Vehicle Technician

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Chatham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime for race weekends

Travel expenses covered for events

Relaxed family-run environment

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd. in Chatham is seeking a highly skilled Vehicle Technician to join a renowned performance car centre dedicated to Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini. You will maintain and modify high-performance race cars, collaborating with a passionate team focused on quality and precision.

The role offers a competitive basic salary of £40,000 per year, with OTE around £43,000. Overtime is paid for race weekends, with travel expenses fully covered for events at circuits like Spa and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Master Technician or Vehicle Technician in performance, race or motorsport sectors.
• Own comprehensive set of tools to facilitate timely and efficient work.
• Background in high-end or performance vehicles is highly desirable.
• Flexible and open to opportunities for race weekend travel and performance projects.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, repairing, and maintaining high-performance and race cars including Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini.
• Race preparation, modifications, upgrades and performance enhancements.
• Conducting complex jobs such as cambelts, clutch replacements, gearboxes and engine removals independently.
• Interior work, including re-trimming seats, dashboards and head linings, as well as fitting stereos and trim upgrades.
• Working with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
• Assisting in race weekend activities, potentially including race car transportation and setup (negotiable)

Skills

Master Technician

Own tools

Motorsport experience

Independent worker

Team player

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Vehicle Technician to join a renowned performance car centre located in Chatham, Kent. This specialised workshop has been a key player in the racing industry for over 16 years, predominantly working with elite brands such as Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini.

The successful Vehicle Technician will play a vital role in maintaining and modifying high-performance vehicles and race cars, contributing to a passionate team committed to quality and precision.

• Competitive basic salary of £40,000 per annum, with OTE reaching approximately £43,000 per year
• Opportunity to work with prestigious performance and race cars including Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini
• Paid overtime for race weekends and travel, with fully covered expenses for events at Spa, Nürburgring and more
• Long-term, family-run business providing a relaxed and supportive working environment
• No regular weekends; approximately 10 race weekends annually (April to September)
• Additional benefits include paid travel and overtime for race events, with a flexible approach to race weekend participation

Duties as a Vehicle Technician will include:

• Servicing, repairing, and maintaining high-performance and race cars including Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini
• Race preparation, modifications, upgrades and performance enhancements
• Conducting complex jobs such as cambelts, clutch replacements, gearboxes and engine removals independently
• Interior work, including re-trimming seats, dashboards and head linings, as well as fitting stereos and trim upgrades
• Working with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards of quality and safety
• Assisting in race weekend activities, potentially including race car transportation and setup (negotiable)

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Master Technician or Vehicle Technician, preferably within performance, race or motorsport sectors
• Confident to work independently and capable of managing complex tasks with minimal input
• Possession of own comprehensive set of tools to facilitate timely and efficient work
• Background in high-end or performance vehicles, race cars or supercars is highly desirable
• Strong mechanical skills, with experience in cambelts, clutches, gearboxes and engine work
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team environment
• Flexible and open to opportunities for race weekend travel and performance projects

If this exciting opportunity to work with elite performance cars and race cars sounds appealing, we encourage you to explore further. The position offers a unique chance to develop your career in a specialised and supportive environment.