Casual Worker - Mechanic

Casual Mechanic

We’re looking for a Casual Mechanic to join our team at the Motor Circuit. This is a truly unique opportunity to work with a fleet of classic 1950s and 60s Saloons and GTs, including Jaguar, BMW, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, MG, Ford and Austin, as well as a large collection of Series 2a Land Rovers used for customer experience days.

You’ll be responsible for maintaining, safety checking and preparing all circuit vehicles to ensure they’re ready for a fun and safe day on the Goodwood Racetrack. You’ll carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance, log accurate vehicle records, and support stock control.

If you have a genuine interest in classic and modern era cars, and want to do what you love as part of a fully operational motor circuit within a completely unique Estate – we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do:

• Inspect and assess vehicles to identify wear and tear
• Diagnose and resolve faults on cars
• Carry out routine maintenance and repair, including MOT preparation
• Restore, repair and replace components
• Tune engines for optimum performance
• Fit up restoration cars
• Work on electrical and mechanical systems
• Support other Technicians in the workshop
• Record work carried out and parts used clearly and accurately
• Assess vehicles for future improvements
• Rebuild engines and gearboxes (desirable but not essential)
• Follow up on corrective actions and implement countermeasures to reduce fault recurrence

What you’ll bring:

• A positive attitude 
• Strong communication skills
• High standards of housekeeping
• Ability to work efficiently and reliably to the highest quality standards
• Minimum Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair NVQ or equivalent
• At least 5 years’ experience working with classic cars
• Full UK driving licence