Vehicle Technician

Job Title: Engine Builder / Vehicle Technician Reporting to: Engineering Manager

Hours of Work: 38.75 hours per week

7.00am to 4.00pm - Monday to Thursday (45 minutes unpaid breaks)

7.00am to 1.00pm Friday (15 minutes unpaid break)

Place of Work: Liss, GU33 7NX, West Sussex

Business Summary

My client are an automotive specialist servicing all aspects of the community

Operating for over 25 years, and for the last eleven years from our site, the business trades on four key strengths:

1) Workshop specialising in servicing, restoring and rally preparation

2) Parts manufacture and supply (boasting the worlds largest stock holding of WO Bentley parts)
3) Vehicle sales and sourcing

4) Events preparation and delivery; 24Hour Racing, 500 Mile Racing, Endurance Rallies, Peking to Paris

Role Summary

• Strip & assess; fully rebuild and test complete 1920's & 30's engines, including on-car fault finding and setup
• Requires very strong mechanical engineering fitting skills; knowledge of carburettors and magneto / coil ignition systems
• Sound mechanical diagnostic skills developed through manual experience are required along with the ability to understand, report in detail, and rectify vehicle issues/faults.
• Event and race preparation, attendance and support. Attend and assist with dynamometer & rolling-road sessions
• Quality control, tidiness and attention to detail are an absolute necessity
• Keep meticulous build notes and records
• Transferable skill set to provide technical support in the workshop when required to meet business needs

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure Health and Safety regulations are met and safe working practices are adhered to

• Maintain a clean and safe working environment and complete all necessary production control records (timesheets, inspection records etc)

Experience and Skills Required

• High degree of accuracy combined with attention to detail and process
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with concise communication & record-keeping of car & build data
• Ability to take initiative and ownership of issues, with a proactive can-do attitude
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in similar role