Role: Vehicle Technician / Classic Specialist
Location: Kent (Confidential Specialist Workshop)
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per year (DOE)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday – Friday (No Weekends!)
Are You Working on the Wrong Cars? Step Into Automotive Heaven!
If you’re a skilled Vehicle Technician tired of modern plastic engine covers, soul-crushing main-dealer targets, and endless routine servicing on everyday road cars, this is your sign to make a change.
We are a premier, established independent specialist for classic, sports, and prestige vehicles—specialising heavily in Lotus, Caterham, classic Porsche, vintage Volkswagens, and rare British heritage marques.
This is a true Classic Car Technician role. You’ll get to use real mechanical skill, craftsmanship, and diagnostic problem-solving on classic, twin-cam, turbocharged, and lightweight sports platforms that most mechanics only ever dream of working on.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- Dream Workshop Inventory: Work hands-on as a specialist Sports Car Technician with classic Lotus Elans, Esprits, Elise models, Caterham 7s, vintage Air-Cooled VWs, and classic sports cars.
- Great Pay: Competitive £35,000 – £45,000 salary based on your technical skillset and experience.
- Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday only—enjoy your weekends completely off!
- No Dealer Target Stress: No stopwatches, corporate quotas, or rushed assembly-line work. Quality craftsmanship comes first.
- Family Culture: Join a passionate, supportive, and established family business where you are treated with respect and given room to work.
- Great Company Perks: Company pension scheme, employee vehicle perks, provided uniform, and free on-site parking.
The Role
Working on a wide variety of rare classic and performance cars, your days as our Senior Vehicle Technician will involve:
- Mechanical servicing, tuning, and meticulous maintenance on classic sports cars.
- Deep mechanical fault-finding, carb adjustments, and auto-electrical troubleshooting.
- Engine overhauls, gearbox repairs, suspension setups, and component rebuilds.
- Pre-delivery inspections and mechanical health checks for showroom inventory.
- Crafting custom solutions and preserving classic vehicle engineering to the highest standards.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience: Experienced Vehicle Technician, Mechanic, or Classic Car Specialist with strong mechanical fault-finding ability.
- Skillset: Solid knowledge of classic engines, twin carbs, classic ignition systems, or lightweight sports car mechanics (Lotus/Caterham experience is a huge plus!).
- Passion: A genuine love for sports cars, classic motoring, and proper craftsmanship.
- Licence: Full UK Driving Licence.
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