Classic Car Technician

An exciting opportunity has become available for an Automotive Classic Car Mechanic / Engine Builder within an independent classic car specialist located in Orpington.

Our Automotive Client has a need for a Classic Car Mechanic / Engine Builder who is motivated and able to work to their own initiative.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary of £32k - £40k DOE
- Work in a specialist environment with a strong reputation in the classic car industry
- Be part of a small, skilled, and flexible team where your expertise is valued
- Enjoy a structured 5-day week (8am-5pm) with a collaborative team flow
- Opportunity to grow with a company expanding, with training support available

Duties include but are not limited to:

- Work in of three specialist automotive engineering departments: engine disassembly and cleaning, engine building, and engine fitting into classic vehicles - let us know what your speciality is on your cover letter! 
- Strip down, clean, and pallet old, greasy engines, with machining of core components
- Build and install reconditioned engines, including long block (head-to-head) and turnkey solutions with accessories like exhausts and distributors
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical and ancillary faults
- Communicate with customers, providing technical expertise and covering office duties during breaks or absences
- Maintain high standards of restoration for classic vehicles, ensuring mechanical integrity
- Adapt to evolving needs, including expanding knowledge of modern models

Requirements:

- Proven experience in a mechanical workshop, ideally with classic vehicles, particularly pre-2000 VWAG models
- Expertise in engine fitting, building, machining, crankshaft grinding, or line boring
- Knowledge of air-cooled and water-cooled systems, with familiarity in long block and turnkey engine services
- Ability to communicate confidently with customers and provide technical support
- Experience with VW dealer background or T5/T6 models is a plus; willingness to train and learn is highly valued
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Based in or able to commute to the Orpington area
- Comfortable with a structured workday, including set tea breaks and lunch with the team

The salary of this role is up to £40000 basic.

Hours of work for this Classic Car Mechanic / Engine Builder role are Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (1 hour lunch).

To apply for this position, please forward your CV to Liam Buffenbarger quoting the job reference number or call our office for a chat about this position.

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