Master Technician / Workshop Controller

Master Technician / Workshop Controller

Full-Time 45000 - 60000 Β£ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
INEOS Automotive

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead complex vehicle diagnostics and optimise workshop performance in a dynamic environment.
  • Company: Join INEOS Automotive, a trailblazer in 4X4 development and manufacturing.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a vibrant international team culture.
  • Other info: Be part of a diverse team with opportunities for personal and professional development.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in automotive innovation while mentoring the next generation of technicians.
  • Qualifications: Master Technician accreditation and 8+ years of automotive workshop experience required.

The predicted salary is between 45000 - 60000 Β£ per year.

  • Description
  • INEOS Automotive - Built For More
  • Story so far

Since we started our journey to build a no nonsense 4X4, we've come a long way.

We've established INEOS Automotive as a serious contender in 4X4 development and manufacturing.

We've partnered with some of the biggest names in the automotive industry.

We've made our way from vision to prototype.

We've secured a world-class production facility and delivery team.

We've delivered Grenadiers to customers all around the world.

We're building our double cab pick up, the Quartermaster.

People and Culture

Easy never changed anything.

Not in manufacturing, science, engineering or energy - and certainly not elite sport.

At INEOS we tackle every challenge head-on, and we help extraordinary athletes achieve extraordinary things.

When it comes to making positive change, we know nothing gets done without grit, rigor and humor.

Our Automotive team consist of around 1500 employees, 10 locations and 44 nationalities, we're an international team working together to challenge the ordinary.

If this sounds like you, let's talk.

Your role

The Master Technician with Workshop Control is a senior technical and operational role responsible for maximising workshop performance, technical excellence and vehicle throughput.

Acting as the highest level of technical authority within the workshop, the postholder leads the diagnosis and resolution of the most complex vehicle concerns, including high-voltage systems, software integration, engineering investigations and emerging technologies.

In parallel, the role assumes responsibility for workshop control activities, optimising labour utilisation, workload planning, vehicle flow and resource allocation to achieve operational, quality and customer service objectives.

The role provides technical leadership, coaches developing technicians and acts as a key escalation point for engineering, quality, warranty and operational stakeholders.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to)

  • 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.

Work to OEM repair, Health & Safety and high voltage standards, and escalate to the Workshop Manager.

  • Controls and coordinates daily workshop capacity across multiple technicians and vehicle programmes.
  • Influences workshop utilisation, efficiency, productivity and on-time delivery performance.
  • Responsible for prioritisation and workflow decisions affecting customer vehicles, engineering vehicles, prototype programmes and warranty investigations.
  • Operates autonomously in resolving the most technically complex issues with significant impact on vehicle quality, customer satisfaction and operational performance.
  • Provides technical guidance and mentoring across the technician population and supports capability development planning.
  • Supports business-critical investigations involving vehicle quality, engineering concerns, warranty risk and safety-related faults.

What we are looking for

Essential

  • 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.

Desirable

  • BMW experience preferred but not essential.
  • OEM technical centre or main-dealer experience.
  • EV / Hybrid Level 3 or 4.
  • Experience with prototype, engineering or SVO vehicles.
  • DMS / workshop-loading and analytics experience.
  • Coaching / mentoring capability or IMI accreditation.

If the role sounds of interest and you want to learn more, please apply.

If your application is successful one of our team members will be in touch to arrange an initial conversation!

Master Technician / Workshop Controller employer: INEOS Automotive

At INEOS Automotive, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that encourages innovation and collaboration among our diverse team of 1,500 employees from 44 nationalities. As a Digital Experience Lead, you will have the opportunity to drive impactful changes in our global web platform while enjoying competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to be part of a pioneering automotive brand that values grit, rigor, and humour in tackling challenges head-on.

INEOS Automotive

Contact Details:

INEOS Automotive Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Master Technician / Workshop Controller

Master Technician accreditation
Advanced diagnostic capability
Mechanical systems knowledge
Electrical systems knowledge
Electronic systems knowledge
CAN systems competence
Software flashing