At a Glance
- Tasks: Service and restore classic cars while working on exciting projects.
- Company: Join a well-established workshop with a passion for classic vehicles.
- Benefits: Earn £40,000-£50,000 per year and work with prestigious cars.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team and grow your expertise.
- Why this job: Turn your love for classic cars into a rewarding career.
- Qualifications: Mechanical skills and a passion for classic vehicles are essential.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 50000 £ per year.
A well-established, specialist workshop is looking for a skilled mechanic to join their team working on classic and high-value vehicles. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes real pride in their work and wants to build a career around classic cars.
The Role
- Carrying out servicing, routine maintenance, inspections and diagnostics, along with mechanical repairs, upgrades and restoration work.
- Assisting with ongoing restoration projects, estimating labour and parts accurately, and maintaining a high standard of workmanship throughout.
- Working closely with and supporting the wider workshop team, keeping clear job records and communication along the way.
Key Responsibilities
- Servicing and routine maintenance.
- Vehicle inspections, mechanical fault-finding, diagnosis and repairs.
- Working with the care and attention to detail that classic and high-value vehicles demand.
- Accurately estimating labour hours and parts required for each job.
- Assisting with ongoing classic car restoration projects.
- Mechanical repairs, upgrades and restoration work.
- Working to agreed estimates while maintaining a high standard of workmanship.
- Working independently while supporting the wider workshop team.
- Helping maintain a clean, organised and professional workshop.
- Keeping accurate job records and clear communication with the team.
About You
- Mechanically skilled with strong general vehicle knowledge, including carburettor and ignition systems and vehicle electrics.
- Proven ability to carry out mechanical and electrical fault-finding.
- Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of your work.
- Reliable, efficient and organised.
- A good communicator and team player.
- Comfortable working to estimates and agreed timescales.
- A logical, practical problem-solver.
- Genuinely passionate about classic cars, with a real interest in developing your knowledge further.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Experience with classic cars specifically is an advantage but not essential; applications are equally welcome from experienced mechanics from independent garages, specialist workshops or main dealer backgrounds who are keen to develop their classic car skills.
- What matters most is practical experience and proven mechanical ability.
What's on Offer
- £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- The chance to work on a prestigious range of classic and high-value vehicles.
- A supportive, skilled workshop team.
Classic Car Mechanic / Technician in Chelmsford employer: JAMES GEORGE RECRUITMENT LIMITED
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