Bell Sport & Classic is a leading Ferrari specialist that sells, services, and restores some of the world’s most desirable classic and supercars from a purpose-built site in Hertfordshire. The business has a world-class team drawn from leading dealer groups and specialist workshops, serving an international clientele with high standards and attention to detail. The site includes dedicated workshops for restoration and servicing, showroom areas, engineering spaces, and detailing facilities.
This is a full-time, on-site Restoration Technician role based in Markyate, Hertfordshire. The Restoration Technician will work hands-on with classic and high-performance vehicles, performing detailed restoration, repair, and preservation of bodywork, interiors, mechanical components, and finishes.
Day-to-day tasks include assessing vehicle condition, identifying damage or deterioration, preparing work areas, carrying out restoration processes, and ensuring that all work meets the company’s exacting quality standards.
The role also involves collaborating with colleagues in engineering, detailing, and servicing, communicating clearly about project status, and maintaining accurate records of work performed. The technician will be expected to follow safety and environmental guidelines, use appropriate tools and materials, and contribute to a clean, organized workshop environment.
Key responsibilities:
- Full and partial restorations: strip-down, assessment, mechanical rebuild, reassembly and sign-off
- Engine, gearbox, suspension, brake and fuel-system work on classic Ferraris
- Diagnose faults on period systems and agree the right repair approach with the workshop lead
- Work to originality and period-correct specifications, liaising with trimmers, paint, engine-machining and parts specialists
- Keep accurate job records, photographs and time sheets to support owner reports and provenance files
- Road test and recommission finished cars
- Keep the workshop safe, clean and organised; help train junior team members
Essential:
- 5+ years' hands-on experience in classic or high-end vehicle restoration in the UK
- Strong mechanical skills on classic Italian, British or German performance cars
- High attention to detail and pride in finish
- Full UK driving license
Desirable:
- Direct classic Ferrari experience
- IMI Accreditation or equivalent qualification
- Historic motorsport preparation experience
