Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (1 hour lunch)
Location: Orpington, Kent / South East London
Salary: £32,000 - £40,000 Basic DOE
Our client, a well-established independent Classic Car Specialist based in Orpington, is looking for a skilled Classic Car Mechanic to join their passionate and dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced mechanic with a deep knowledge of classic vehicles, particularly air-cooled and water-cooled models, to work in a niche and rewarding sector of the automotive industry.
If you’re someone who takes pride in their craftsmanship, has a passion for preserving automotive history, and enjoys hands-on mechanical work, this role is perfect for you.
Key Responsibilities of the Classic Car Mechanic:
- Installation of engines and gearboxes into classic vehicles
- Confidently install replacement classic engines and gearboxes
- Diagnose and resolve ancillary mechanical faults
- Work across a wide range of classic makes and models, ensuring high standards of restoration and mechanical integrity
- Proven experience working on classic vehicles, with strong knowledge of both air-cooled and water-cooled systems
- Confident with engine and gearbox installations
- Diagnostic skills for mechanical and ancillary systems
- A methodical and detail-oriented approach to mechanical restoration
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Based in or able to commute to the Orpington area
- Competitive salary of £32k - £40k DOE
- Opportunity to work in a specialist environment with a strong reputation in the classic car world
- Be part of a small, skilled team where your expertise will be valued
- Enjoy a good work-life balance with daytime weekday hours only
For more information or to apply, please contact Alex Perrin at Perfect Placement. We specialise in placing top talent within the automotive industry across the South East and the entire United Kingdom.