Classic Car Engine Builder – Classic and Historic Motorsport Engines

- Waterlooville, Hampshire
- £16.00 – £19.00 per hour (DOE) | Approx. £37,440 – £42,660 p.a.
- Monday – Friday 07:30 – 17:00 (No Weekends) - Some Flexibility available
- Private Medical Insurance + Pension Scheme
- Optional Race Support Involvement: Classic Le Mans, Goodwood Revival and FoS

If you’re a detail-focused, mechanically minded engineer with a passion for engines – this is the role for you.

We’re working with a prestigious engineering business based in Waterlooville that’s known for excellence in vintage, classic, and historic motorsport engine building. Due to continued demand, they’re looking to add to their skilled team of 5 engine builders.

You’ll work on some of the most interesting and intricate engine restorations and rebuilds in the UK. From pre-war to post-group B, all the way to modern classics – variety and challenge are guaranteed.

This position would suit someone with proven mechanical skills – whether from the classic, motorsport, or even motorcycle world – who has an eye for detail and a love of quality craftsmanship.

What’s in it for you£

- £16.00 – £19.00 per hour (DOE)
- 45-hour week, Monday to Friday (no weekends)
- Flexibility in hours: 07:30–17:00 or early shift trial (07:00–14:00)
- Private Medical Insurance
- Company Pension Scheme
- Be part of a long-standing, experienced team
- Optional: Join voluntary race support at iconic events like Goodwood Revival, Classic Le Mans and Festival of Speed
- Rare variety of projects, from historic recreations to full engine diagnostics and dyno testing
- Long-term team members with over a decade each at the company

Key Responsibilities:

- Strip, inspect, assess, and rebuild historic and classic engines
- Diagnose faults and report findings in detail
- Set ignition and cam timing, measure compression ratios
- Work from technical drawings and engine schematics
- Maintain accurate build records and measurements
- Operate specialist measuring tools and test equipment
- Support engine dyno testing and running-in sessions

Requirements:

- Hands-on experience in engine building – automotive, motorcycle or motorsport
- Understanding of ignition systems (magneto/coil), carburettors
- Able to manage own workload and hit deadlines
- Superb attention to detail – this is a quality-first environment
- A team player who values precision over volume

Whether you’ve built competition cars, classic engines, or just love bringing precision engineering to life, this is a unique opportunity to work alongside a small, passionate team with big history.

If you are interested in hearing more about this Engine Builder opportunities or other Engineering jobs we have in Waterlooville, Hampshire and West Sussex please do not hesitate to contact Martin Bane at Perfect Placement today.

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