Vehicle Technician
Job in
Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22, England, UK
Listed on 2026-11-04
Listing for:
Octane Recruitment Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-11-04
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Automotive Technician, Automotive Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic -
Automotive
Automotive Technician, Automotive Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician, Engine Builder, Engine Rebuilder, Classic Car Technician to join a specialist classic and vintage vehicle workshop in Kenilworth.
Applicants must have practical engine rebuilding experience, strong knowledge of traditional petrol engines and at least one year's workshop experience. A minimum Level 2 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent and a well-stocked toolbox are essential.
Location:
Kenilworth, Warwickshire
Salary:
Up to £35,000 Basic + Overtime
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm
- £40,000 OTE with overtime opportunities
- Monday to Friday working – no weekends
- Specialist classic and vintage vehicle restoration work
- Company pension scheme
- Excellent holiday allowance
- Work alongside a small team of experienced technicians
- Strip, inspect, rebuild and assemble traditional petrol engines
- Diagnose mechanical faults on classic and vintage vehicles
- Repair and maintain carburettor fuel systems and distributor ignition systems
- Carry out servicing, maintenance and mechanical repairs
- Repair traditional braking, suspension, clutch and transmission systems
- Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults using traditional engineering methods
- Complete engine rebuilding and restoration work to high-quality standards and agreed timescales
- Previous hands-on engine building and rebuilding experience is essential
- Minimum one year's experience in an automotive workshop
- Minimum Level 2 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent
- Strong knowledge of traditional petrol engines, carburettors and distributor ignition systems
- Experience diagnosing faults on classic or vintage vehicles
- Good understanding of traditional electrical, transmission, braking and suspension systems
- Strong mechanical skills, a reliable work history and a well-stocked toolbox
- Ability to work independently and within a small specialist workshop team
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