Recruitment/Careers

Join our Team

Retroclassic Engineering are always on the look out for specialists in the field of vehicle restoration,
skilled craftsmen and technicians to join our growing business.

All candidates are expected to possess an extremely high level of attention to detail,
and be able to carry out restoration work to the highest of standards.

If you feel you have what it takes to join us, please do send an email with a current CV and covering letter to:

careers@retroclassicengineering.co.uk

Please check out our current vacancies below (last updated November 2025)

Panel Beater/Coachbuilder

Your responsibilities will include;

· Completing restoration standard corrosion/welding repairs to a wide variety of vehicles

· Panel fabrication for restoration projects where new panels are not available

· Carrying out conversions and modifications to a wide range of classic vehicles to the highest of standards including ‘restomod’ projects

· Rectification of vehicle body damage and general body repair works

· Ensuring all repairs are protected to the highest anti-corrosion standards following our strict process

Key Skills for this role include;

· Experience in replacement of pre-fabricated repair panels and panel alignment

· Experience in sheet metalwork and panel fabrication/shaping to a restoration standard

· MIG Welding to a restoration standard

· TIG Welding of panels to a restoration standard

Desirable skills for this role include;

· Premium brand experience within a main dealer or independent establishment

· Strip/fit and panel alignment/accident repair experience would be a distinct advantage

· Panel shaping and filler work repair to a restoration standard, experience in edge to edge filler work on vehicle bodywork, blocking/sanding and prep ready to hand over to the paint shop

· Experience with an English wheel, Pullmax and other restoration panel shaping equipment would be beneficial (training can be provided)

· TIG Welding experience in mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium would be a distinct advantage

Salary £40,000 - £55,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

Send an email with a current CV & covering letter to: careers@retroclassicengineering.co.uk

Senior Mechanic/Vehicle Restoration Technician

Your responsibilities will include;

· Vehicle strip-down and assembly, refurbishment and overhaul of all vehicle mechanical parts for restoration

· Complete vehicle builds including restoration of vehicles to original specification along with 'restomod' conversions

· Underbody restorations, brake/fuel pipe replacement, general mechanical repairs and servicing, tyre fitting and wheel alignment

· Vehicle strip-down and assembly, refurbishment and overhaul of all vehicle mechanical parts for restoration

· Mechanical/electrical fault diagnosis and repair, aftermarket ECU installation and custom wiring loom fabrication

· Major engine and transmission overhauls/repairs, engine rebuilds and modifications

· Project management and acting as a mentor for other members of the restoration team

· Working independently to meet strict project deadlines without constant supervision, managing your own project efficiently including producing parts lists and completion of detailed job records

Desirable skills for this role include;

· Experience working within the classic car or motorsport industries, or premium brand experience within a main dealer or independent establishment

· Experience in complete vehicle builds

· Fault finding, a high level of computer and 'old fashioned' diagnostic skills, ability to proficiently use oscilloscopes and dealer level diagnostic systems

· Experience in complete vehicle builds within the classic car restoration or motorsport industry

· Experience in engine and transmission rebuild/repair

· Quality control and team leadership experience

· A high level of IT and organisational skills

Salary £40,000 - £55,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

Send an email with a current CV & covering letter to: careers@retroclassicengineering.co.uk

MIG & TIG Welder/Fabricator

Your responsibilities will include;

· Panel fabrication for restoration projects where new panels are not available

· Carrying out conversions and modifications to a wide range of classic vehicles to the highest of standards including ‘restomod’ projects

· Fitting roll cages to MSA and FIA standards

· Exhaust system, suspension component and chassis fabrication

· Rectification of vehicle body damage and general body repair works

· Completing restoration standard corrosion/welding repairs to a wide variety of vehicles

· Ensuring all repairs are protected to the highest anti-corrosion standards following our strict process

Key Skills for this role include;

· Experience in replacement of pre-fabricated repair panels and panel alignment

· Experience in sheet metalwork and panel fabrication/shaping to a restoration standard

· MIG Welding to a restoration standard

· TIG Welding in mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium to a very high standard

Desirable skills for this role include;

· Strip/fit and panel alignment/accident repair experience would be a distinct advantage

· Experience with an English wheel, Pullmax and other restoration panel shaping equipment would be beneficial (training can be provided)

· Fabrication and repair of custom vehicle parts including aluminium components, fuel tanks/header tanks

Salary £30,000 - £55,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

Send an email with a current CV & covering letter to: careers@retroclassicengineering.co.uk

Painter/Prepper/Sprayer

Your responsibilities will include;

· Painting a wide range of vehicles from minor repairs to full re-sprays using our in-house 2k and water based mixing schemes

· Masking, priming & filler work as required

· Flatting, polishing and quality control inspection of your own paintwork using a detailing style light to ensure a perfect finish

· Painting vehicle mechanical, underbody and miscellaneous components for our vehicle restoration department

· Applying standard black and body-coloured premium underbody coatings (such as U-POL Raptor/spray sealer) and carrying out post-repair anti-corrosion protection

Desirable skills for this role include;

· Strip/fit experience would be a distinct advantage

· Experience in carrying out filler work (localised and edge-to-edge), epoxy priming, blocking spray filler/ high build primer to a restoration standard

· Experience in mixing 2k/water based paint systems and tinting colours for a perfect colour match would be a distinct advantage

· Experience in applying vehicle underbody protective coatings such as UPOL Raptor and rubberised spray sealer would be an advantage, however full training can be provided

· A keen interest in vehicle polishing, detailing and ceramic coating application experience would be an advantage but is not essential

Salary £35,000 - £55,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

Send an email with a current CV & covering letter to: careers@retroclassicengineering.co.uk

Workshop Maintenance Technician/General Handyman

Your responsibilities will include;

· General building/site maintenance and improvement works

· Equipment maintenance/improvements as required by the business

· Assisting the office/workshops with miscellaneous tasks as required

· Van driving and collection/delivery of vehicle parts - local and nationwide

· General driving duties and transporting of vehicles to and from our secure storage location

· Media/shot blasting and vapour blasting of vehicle parts and vehicles (as required by the business)

Essential skills for this role include;

· Painting walls & floors

· Woodwork/carpentry and building stud walls

· Electrical works – installation of lights, sockets, cable running

· General handyman/DIY skills and experience in general building maintenance/improvements

Desirable skills for this role include;

· Bricklaying and concreting experience would be desirable but not essential

· MIG welding and basic steel fabrication skills are desirable but not essential (training can be provided if needed)

· Fork lift truck driving experience/licence is desirable but not essential (training can be provided if needed)

· Van driving experience is desirable but not essential

· Trailer towing and vehicle transportation experience is desirable but not essential

· Basic mechanical, electrical or vehicle bodywork skills along with media blasting experience would be an advantage but is not essential

All candidates are expected to;

· Take pride in the quality of their work and carry out all tasks to the highest of standards

· Hold a Full UK Manual Driving Licence

· Be able to work independently to meet strict deadlines, and work well as part of a team

· Possess a strong work ethic, a high level of attention to detail, and be punctual/organised

This role is available as a flexible/part time position with varied hours subject to the needs of the business and availability of the applicant between Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm (overtime available outside of these hours).

All candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance of our premises in Moreton Valance, Gloucestershire, GL2 7LZ.

Rate: £13.50-£16.00 per hour, dependent on experience.

Send an email with a current CV & covering letter to: careers@retroclassicengineering.co.uk