At Ramsport, we are constantly striving to improve and expand our capabilities with the goal of firmly establishing ourselves as the first choice in the UK classic car restoration industry. In pursuit of this goal; we are regularly acquiring and incorporating new equipment, facilities and resources to bring the entire restoration process in-house and assume full control of the speed, efficiency and quality of the results that we produce.
The expansion of our facilities would, however, be a futile effort if we did not also seek to also expand our highly talented team! Though there are occasions when we outwardly advertise a vacancy due to a new employment opportunity being created, we are always happy and interested to receive applications from talented and enthusiastic individuals who have true passion for the work that we do.
Current Employment Opportunities at Ramsport
Classic Motor Vehicle Technician
Due to a large increase in demand for our services, we are looking for a hard-working and capable Classic Motor Vehicle Technician to expand our highly talented team and operational capacity in our Denbighshire workshop.
Our workshop offers maintenance, repair and restoration of road, race and rally vehicles. Our small yet hard working team has already turned out many fantastic examples of work on a plethora of top-class marques.
The successful candidate will enjoy the unique opportunity to learn, develop and hone their talents by working below our extremely talented workshop manager on some of the most iconic classic road and rally cars ever built. You will need to be highly motivated and demonstrate a strong ability to adapt and be capable of working co-operatively with colleagues throughout all stages of any given restoration project.
The status and value of these cars demands an individual who can overcome the unique challenges which they might present. The successful candidate will recognise the importance in the highest standards of quality down to the last detail and will be expected to deliver results that far exceed the expectations of our customers. Furthermore; you will learn to simultaneously prioritise targets of good time-management and high-quality results, never compromising on one for the sake of the other.
For the successful candidate, a sense of personal pride in your work is essential, as well as a keen personal interest in both classic cars themselves and the process of conducting restorations.
It must be understood that we at Ramsport set ourselves extremely high standards of professionalism. We keep our workshop fastidiously clean with the understanding that the results that we produce can only be attained under the best working conditions.
The ideal candidate for the role will be required to have previous experience servicing and maintaining Classic vehicles as well as previous experience dealing with diagnostic fault finding. Electrical repair experience and previous classic car experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
While we appreciate applicants may not know and/or be an expert for all vehicles made from the 1920’s onwards, what we are looking for is the “willingness to learn and ability to problem solve”
At Ramsport we take immense pride in producing restorations that few can hope to rival, and we enjoy nothing more than allowing others to appreciate our work. We therefore regularly opt to display our work at shows and festivals. The successful candidate will be expected to show willingness to support their colleagues at such events on occasion.
Required:
- Mechanical experience with classic and historic motor vehicles
- A keen interest in motorsport and classic cars
- Proven Mechanical experience
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Strong time and productivity management skills as well as great punctuality
- Reliable transport due to location
Desired:
- Mechanical experience with classic and historic motor vehicles
- A keen interest in motorsport and classic cars.
- A communicative and conscientious approach to work, being comfortable in considering and acting upon the ideas and suggestions of others.
- Approachable and friendly attitude whilst interacting with both colleagues and customer.
- Posses’ high levels of integrity and drive to succeed
- The ability to work as part of a team to deliver excellent customer service
- Demonstrates an honest and diligent approach to work
- A full, valid, and clean UK driving licence
Here at Ramsport we offer a competitive salary, dependant on qualifications and experience. Branded work uniform and any additional training required can also provide to aid with the day-to-day duties. Holiday allowance falls in line with the government suggested guidelines however we are a flexible and forward-thinking business, where our employee’s wellbeing is at the forefront.
The workshop is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty, offering great views and fresh air to further aid with wellbeing.
If you feel that you have the ability and aptitude to make a valuable addition to the company then please send your CV, information about yourself, your experience and why you should be chosen for this role to ramsportuk@ramsport.com
Please note – We will only consider applicants once they have submitted a CV via email.
Apprentice Fabricator
Ramsport Engineering Ltd are looking for an Apprentice Fabricator to join our highly talented team in our Denbighshire workshop. The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to learn from some of the most talented technicians in the classic car restoration industry, whilst attending college to gain a full qualification in their respective field.
