Job Summary
AC Autowerks – Bridgend
Location: Bridgend
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Role – Motor Vehicle Technician
We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Motor Vehicle Technician to join our specialist workshop. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of vehicles, from classic models of the 1960s through to the latest modern vehicles, with a particular focus on iconic 1990s Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) performance cars.
If you have a genuine passion for classic and enthusiast vehicles, enjoy diagnostics and restoration work, and take pride in delivering exceptional workmanship, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As a Motor Vehicle Technician, you will carry out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and restoration work on a wide variety of vehicles. No two days are the same—you could be servicing a modern daily driver one day and rebuilding or fault-finding on a 1990s JDM legend the next.
Key Responsibilities
- Service, maintain, and repair vehicles ranging from the 1960s to modern-day models.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and electronic faults.
- Carry out engine, transmission, suspension, steering, and braking repairs.
- Perform restoration, refurbishment, and sympathetic repairs on classic vehicles.
- Work extensively on 1990s Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) vehicles, including performance and imported models.
- Use modern diagnostic equipment alongside traditional fault-finding techniques.
- Complete vehicle inspections and identify additional work where appropriate.
- Ensure all work is completed to the highest standards of quality and safety.
- Maintain accurate workshop records and job documentation.
- Keep the workshop clean, organised, and compliant with health and safety standards.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience as a Motor Vehicle Technician.
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with excellent diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
- A genuine enthusiasm for classic vehicles and automotive engineering.
- Experience working on a wide range of vehicles, including older models.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a close-knit team.
- High attention to detail and pride in producing quality workmanship.
Desirable Skills
- Experience with classic vehicle restoration.
- Knowledge of 1990s JDM vehicles, including models from Nissan, Toyota, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, and Subaru.
- Experience working with imported vehicles.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Ongoing technical training and professional development.
- Opportunity to work on rare, classic, and enthusiast vehicles.
- Modern workshop equipped with specialist tools and diagnostic equipment.
- Company pension.
- Paid annual leave.
- Friendly, knowledgeable team with a shared passion for automotive excellence.
If you're looking for a role where you'll work on everything from 1960s classics to modern performance cars—with a strong emphasis on some of the most iconic 1990s JDM vehicles ever built—this is an opportunity to turn your passion into your career.
Apply today by sending us your CV along with a short covering letter telling us about your experience and your interest in classic or JDM vehicles.
How to Apply
Please email your CV and details of your welding and fabrication experience (photos of previous work welcome) to:
[email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £14.00-£18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
