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Engine Reconditioner

Company:
Head Services
Location:
Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Posted:
July 14, 2025
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Description:

Are you passionate about engines and hands on machining? Do you enjoy working with traditional machinery and taking pride in high quality craftsmanship? We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an engine reconditioner.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with an interest in engine reconditioning, machining, and engineering to build or further develop their skills in a workshop-based environment. You'll be working with a wide range of tools and equipment to recondition various engine components and contribute to the restoration of engines for a variety of customers.

As an engine reconditioner, you will be responsible for inspecting, machining and reconditioning engine parts using both manual and powered equipment.

- Reconditioning cylinder heads and engines.

- Performing cylinder head and engine block skimming/facing.

- Working with lathes, mills, boring machines and pressure testers.

- Carrying out crankshaft grinding, valve seat cutting and valve refacing.

- Diagnosing issues and ensuring all work is completed to high standards of precision and quality.

- Maintaining workshop cleanliness, safety procedures and equipment care.

We're seeking someone who is proactive, willing to learn and have a genuine interest in engine reconditioning and mechanical work. You don't need to be fully qualified, but some knowledge or experience in a similar environment is required.

- Have an interest or background in engine reconditioning and mechanical machining.

- Be comfortable operating and maintaining older manual machinery (lathes, mills, boring machines, crankshaft grinding)

- Have basic knowledge of engine components and mechanical systems.

- Show a strong commitment to producing high-quality precise work.

- Be keen to learn, improve skills, and work independently as well as a part of a team.

- Be reliable, punctual and safety conscious.

- Be able to communicate effectively in spoken and written English.

Full time, stable employment with the opportunity to grow within the company

Supportive working environment with on-the-job training and the chance to develop niche skills in a unique and respected filed of work.

If this sounds like the right role for you and you're ready to take on a challenge, we would love to hear from you. Please send us your CV and a brief cover letter to

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