Vehicle Technician

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

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency in the UK is looking for a skilled Vehicle Technician for a night shift role in Daventry. The successful candidate will work on high-value projects, including iconic cars like Porsche and Ferrari, and should possess proven experience in bodywork preparation. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for overtime, as well as the chance to work with rare and unique vehicles.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Overtime opportunities

Work on rare vehicles

Qualifications

• 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 or automotive engineering is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials including Fibreglass, Carbon Fibre, Aluminium, Steel, and Plastics.
• Perform edge-to-edge filler work for high-quality repairs.
• Work on high-value projects such as Porsche, Ferrari, and Jaguar restorations.
• Ensure surfaces are ready for primer and topcoat applications.

Skills

Bodywork preparation

Expertise in fibreglass and carbon fibre

Attention to detail

Experience in automotive engineering

Job description

Vehicle Technician - 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 Fred O'Reilly at (url removed) or call (phone number removed).

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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