Lead Master Technician & Workshop Controller

INEOS Automotive; Upper Heyford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

INEOS Automotive in the United Kingdom seeks a Master Technician with Workshop Control to maximise workshop performance, diagnose the most complex faults (including high‑voltage systems) and lead technical investigations across our vehicle programmes.

The role balances hands‑on maintenance with workshop control, optimising labour, planning workloads and coaching technicians to ensure safe, high‑quality, on‑time delivery of vehicles.

Qualifications

• Master Technician accreditation or equivalent OEM master-level qualification.
• 8+ years' automotive workshop experience.
• Proven advanced diagnostic capability across mechanical, electrical and electronic systems.
• Strong competence in CAN systems, software flashing, ECU programming and HV systems.
• Previous workshop control, service control or loading experience.
• Strong planning, prioritisation and organisation skills.
• Confident communicator across technical and non-technical teams.
• Sound knowledge of warranty and job-card standards.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Act as the highest bench level technical authority, resolving the most complex faults across the vehicle range.
• Control daily workshop loading, job allocation and progress when acting as Workshop Controller.
• Flex between hands on master technician work and workshop control according to demand.
• Work across customer, engineering, press, buyback, prototype and warranty‑return vehicles.
• Use OEM diagnostic equipment, special tools and workshop systems to the highest level.
• Coordinate parts, WIP and VOR visibility to protect throughput and on‑time delivery.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching and mentoring to technicians and apprentices.
• Supports business‑critical investigations involving vehicle quality, engineering concerns, warranty risk and safety‑related faults.

Skills

Master Technician accreditation

8+ years automotive experience

Advanced diagnostic capability

CAN systems / ECU programming

HV systems knowledge

Workshop control experience

Planning & organisation

Technical communication

Warranty & job-card standards

Full driving licence

Tools

OEM diagnostic equipment

Workshop systems

ECU programming tools

Job description

INEOS Automotive in the United Kingdom seeks a Master Technician with Workshop Control to maximise workshop performance, diagnose the most complex faults (including high‑voltage systems) and lead technical investigations across our vehicle programmes.

The role balances hands‑on maintenance with workshop control, optimising labour, planning workloads and coaching technicians to ensure safe, high‑quality, on‑time delivery of vehicles.