Classic Car Mechanic
24 hours ago
Chesterfield
Classic Car Mechanic / Workshop ManagerDerbyshire£35,000 – £45,000 per year, depending on experience Our client is a growing classic vehicle business combining restoration, a specialist mechanical workshop and body shop, showroom and sales area, events and a future café and visitor experience. We are looking for an experienced Classic Car Mechanic / Workshop Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the workshop and play an important role in developing the wider business. This is a hands-on position for someone who is not only an excellent mechanic, but who can work independently, use initiative, manage projects and help build the business as it grows. Classic Car Mechanic - The Role • Classic vehicle restoration, servicing and mechanical repairs, • Vehicle strip-down, rebuild and fault findingA, • Engine, gearbox, suspension and braking work, • Working alongside the body shop and restoration team, • Managing workshop projects and prioritising workload, • Ordering parts and dealing with suppliers, • Maintaining high standards of workmanship and presentation, • Training and supporting apprentices and developing junior staff, • Helping develop workshop systems and processes, • Supporting classic car events and activities, • Supporting the showroom and sales area when required, • Helping deliver an excellent customer and visitor experience, • Playing a key role in the development of our future café, events and visitor experienceClassic Car Mechanic - The Person, • Minimum 5 years' experience in classic cars, restoration or specialist automotive work, • Strong mechanical and diagnostic skills, • High standards of workmanship and attention to detail, • Able to work independently and take responsibility, • Good organisational and project management skills, • Commercially aware with a positive, practical approach, • Good communication and customer service skills, • Experience supervising or training of apprentices, • Full UK driving licence, • Additional experience in welding, fabrication or auto-electrics would be advantageous.Classic Car Mechanic - What we offer, • £35,000–£45,000 depending on experience and capability, • Interesting and varied classic vehicles, • Long-term opportunity within a growing business, • Opportunity to help shape and develop the workshop and wider business, • Work across restoration, events, showroom and visitor experiences, • Friendly, professional and enthusiast-driven environmentIf you are an experienced classic car mechanic who wants more responsibility and the opportunity to help build an exciting new classic vehicle business, we would like to hear from you. JBRP1_UKTJ