ASI Recruitment

Mechanic - Classic Cars

at ASI Recruitment

£40,000 - £50,000 per annum 

 Ilkeston, DE74RF, Derbyshire

Onsite | Full Time

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Experienced Vehicle Technician - Classic, Performance & Restomod BuildsFull-Time | Permanent | Mon-Fri | £50K + Overtime

This is more than a technician job.It’s your chance to be part of a workshop where every car has a story — and every technician has a say in how it’s told.

If you’re a skilled Vehicle Technician with a solid mechanical foundation and a genuine passion for classics, restomods, and performance machinery, this is the role that puts your talents centre stage.

The Opportunity:You’ll join a specialist workshop known for its uncompromising approach to restoration and bespoke builds. From concours-level classics to modernised performance conversions and in-house motorsport projects, no two vehicles are alike — and no day feels the same.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Stripping down, rebuilding and fault-finding engines with precision
  • Diagnosing and resolving vehicle faults across a range of marques
  • Contributing to full restorations and high-spec rebuilds
  • Taking ownership of your work, from planning to delivery
  • Guiding and mentoring junior team members
  • Using tools and methods that prioritise quality over speed

What You Bring:

  • At least 5 years’ hands-on workshop experience
  • Confidence with classic or modern classic systems, including engine work
  • A sharp eye for detail and a standard that never drops
  • A collaborative mindset — comfortable both working solo and as part of a team
  • Good communication skills and the ability to update and track project work
  • Bonus: Experience with gearboxes, differentials, or race prep (not essential)

Why This Workshop?

  • Unmatched Variety - You won’t be stuck on services and diagnostics. Every project demands a different approach and rewards creative problem-solving
  • Skilled Team Environment - Work alongside expert fabricators, trimmers, race techs and engineers — all under one roof.
  • Room to Grow - As a senior tech, you’ll shape the direction of your role and help drive workshop standards.
  • Respect for Craft - No corners cut. No rushed jobs. Just the tools, time and team to do things properly.

What’s On Offer:

  • Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per year
  • Full-time, permanent contract
  • Monday to Friday schedule + optional overtime

Extras:

  • Company pension
  • Staff discount scheme
  • Free on-site parking
  • Private work

Apply nowIf your heart belongs to classic engineering, performance tuning or full restorations — and you’re ready to take your place in a workshop that lives and breathes it — we’d love to hear from you.

Send your CV and tell us what kind of build gets you out of bed in the morning.

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