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Vehicle Restoration Technician

£40k per annum
Full-time

Are you an experienced Vehicle Mechanic (Air Cooled Engines) with specialised expertise in air-cooled engines? Our client, a reputable vintage restoration company based in Croydon, is actively seeking a dedicated Vehicle Mechanic (Air Cooled Engines) to join their highly skilled team.

This is a distinctive Vehicle Mechanic (Air Cooled Engines) opportunity for mechanics passionate about classic and vintage vehicles, focusing on air-cooled petrol engines such as those found in iconic Porsche and Volkswagen models.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary of up to £40,000 per annum, dependent on experience
- Working hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday, with no weekend work
- Hands-on mechanical work in a specialised vintage vehicle restoration environment
- Supportive team environment prioritising craftsmanship over modern diagnostics
- Opportunity to develop expertise in vintage engine and classic vehicle restoration
- Stable, excellent work-life balance with regular working hours

Duties of the Vehicle Mechanic (Air Cooled Engines):

- Carrying out servicing and repairs on vintage vehicles, focusing on air-cooled petrol engines
- Diagnosing faults and performing engine servicing on classic models
- Conducting manual mechanical tasks with high attention to quality standards
- Maintaining detailed records of work completed for each vehicle
- Working within tooling constraints, relying on skilled manual techniques rather than modern diagnostics
- Ensuring all work complies with safety and quality regulations

Requirements:

- Proven experience as a Vehicle Mechanic with a focus on air-cooled or vintage petrol engines
- Strong manual mechanical skills and a passion for classic vehicle restoration
- Knowledge of air-cooled engines such as in Porsche and Volkswagen models is highly desirable
- Ability to work independently and efficiently within a team environment
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship
- Comfortable working with manual tools and diagnostic methods suited for vintage vehicles

If you possess the specialised skills required for the role of Vehicle Mechanic (Air Cooled Engines) and are eager to contribute to a company dedicated to vintage vehicle restoration, we want to hear from you. Find out more about this exciting opportunity today.

Contact Liam Buffenbarger, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Croydon and Greater London, today to discover more about this fantastic Vehicle Mechanic (Air Cooled Engines) opportunity.

Our team of Automotive recruitment specialists are dedicated to finding the perfect match for both job seekers and employers in the motor trade. Don't settle for just any Motor Trade job - let us help you find the one to take the first step towards your dream Motor Trade career.
Vacancy posted 18 days ago
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