Vehicle Service & Restoration Technician

About the role

This role will see you working hands‑on across the service, maintenance, preparation and restoration of historic Ferrari road and competition cars. The work spans mechanical systems across entire vehicles, from routine servicing and diagnostics through to complex strip‑down, rebuild and restoration work. You will support major restoration programmes, event preparation, client vehicle support and continuous improvement of vehicle performance and reliability.

You will work closely with engineers, restoration specialists, fabricators and machinists to deliver exceptional standards of workmanship on some of the most valuable and historically significant cars in existence. This is a highly varied, practical role suited to someone who takes pride in precision work, enjoys problem‑solving and is motivated by working on rare and special vehicles. The role is primarily onsite, with occasional travel opportunities to support client events or international programmes.

• Carry out servicing, inspection and maintenance of Ferrari road and race cars from between the 1950s to 1980s
• Perform mechanical strip‑down and rebuild of suspension and braking systems
• Support full vehicle restorations including reassembly, setup and fault resolution
• Diagnose mechanical issues and implement robust repair solutions
• Prepare vehicles for client delivery, road use, touring events and historic motor sport
• Conduct setup work including ride height, corner weighting, alignment and drivability refinement
• Support testing, shakedown and commissioning of newly restored or developed vehicles
• Work collaboratively with engineers, trimmers, fabricators and machine shop staff
• Maintain high levels of workshop organisation, cleanliness and tool control
• Ensure accurate documentation of work carried out and parts usage
• Contribute to continuous improvement of service processes and technical standards

• 5+ years’ experience as an automotive technician, restoration technician or motor sport mechanic
• Strong mechanical competence across engines, transmissions, suspension and braking systems
• Experience working on classic vehicles, performance cars or race cars highly desirable
• Ability to work methodically with excellent attention to detail
• Confidence working from workshop manuals, technical drawings or engineering guidance
• Good fault‑finding and diagnostic skills
• Pride in producing high‑quality workmanship on visible and safety‑critical components
• Positive team attitude with strong communication skills
• Willingness to learn, develop and take ownership of tasks
• Full UK driving licence required

• Ferrari or Italian classic car experience
• Engine or gearbox rebuild experience
• Historic motor sport preparation or support
• Carburettor setup and tuning
• Electrical fault‑finding on older vehicles
• Experience with fabrication or machining processes

• 20 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays
• Option to buy additional holiday
• Statutory defined‑contribution pension
• Continued professional development and training opportunities
• Private remote GP access
• Free annual eye tests, glasses contribution and flu vaccine
• Seasonal team socials including summer family event
• Free tea/coffee and fresh fruit
• Free use of onsite tennis court, playing field and gardens
• Free fitness sessions (Tues & Thurs, 6.30–7.15am)
• Use of workshop for personal cars

Job Type: Full‑time