Classic car restoration Work, Jobs in United Kingdom (with Salaries)

Engine Builder - Classic Porsche Restoration
BSMotorsport Ltd —Aylesbury
- From £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Welding
- In-person
- Hand tools
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Classic Car Technician - Rolls-Royce/Bentley
Frank Dale —Camberley
- £18 - £22 an hour
- Full-time
- Driving
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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11d
Car Mechanic / Classic Cars / Retro Cars
Lakes Signature Vehicles —Walney South
- £24,420.00 - £48,960.86 a year
- Part-time
- Heavy lifting
- Schematics
- Customer service
- Free parking
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Classic Car Engineer
Webbs of Weybridge —Cobham
- £180 a day
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Assembly
- Continuous improvement
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9d
Car Detailer
Prestige Performance Collection Detailing Ltd —Sherston
- From £14 an hour
- Part-time
- Social media management
- Driving
- In-person
- Free parking
- Flexitime
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Body Shop Technician – Classic & Performance Car: Prep for paint specialist
Auto Rara —Derby
- Up to £42,000 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Office
- Power tools
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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10d
Head of Manufacturing Operations
Lunaz Tech Ltd —Towcester
- £65,000 - £80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- In-person
- Referral programme
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Classic Car Mechanic/Vehicle Technician
Rally Preparation Services —Witney
- Computer literacy
- Communication skills
Car Paint Technician/Sprayer
Cotswold Classic Car Restorations Ltd —Cirencester
- £16 - £18 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Power tools
- In-person
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Historic Engine Builder / Specialist Machinist
Sherwood Engines Limited —Ely
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Welding
- In-person
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12d
Workshop Supervisor
Nicholas Mee & Company —Hatfield
- £38,000 - £46,000 a year
- Overtime
- English
- Power tools
- In-person
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13d
Classic Vehicle Technician
Haynes Motor Museum —Sparkford
- £30,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Store discount
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13d
Coach Builder / Fabricator
Auto Rara —Derby
- From £52,000 a year
- Overtime
- English
- Microsoft Office
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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6d
Junior Technician / service technician
Supercar Specialist —Longfield
- £28,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Driving
- Power tools
- In-person
- Free parking
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Workshop Assistant Manager
Haynes Motor Museum —Yeovil
- £31,000 - £33,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Store discount
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Workshop Foreman
Rally Preparation Services —Witney
- Computer literacy
- IT
- Leadership
Lead Technician
Rally Preparation Services —Witney
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- Supervising experience
- Organisational skills

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Classic Car Driver & Chauffeur
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Car Mechanic / Classic Cars / Retro Cars
Lakes Signature Vehicles —Walney South
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£24,420.00 - £48,960.86 a year
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Engine Builder - Classic Porsche Restoration

BSMotorsport Ltd
Aylesbury

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
From £40,000 a year

Benefits

Company pension
On-site parking

Qualifications

Machining
Milling
Welding
Hand tools
Mechanical knowledge

Full job description

Engine Builder – Classic Porsche RestorationJob Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Engine Builder to join our restoration team specializing in classic and air-cooled Porsche models. The successful candidate will be responsible for the complete disassembly, inspection, machining coordination, rebuilding, testing, and installation of Porsche engines while maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship, originality, and performance. Typical projects include vintage Porsche 356, early 911, 912, 930, and other classic models.

Key Responsibilities

Disassemble, inspect, and assess classic Porsche engines.
Measure and document engine components using precision tools.
Diagnose wear, damage, and mechanical failures.
Rebuild engines to factory specifications or customer performance requirements.
Perform engine blueprinting, balancing, compression ratio calculations, and tolerance checks.
Coordinate machining operations with specialist machine shops.
Restore and refinish engine components to period-correct standards.
Assemble engines using meticulous quality-control procedures.
Conduct engine testing, tuning, and troubleshooting.
Install engines into restored vehicles and perform final road testing.
Maintain detailed build records, photographs, and restoration documentation.
Work closely with fabrication, body, transmission, and restoration departments on complete vehicle projects.

Required Skills & Experience

Proven experience rebuilding automotive engines.
Strong understanding of internal combustion engine principles.
Ability to read engineering drawings and workshop manuals.
Experience using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, dial gauges, and bore gauges.
Knowledge of engine machining processes and tolerances.
High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
Ability to work independently and as part of a restoration team.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with air-cooled Porsche engines.
Background in classic car restoration or motorsport engineering.
Familiarity with Porsche 356, early 911, 912, 930, and 964 engines.
Experience with carburetor tuning, fuel injection systems, and transmission rebuilding.
Machining skills including lathe and milling machine operation.

Personal Attributes

Passion for classic automobiles and Porsche heritage.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Pride in producing concours-quality work.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to maintain a clean, organized workshop environment.

Pay: From £40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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classic car restoration jobs in united kingdom

Engine Builder - Classic Porsche Restoration

Classic Car Technician - Rolls-Royce/Bentley

Car Mechanic / Classic Cars / Retro Cars

Classic Car Engineer

Car Detailer

Body Shop Technician – Classic & Performance Car: Prep for paint specialist

Head of Manufacturing Operations

Classic Car Mechanic/Vehicle Technician

Car Paint Technician/Sprayer

Historic Engine Builder / Specialist Machinist

Workshop Supervisor

Classic Vehicle Technician

Coach Builder / Fabricator

Junior Technician / service technician

Workshop Assistant Manager

Workshop Foreman

Lead Technician

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