An apprenticeship at Ramsport is an experience unlike any other; you will be cutting your teeth on some of the most iconic and desirable cars ever designed, and as such will develop skills and approaches unique to these vehicles. Often; our approaches and techniques will foster frustration and fatigue. Once mastered, however, you will be able to perform any given task not only to an acceptable standard, but to the best standard possible.
The successful candidate will have an ever-present drive to exceed the expectations of their Ramsport colleagues. A sense of personal pride in your work is essential, as is a keen personal interest in both classic cars themselves and the process of interacting with them.
At Ramsport we take immense pride in producing restorations that few can hope to rival and we enjoy nothing more than allowing others to appreciate our work. We therefore regularly opt to display our work at shows and festivals. The successful candidate will be expected to show a willingness to support their colleagues at such events on occasion.
It must be understood that we at Ramsport set ourselves extremely high standards of professionalism. We keep our workshop fastidiously clean with the understanding that the results that we produce can only be attained under the best working conditions.
An apprentice, therefore, will be expected to contribute to these high standards of cleanliness and professionalism immediately after joining the team; ensuring that the workshop is clean, tidy and organised at all times which the successful candidate will be expected to adopt and contribute to immediately upon joining us.
As well as the practical experience, you will be required to attend and complete, a 1 day a week training course, studying an NVQ level 2 Apprenticeship in Vehicle Accident Repair Body (Fabrication) at Coleg Llandrillo in Rhyl.
Required:
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Strong time and productivity management skills as well as great punctuality
- Reliable transport due to location
Desired:
- A keen interest in motorsport and classic cars
- A communicative and conscientious approach to work, being comfortable in considering and acting upon the ideas and suggestions of others.
- Approachable and friendly attitude whilst interacting with both colleagues and customer
If you feel that you have the ability and aptitude to make a valuable addition to the company then please send your CV, information about yourself, your experience and why you should be chosen for this role to ramsportuk@ramsport.com –
Please note – We will only consider applicants once they have submitted a CV via email.
Auto-Electrician
We are looking for a qualified and experienced Auto-Electrician to join our highly talented team in our Denbighshire workshop. The successful candidate will be applying their talents to some of the most iconic classic cars ever built and will play a vital role in ensuring that the safety, reliability and durability of all electrical systems and components onboard these vehicles is maximised.
The age and nature of these vehicles demands an auto-electrician who is capable of adapting to and overcoming a great deal of unusual and unpredictable obstacles. This is not a role suited to someone who is dependent upon instructions and diagrams.
The successful candidate will recognise the importance in the preservation of originality even where wiring looms and electrical components are concerned and will be well-practised in finding creative solutions to restore, rather than replace even the most minor of components. Additionally, the successful candidate must recognise that pure functionality is not acceptable alone; their work must be implemented in the most thought-out, efficient and tidy manner possible.
Additionally, this role requires a strong capability in the dismantling and reconstruction of high value vehicles; a necessary step in carrying out auto-electrical work as well as assisting colleagues in other areas.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of going above and beyond the expectations of their colleagues, superiors and customers. A sense of personal pride is essential, and a keen personal interest in both classic cars themselves and the process of conducting restorations.
At Ramsport we take immense pride in producing restorations that few can hope to rival and we enjoy nothing more than allowing others to appreciate our work. We therefore regularly opt to display our work at shows and festivals. The successful candidate will be expected to show willingness to support their colleagues at such events on occasion.
Required:
- A minimum of three years in a similar role involving intricate and extensive work on vehicles
- A full clean UK driver’s licence
- Clean criminal record
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong time and productivity management skills
- Faultless punctuality
Desired:
- A keen interest in motorsport and classic cars
- A communicative and conscientious approach to work, being as comfortable in considering and acting upon the ideas and suggestions of others as your own.
- Approachable and friendly attitude whilst interacting with both colleagues and customers
Should you wish to apply for the position listed above, please send us your up-to-date CV, an accompanying cover letter, and any additional portfolio material to info@ramsport.com
