At a Glance
- Tasks: Build and modify prototype vehicles in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
- Company: Join Tuthill, a family-owned leader in motorsport and automotive excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, guaranteed Christmas time off, on-site gym, and fun team events.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture with excellent growth opportunities and wellbeing support.
- Why this job: Be part of world-class projects and make your mark in the automotive industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in car builds, automotive repair, and strong practical skills required.
R&D Technician
Location: Tuthill, Oxfordshire, UK
About Us: Tuthill is a family-owned business with over 50 years of success in the motorsport and automotive industry. Based in Oxfordshire, we are globally recognised for our high-performance vehicles and historic Porsche builds. Our team takes pride in restoring and building bespoke road, race, and rally cars, with all aspects of the process completed in-house. With a rich legacy of innovation, integrity, and competitive success, we are committed to delivering excellence while fostering a supportive and collaborative environment for our employees.
About the Role: We are seeking a motivated and responsible R&D Technician to join our team. As part of the Engineering team, you will play a key role in building prototype road and motorsport vehicles to the highest level. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is organised, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You’ll be working in our state-of-the-art facility alongside a friendly and supportive team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build, assemble, and modify concept and prototype vehicles from the ground up, ranging from classic restorations to modern new builds
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, and powertrain issues during early development phases.
- Fit specialised sensors, data loggers, and test equipment to track vehicle performance under stress conditions.
- Work closely with engineers to suggest practical fixes for assembly and packaging problems.
- Adhere to build quality standards and quality control processes.
- Diagnose faults and implement effective solutions with minimal supervision.
- Comply with all safe systems of work processes in an automotive assembly environment
- Work collaboratively with a team of technicians across a broad range of projects
- Identify and resolve build quality issues as they arise.
What We're Looking For:
- Previous car build experience is essential
- Strong background in automotive repair, fabrication, wiring, or motorsport build environments
- Experience building bespoke cars to an extremely high level
- Ability to adapt parts and re-work components when initial prototype designs face fitment issues in the workshop
- Strong practical skills in automotive repair, custom wiring, fabrication, and component re-working
- Prior experience in an automotive prototype, R&D, or trackside/motorsport development team would be an advantage
- Experience working on Porsches of all ages and types would be an advantage
- Excellent workshop knowledge & technical skills
- Hands-on experience working with diverse materials, including carbon fibre, aluminium, steel, and fiberglass.
- High attention to detail
- The ability to communicate effectively and resolve problems quickly and efficiently
- Good organisation and inter-personal skills
- Be flexible and possess a good sense of humour
- Be able to manage your time and prioritise your workload
- Full Driving Licence
- Excellent work ethic
Key Competencies:
- Energetic, proactive, calm under pressure
- Highly personable with a mature personality
- Strong team player with the ability to thrive in a small, closely-knit, and dedicated team
- Excellent organisational skills
- Flexibility – being prepared to work longer hours when occasionally required
- Self-motivated and with the ability to work unsupervised
What We Offer:
- The chance to work in a highly respected, family-owned business
- A modern, well-equipped workplace in Oxfordshire
- A collaborative and welcoming team environment
- The opportunity to contribute to world-class road, rally and race car projects
- A competitive salary
- Guaranteed time off over Christmas
- An on-site gym
- After work team activities
- Staff events
- Fish and Chip Fridays
- Looking After Me, wellbeing support.
If you are a dedicated and enthusiastic individual looking to grow your career with a company that cares about its people, we would love to hear from you!
R&D Technician employer: Tuthill
Tuthill is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work in a family-owned business with over 50 years of expertise in the motorsport and automotive industry. Located in Oxfordshire, our modern facility fosters a collaborative and supportive work culture, where employees can thrive while contributing to prestigious road, race, and rally car projects. With a focus on employee wellbeing, competitive salaries, and guaranteed time off over Christmas, Tuthill is dedicated to nurturing talent and providing meaningful growth opportunities for all team members.
