Classic Car Mechanic

Join our client in Bedfordshire as their new Classic Car Mechanic. This is a wonderful opportunity for a passionate individual with experience of working on classic cars (50s to the late 90s).

Your hard work and dedication will be rewarded with a generous salary of up to £16.50 per hour and excellent benefits including pension, parking, free tea/coffee-making facilities, and more…

Classic Car Mechanic - City and Guilds
Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9BE

• 37.5 hour week, 4 weeks holiday + Bank Holidays
• Permanent position
• £16.00 - £16.50 per hour
• You MUST have experience working on older cars from the 50s up to the late 90s

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

Our client specialises in quality restoration services across the UK, working on many classic cars such as VW Camper Vans, Mini's, Ford Escorts Consul/Granada and Capri to name but a few. With over 15 years of expertise, they excel in reviving classic cars, motorbikes, and light commercials. Their small, dedicated team ensures premium service from start to finish.

Benefits:

• 4 weeks holiday + bank holidays
• Convenient parking
• Uniform provided (after 3-month probation)
• Company pension scheme
• 2 x 30-minute breaks
• Complimentary tea and coffee
• Opportunity to work in a small, close-knit team

About the Classic Car Mechanic Role:

As a trained mechanic, you'll dive into the world of classic cars. The successful applicant will handle everything from general recommissioning & servicing of most marques of classic car up to full engine rebuilds & full mechanical body shell refits where required. This role requires a passion for vintage vehicles and a knack for getting your hands dirty.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engine and gearbox building
• Expertise in classic car mechanics
• Quality restoration workmanship
• Team collaboration in a small, supportive environment - assisting other members of staff as required

The Ideal Candidate:

If you're experienced with classic cars from the 1950s to the late 1990s and thrive in a hands-on role, you're the perfect fit!

Our client welcomes applicants with a deep appreciation for vintage vehicles and a background in traditional garage settings.

Being IT literate is preferred as all staff use hand-held tablets to take pictures of customers’ project vehicles as they work. Employees will also enter information on our restoration system.

If the above sounds like you, don’t hesitate to apply.

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click "apply" today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

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