Job Title: Engine Builder / Vehicle Technician
Reporting to: Operations Manager
Hours of Work: 38.75 hours per week
Place of Work: Liss, GU33 7NX, West Sussex
Role Summary
- Strip & assess, fully rebuild, and test complete 1920's & 30's Bentley engines, including on-car fault finding and setup
- Event and race preparation, attendance, and support.
- Provide technical support in the workshop when required to meet business needs
Key Responsibilities
- Strip & assess, fully rebuild, and test complete 1920's & 30's Bentley engines, including on-car fault finding and setup
- Understand, rectify vehicle issues, faults, and report in detail.
- Attend and assist with dynamometer & rolling-road sessions
- Keep meticulous build notes and records
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment and complete all necessary production control records (timesheets, inspection records etc)
- Quality control, tidiness and attention to detail are an absolute necessity
- Ensure Health and Safety regulations are met, and safe working practices are adhered to
Experience and Required Skills
- Very strong mechanical engineering fitting skills; knowledge of carburettors and magneto/coil ignition systems
- Sound mechanical diagnostic skills developed through manual experience
- High degree of accuracy combined with attention to detail and process adherence
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with concise communication & record-keeping of car & build data
- Ability to take initiative and ownership of issues, with a proactive can-do attitude
- Minimum 3 years' experience in similar role