Classic Car Mechanic

Classic & Historic Vehicle Mechanic

West Sussex | Full-time, Permanent | Competitive Salary (Based on Experience)

Are you a skilled and passionate mechanic with a love for classic British marques and historic race cars?

Join a leading classic car restoration and historic motorsport specialist in West Sussex, working on some of the UK’s most iconic vintage vehicles, race cars, and collector cars.

This renowned workshop is known for authentic nut-and-bolt restorations, meticulous race prep, and top-tier heritage vehicle care. If you thrive on craftsmanship, performance, and proper old-school engineering, this is your dream role.

You’ll get stuck into:

• Full classic car restorations (think concours-level builds)

• Historic race car preparation for events and track days

• Servicing, diagnostics, engine and gearbox work

• Collaborating with in-house fabrication, machining, and engine building teams

Every project is different, from 1960s race legends to rare pre-war machines. No dull dealer work here — just quality, hands-on engineering.

What’s on Offer:

• Full-time, permanent role in a clean, well-equipped classic car workshop

• Work on prestigious British marques and rare historic motorsport vehicles

• Be part of a close-knit, experienced team that takes pride in craftsmanship

• Access to in-house tooling, including machining and engine builds

• Opportunity to support cars at historic race events

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong, hands-on experience with classic car mechanics

• Skilled in servicing, diagnostics, engine rebuilds, gearbox work

• Confident with older systems — carbs, distributors, mechanical fuel pumps

• Pride in doing things properly - no shortcuts, no guesswork

• A team-focused attitude and love of proper engineering

Bonus if you have:

• Welding and fabrication skills

• Experience in historic motorsport, vintage motorcycles, or aerospace

• Knowledge of marques like Jaguar, MG, Aston Martin, Lotus, etc.

It’s a role for someone who genuinely loves old-school engineering and wants to work with like-minded people who care about quality.

Interested in finding out more (confidentially, of course)? Get in touch - no CV needed to start the conversation.