Pay & Benefits
- Basic Salary: £29,000 – £33,000 basic per annum (Tailored scale aligned to your current hands-on experience) + annual performance bonus
- Shift Flexibility: 40 hours per week with flexible shift patterns — choose between a 4, 5, or 6-day working week to fit your lifestyle
- Perks & Welfare: 28 days holiday allowance, casual dress policy, full high-spec uniform provided, immediate start available, and free secure on-site parking
- Workshop Scope: Full chassis rebuilds, bespoke custom modifications, suspension lifts, engine swaps, performance upgrades, and classic Land Rover Defender restorations
About Us
We are a premier, highly regarded vehicle tuning and custom restoration specialist tucked in the East Sussex countryside near Crowborough. Moving away from boring, high-volume retail work and repetitive servicing, our close-knit, supportive workshop focuses on high-end, bespoke builds and precision craftsmanship. We invest in passionate car enthusiasts, offering genuine mentorship to turn mechanical potential into elite custom building skills.
Role Overview
Seeking a Junior Custom & Defender Builder or Trainee Specialist with at least 6 months of mechanical or garage experience who wants to escape routine dealership servicing and master custom fabrication, chassis assembly, tuning, and classic 4x4 restoration.
Requirements
- Experience: Minimum 6+ months of professional garage, agricultural engineering, or mechanical experience.
- Mindset: Strong mechanical aptitude, high attention to detail, and a genuine passion for classic 4x4s, tuning, and Land Rovers.
- Practical Skills: Hands-on experience with basic mechanical tools, fabrication, or vehicle stripping/rebuilding.
- Essentials: Full UK driving licence & basic hand tools.
Location & Commute
- Base: Crowborough area (Free secure on-site parking)
- Road Links: Strategic High Weald location directly off the A26, providing rapid driving routes north to Royal Tunbridge Wells and south toward Uckfield and Lewes, plus quick access to East Grinstead via the A264.
- Public Transport: Mainline rail accessibility via Crowborough station (direct Southern services) alongside regional bus connections across East Sussex.
- Commutable From: Crowborough, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Uckfield, East Grinstead, Heathfield, Mayfield, Wadhurst, and Forest Row.
About Us
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How to Apply
Ready to escape repetitive servicing and build custom Land Rover Defenders in Crowborough with up to £33k basic, flexible working patterns, and an annual bonus? Click Apply Now with your updated CV for a fast, 100% confidential callback within 24 hours!
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