today.