Automotive Technician / Mechanic

Job Title: Automotive Technician

Location: Halstead, CO9 1HB

Salary: £32,000 - £45,000 per annum (Negotiable depending on skills)

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

About us

Porsche Classics Limited is a world leading specialist in historic Porsche engineering based in North Essex. We look after and work on exceptional examples of Porsche cars ranging from 911's and 356's to GT and Group C Le Mans winning cars. We specialise in a full range of services covering every aspect of classic Porsche ownership such as servicing, restoration, engine and gearbox rebuilds and consultancy in sales and acquisition. We also prepare cars and provide race support for historic motorsport events such as Goodwood Festival of Speed, Goodwood Members' Meeting and internationally: Le Mans Classic, Tour Auto and Rennsport Reunion.

About the role

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Automotive Technician to join our already well-established team. The ideal candidates will be keen to work on some of the best classic Porsches and to demonstrate their skills and ability in this specialist field. We are also looking for candidates whose skills and experience span other roles, for example experience in restoration or engine/gearbox building.

The role includes:

• Service, maintenance and recommissioning of predominantly pre-1974 Porsches.
• Investigation, diagnosis and rectification of various vehicle running faults and other issues.
• Inspecting, assessment and reporting on vehicle condition.
• Preparation of rally and race cars, including opportunities for racetrack support at UK and European historic race events.

About you

• The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of hands-on automotive experience in a workplace environment.
• An eye for detail, methodical and well organised.
• Good foresight and planning - ability to assess a job and foresee issues.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Experience of the Porsche marques desirable but not essential.
• Completion of an automotive apprenticeship is an advantage but not essential.
• Opportunities for skills training across all roles.
• You must have the right to work in the UK.

What we offer

• 20 days holiday plus 8 public holidays.
• Company pension.
• Full time, permanent position, secure employment.
• Excellent working facilities and conditions.
• Free parking available.
• Overtime (when available).
• PPE is provided.

Additional Information

The interview process: Please submit a CV with a covering letter. Interviews take place at the company's location in Halstead, Essex. Working hours are Monday - Thursday 8.00 to 5.30 and Friday 8.00 to 4.30 with a 1 hour lunch break.

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with experience of; Porsche Marque, Classic Car Mechanic, Vehicle Technician, Restoration Technician, Engine Builder, Historic Motorsport Mechanic, or Senior Automotive Technician will also be considered for this role.