Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment; Ashow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£40,000 OTE with overtime

Monday to Friday, no weekends

Pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Career development

Small technician team

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Limited is recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician to join a specialist classic and vintage vehicle workshop in Kenilworth. Location: Kenilworth, Warwickshire. Salary up to £35,000 base plus overtime with OTE £40,000, working Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:00pm.

Role involves stripping, inspecting, rebuilding engines, diagnosing faults, and maintaining traditional petrol systems. Requirements include hands-on engine building experience and at least 1 year in an automotive

Qualifications

• Experience in strip, inspect, rebuild and assemble traditional petrol engines.
• Ability to diagnose faults on classic/vintage vehicles and repair mechanical systems.
• Strong knowledge of carburettors, distributor ignition systems, braking and suspension.

Responsibilities

• Strip, inspect, rebuild and assemble traditional petrol engines.
• Diagnose mechanical faults on classic and vintage vehicles.
• Repair and maintain carburettor fuel systems and distributor ignition systems.
• Carry out servicing, maintenance and mechanical repairs.
• Repair traditional braking, suspension, clutch and transmission systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults using traditional engineering methods.
• Complete engine rebuilding and restoration work to high-quality standards and agreed timescales.

Skills

Engine rebuilding

Mechanical diagnostics

Petrol engines

Electrical systems

Suspension and braking

Independent worker

Education

Level 2 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician, Engine Builder, Engine Rebuilder, Classic Car Technician to join a specialist classic and vintage vehicle workshop in Kenilworth.

Location: Kenilworth, Warwickshire

Salary: Up to £35,000 Basic + Overtime

OTE: £40,000

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

Benefits

• £40,000 OTE with overtime opportunities
• Monday to Friday working - no weekends
• Specialist classic and vintage vehicle restoration work
• Company pension scheme
• Excellent holiday allowance
• Work alongside a small team of experienced technicians
• Long-term career development opportunities

Vehicle Technician Role

• Strip, inspect, rebuild and assemble traditional petrol engines
• Diagnose mechanical faults on classic and vintage vehicles
• Repair and maintain carburettor fuel systems and distributor ignition systems
• Carry out servicing, maintenance and mechanical repairs
• Repair traditional braking, suspension, clutch and transmission systems
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults using traditional engineering methods
• Complete engine rebuilding and restoration work to high-quality standards and agreed timescales

Vehicle Technician Requirements

• Previous hands-on engine building and rebuilding experience is essential
• Minimum one year's experience in an automotive workshop
• Minimum Level 2 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of traditional petrol engines, carburettors and distributor ignition systems
• Experience diagnosing faults on classic or vintage vehicles
• Good understanding of traditional electrical, transmission, braking and suspension systems
• Strong mechanical skills, a reliable work history and a well-stocked toolbox
• Ability to work independently and within a small specialist workshop team