Vehicle Specialist

ATA Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized vehicle restoration company in Daventry is looking for a Vehicle Specialist for night shifts. You will work on iconic vehicles, ensuring impeccable bodywork and restoration work. Strong expertise in fibreglass, carbon fibre, and automotive engineering is essential. Join us to work on some of the most prestigious cars in the world while enjoying competitive pay and overtime opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Overtime opportunities

Work on rare cars

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bodywork preparation, including fibreglass, carbon fibre, aluminium, steel, and plastics.
• Expertise in edge-to-edge filler work, achieving flawless finishes.
• Experience in high-performance sectors like motorsport or automotive engineering is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare various materials for high-value vehicle restoration.
• Perform edge-to-edge filler work for seamless repairs.
• Work on projects including Porsche and Ferrari restorations.
• Ensure surfaces are ready for paint applications.

Skills

Bodywork preparation

Fibreglass and Carbon Fibre expertise

Attention to detail

Experience in motorsport or automotive engineering

Job description

Vehicle Specialist – Night Shift

Location: Daventry

Shift: Monday to Wednesday 20:00-06:00, Thursday 20:00-05:00

Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum

Are you a skilled vehicle prepper, technician, or bodywork specialist who takes pride in flawless results? We’re looking for an experienced professional to become part of a company with over 50 years of excellence in precision paintwork — trusted across Formula 1, Formula 3, GT racing, classic restorations, and more. This is your chance to work on some of the most iconic vehicles in the world, apply now if you think this opportunity is for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of materials including Fibreglass, Carbon Fibre, Aluminium, Steel, and Plastics.
• Edge-to-edge filler work, ensuring seamless, high-quality repairs and restorations.
• Work on high-value projects such as Porsche, Ferrari, Lotus, and Jaguar Replica refinishing and restoration.
• Specialised race car restoration, including intricate accident repairs (e.g., recreating a 50-year-old race car wing).
• Ensuring surfaces are ready for primer and topcoat applications.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in bodywork preparation, including fibreglass, carbon fibre, aluminium, steel, and plastics.
• Expertise in edge-to-edge filler work, achieving flawless, precise finishes.
• Experience in motorsport, automotive engineering, aerospace, or similar high-performance sectors is essential.
• High attention to detail and ability to deliver top-tier results in fast-paced environments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with overtime opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on rare and state-of-the-art cars.
• 20 shifts + bank holidays.

If you have the expertise and passion for working on high-end, intricate projects, we want to hear from you! Apply now by contacting Suzanne Winton at [e-mail] or call 07880847587.

Don’t miss the chance to be part of a team that works on some of the world’s most prestigious vehicles.

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