Mechanic - Engine & Transmission Builder

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Mechanic - Engine & Transmission Builder (Classic Cars) needed in Gloucester, Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 per year, Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday (7:00am – 4:00pm or 8:00am – 5:00pm), immediate start available for the right candidate following a successful interview process.

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About the Role:
Are you an experienced Engine & Transmission Builder or Classic Car Mechanic looking for a role where quality and craftsmanship come before anything else?
We are recruiting for a highly skilled individual to join a well-established and respected classic car restoration specialist based in Gloucestershire. This is a precision-focused position, working on a wide range of vehicles from pre-war classics through to modern “future classics”.

This is not a production environment - the business is looking for someone with extensive hands-on experience who can confidently strip, rebuild, and assemble engines and gearboxes to an exceptional standard, getting it right first time. You will play a key role within a specialist workshop, working independently and taking ownership of your builds from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities:

Full strip-down, inspection, and rebuild of classic engines and transmissions
Assembly of engines, gearboxes, and driveline components to a high standard
Fault finding using both traditional and modern diagnostic techniques
Removal and refitting of engines and transmissions
Producing detailed parts lists, condition reports, and technical documentation
Supporting wider mechanical restoration projects where required
Maintaining a clean, organised, and professional working environmentSkills & Requirements:

Extensive experience working specifically with classic cars and engines
Proven track record in engine and gearbox rebuilds
Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to deliver right-first-time builds
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capability
Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
Professional, reliable, and comfortable working in a direct, results-focused environmentEducation & Experience:

Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a relevant automotive role
Background in classic car restoration, engine building, or motorsport xbpsjku environments highly desirable
Experience with full vehicle builds or restorations advantageous
Full UK Manual Driving Licence preferredPay & Benefits:

£45,000 – £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Permanent, full-time position
Overtime available
Company pension
Employee discount
On-site parkingHow to Apply:
To apply or find out more, contact Pertemps Gloucester: Unit A4, Elmbridge Court, Cheltenham Road East, Gloucester, GL3 1JZ. Call (phone number removed), Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00.
This is a rare opportunity to join a specialist business working at the highest level of classic vehicle restoration, offering long-term stability and the chance to work on unique and prestigious projects. Apply today to be considered
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Location:
Gloucester
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Automotive

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