Strip Fitter
Daventry | Up to £35,000 per annum | Days | Monday to Friday | Contract to Permanent
Are you a Strip Fitter, Vehicle Technician, Mechanic or Automotive Technician looking for a hands-on role where you can put your mechanical skills to good use?
We’re looking for a skilled Strip Fitter to join a specialist automotive team near Daventry, working on high-quality vehicle restoration projects.
You’ll be responsible for carefully stripping vehicles and components, assessing parts and preparing them for restoration, refurbishment or reuse. If you enjoy working hands-on with vehicles, taking things apart and understanding how everything fits together, this could be a fantastic opportunity.
What will you be doing?
As a Strip Fitter, you’ll play an important part in the vehicle restoration process, carefully dismantling vehicles and ensuring components are correctly inspected, organised and prepared for the next stage.
Your responsibilities will include:
Stripping and dismantling vehicles and individual components
Removing mechanical, electrical and structural parts carefully and methodically
Working with engines, drivetrains, suspension, body components and other vehicle assemblies
Inspecting parts for damage, wear and general condition
Identifying components suitable for reuse, repair or replacement
Cleaning and preparing components for refurbishment
Operating parts-cleaning and shot-blasting equipment
Labelling and organising removed parts
Accurately recording components using the inventory system
Working closely with technicians and restoration specialists
Maintaining a clean, organised and safe workshop environment
Looking after tools and workshop equipment
What are we looking for?
We’re interested in hearing from candidates with practical, hands-on automotive or mechanical experience.
Your background could include:
Strip & Fit Technician
Vehicle Technician
Vehicle Mechanic
Automotive Technician
Vehicle Restoration Technician
Mechanical Fitter
Vehicle Assembly Technician
Automotive Assembly Technician
Motorsport Technician
Bodyshop Technician
You'll ideally be confident using hand and power tools and comfortable removing and working with a variety of vehicle components.
You don't necessarily need to have worked in an identical restoration environment. If you have strong mechanical skills, good attention to detail, and a genuine interest in automotive work, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Working Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 7:00am – 4:00pm
Friday: 7:00am – 12:45pm
There are also opportunities for additional weekday and Saturday overtime.
Interested?
If you're an experienced Strip Fitter, Vehicle Technician, Mechanic or mechanically skilled automotive professional looking for your next opportunity, apply today with your CV.
This is a great opportunity to use your existing skills in a specialist automotive environment and become part of a team working on exciting vehicle restoration projects.
Apply now to find out more. All applications will be treated in confidence
