Join Horsham Developments
For over 20 years, Horsham Developments (H-Dev) has built a reputation as one of the UK's leading independent performance vehicle specialists.
Based near Newbury, Berkshire, we combine dealership-quality servicing and diagnostics with specialist engineering, performance upgrades and motorsport experience. We work on everything from daily drivers and prestige vehicles to highly modified performance cars and dedicated track cars.
We're enthusiasts ourselves. We build, develop and compete with our own cars, so we understand the attention to detail and engineering standards our customers expect.
Unlike many main dealers, we don't measure technicians by efficiency targets. We believe in craftsmanship, continual learning and taking pride in producing exceptional work. If you're passionate about cars, enjoy solving technical problems and want to develop your skills alongside an experienced team, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
Automotive Performance Technician
You'll carry out a wide variety of work ranging from routine servicing and repairs to performance upgrades, while developing specialist skills as part of your career at H-Dev.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Undertaking servicing, maintenance and repairs to the highest standard.
- Diagnosing routine faults and carrying out repairs in accordance with manufacturer and H-Dev standards.
- Installing and setting up performance parts and upgrades.
- Carrying out wheel alignments and suspension installation.
- Assisting with engine and gearbox rebuilds as your skills develop.
- Opportunity to develop skills in fabrication, welding and specialist engineering, depending on business needs and your areas of interest.
- Opportunity to gain experience with aftermarket engine management systems, rolling road operation and other specialist performance disciplines.
- Accurately recording diagnosis, work completed and parts used.
- Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
- Working independently and as part of the wider workshop team.
- Delivering exceptional workmanship and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Attending occasional track days and race events to represent H-Dev.
Senior Automotive Performance Technician
In addition to the responsibilities above, you will bring recognised expertise in one or more specialist areas and play a key role in supporting the wider workshop.
Depending on your experience, you may:
- Lead complex diagnostics and technical fault finding.
- Provide specialist expertise in a prestige or performance vehicle marque (e.g. BMW).
- Carry out ECU coding, programming and reflashing.
- Undertake advanced engine, gearbox or specialist engineering work.
- Mentor and support other technicians, sharing technical knowledge and best practice.
- Support the Workshop Manager with technical decisions and maintaining high standards of workmanship.
About You
We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working on cars and takes pride in producing exceptional workmanship.
Essential
- Minimum 3 years' experience as an Automotive Technician, Vehicle Technician or Mechanic (or 5 years' for Senior Technician).
- Full UK driving licence.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Positive, self-motivated attitude.
- A willingness to learn and continually develop new technical skills.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Fluent English.
Desirable
- Relevant automotive qualifications.
- Experience with performance or modified vehicles.
- Fabrication, welding or machining experience.
- An interest in motorsport and vehicle performance.
Additional Desirable Criteria (Senior Technician)
Experience or recognised expertise in one or more of the following:
- BMW or other prestige vehicle diagnostics.
- ECU coding, programming and reflashing.
- Advanced diagnostics and electrical fault finding.
- Engine or gearbox rebuilds.
- Fabrication, machining or welding.
- Suspension geometry and chassis setup.
- Performance vehicle modification and tuning.
- Experience mentoring or supporting junior technicians.
Don't worry if you don't have every specialist skill - we're looking for the right attitude, solid mechanical ability and someone who wants to build a long-term career in performance vehicle engineering.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of £30,000-40,000 (Technician) or £35,000-45,000 (Senior Technician), depending on experience and ability.
- Monday-Friday working (9:00am-5:30pm). No weekend working.
- No efficiency targets - we value quality workmanship over rushing jobs.
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Ongoing training in specialist performance engineering.
- Opportunity to work on genuinely interesting vehicles and engineering projects.
- Opportunity to attend track days and motorsport events.
- Friendly, experienced and supportive team.
- Employee discount.
- Free on-site parking.
If you're looking to join a business where quality, craftsmanship and continuous learning come first, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: £30,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Automotive service: 3 years (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
