Vehicle Technician

We are seeking a highly skilled Vehicle Technician to join a renowned performance car centre located in Chatham, Kent. This specialised workshop has been a key player in the racing industry for over 16 years, predominantly working with elite brands such as Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini. The successful Vehicle Technician will play a vital role in maintaining and modifying high-performance vehicles and race cars, contributing to a passionate team committed to quality and precision. Benefits: • Competitive basic salary of £40,000 per annum, with OTE reaching approximately £43,000 per year • Opportunity to work with prestigious performance and race cars including Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini • Paid overtime for race weekends and travel, with fully covered expenses for events at Spa, Nürburgring and more • Long-term, family-run business providing a relaxed and supportive working environment • No regular weekends; approximately 10 race weekends annually (April to September) • Additional benefits include paid travel and overtime for race events, with a flexible approach to race weekend participation Duties as a Vehicle Technician will include: • Servicing, repairing, and maintaining high-performance and race cars including Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini • Race preparation, modifications, upgrades and performance enhancements • Conducting complex jobs such as cambelts, clutch replacements, gearboxes and engine removals independently • Interior work, including re-trimming seats, dashboards and head linings, as well as fitting stereos and trim upgrades • Working with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards of quality and safety • Assisting in race weekend activities, potentially including race car transportation and setup (negotiable) Requirements: • Proven experience as a Master Technician or Vehicle Technician, preferably within performance, race or motorsport sectors • Confident to work independently and capable of managing complex tasks with minimal input • Possession of own comprehensive set of tools to facilitate timely and efficient work • Background in high-end or performance vehicles, race cars or supercars is highly desirable • Strong mechanical skills, with experience in cambelts, clutches, gearboxes and engine work • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team environment • Flexible and open to opportunities for race weekend travel and performance projects If this exciting opportunity to work with elite performance cars and race cars sounds appealing, we encourage you to explore further. The position offers a unique chance to develop your career in a specialised and supportive environment. Contact Rhys Woods, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Chatham and Kent today to discover more about this fantastic Vehicle Technician opportunity. Our team of Automotive Recruitment Consultants all share a passion for finding our jobseekers the best jobs in the Automotive Industry. So, if you are looking to improve your career and want to hear about more Motor Trade Jobs in your local area, please contact us today.