Vehicle Technician
CV-LibraryCroydonpermanentPosted: 30 September 2026
Apply NowWe are recruiting on behalf of a reputable vintage restoration company based in Croydon for the role of Vehicle Technician - Air Cooled Engines. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Vehicle Technician with specialised experience in air cooled engines to join a team dedicated to classic vehicle restoration. The ideal individual will be passionate about working on vintage and historic vehicles, primarily focusing on air-cooled petrol engines such as Porsche or Volkswagen models.
Benefits:
Competitive basic salary of up to £40,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Working hours from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday, with a one-hour lunch break
No weekends required, supporting a healthy work-life balance
Opportunity to specialise in vintage vehicle restoration and classic engine work
Supportive working environment focused on specialised mechanical skills
Opportunity to develop technical expertise in air cooled enginesDuties of a Vehicle Technician:
Executing servicing and repairs on vintage vehicles, with a focus on air cooled petrol engines
Fault diagnosis and engine servicing on classic vehicles
Performing hands-on mechanical tasks, ensuring timely and high-quality work
Maintaining detailed records of all work completed
Working within tooling constraints, relying on manual and diagnostic skills specific to air cooled engines
Ensuring all work complies with safety and quality standardsRequirements of a Vehicle Technician:
Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician, particularly with air cooled or vintage petrol engines
Strong mechanical skills with hands-on experience in engine servicing and repairs
Diagnostic proficiency specific to classic air-cooled engines
Knowledge of vintage air-cooled engines or similar is highly desirable
Ability to work independently and efficiently within a team environment
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanshipIf you possess the specialised skills required for the role of Vehicle Technician - Air Cooled Engines and are keen to work within a company committed to vintage vehicle restoration, we want to hear from you.
Contact Liam Buffenbarger, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Croydon and Greater London, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.
Perfect Placement are the UK’s Leading Automotive Recruitment Agency so if you are looking for a Job get in touch today
Benefits:
Competitive basic salary of up to £40,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Working hours from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday, with a one-hour lunch break
No weekends required, supporting a healthy work-life balance
Opportunity to specialise in vintage vehicle restoration and classic engine work
Supportive working environment focused on specialised mechanical skills
Opportunity to develop technical expertise in air cooled enginesDuties of a Vehicle Technician:
Executing servicing and repairs on vintage vehicles, with a focus on air cooled petrol engines
Fault diagnosis and engine servicing on classic vehicles
Performing hands-on mechanical tasks, ensuring timely and high-quality work
Maintaining detailed records of all work completed
Working within tooling constraints, relying on manual and diagnostic skills specific to air cooled engines
Ensuring all work complies with safety and quality standardsRequirements of a Vehicle Technician:
Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician, particularly with air cooled or vintage petrol engines
Strong mechanical skills with hands-on experience in engine servicing and repairs
Diagnostic proficiency specific to classic air-cooled engines
Knowledge of vintage air-cooled engines or similar is highly desirable
Ability to work independently and efficiently within a team environment
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanshipIf you possess the specialised skills required for the role of Vehicle Technician - Air Cooled Engines and are keen to work within a company committed to vintage vehicle restoration, we want to hear from you.
Contact Liam Buffenbarger, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Croydon and Greater London, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.
Perfect Placement are the UK’s Leading Automotive Recruitment Agency so if you are looking for a Job get in touch today