Salary:£40,000 - £55,000 DOE
Location:Bristol, South West England
About Avon Tuning
Avon Tuning is a leading performance tuning and ECU remapping company based near Bristol, with a global network of authorised agents. Our recently renovated headquarters serves as our primary R&D centre and features a state-of-the-art workshop, advanced diagnostic and remapping equipment, and industry-leading dynamometer testing facilities.
We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and highly skilled Head Workshop Technician to take ownership of our workshop operations and play a key role in the development, testing, and installation of performance upgrades on a wide range of high-end vehicles.
This is a unique opportunity to work in an environment where quality, precision, and technical excellence are valued above workshop efficiency targets and booked hours. If you're a qualified technician with a genuine passion for engineering, performance vehicles, and problem-solving, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As Head Workshop Technician, you will be responsible for overseeing all workshop activities while working closely with our engineering and calibration teams. You will help deliver exceptional workmanship, support product development, and ensure both customer and company vehicles are maintained to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Install performance upgrades and aftermarket components to a range of high-end and specialist vehicles with exceptional care and attention to detail.
- Take full responsibility for the maintenance, servicing, and repair of all company fleet vehicles, ensuring work is completed in accordance with OEM specifications.
- Maintain and prepare company track vehicles, ensuring they are event-ready throughout the year.
- Assist in the planning, development, and assembly of customer performance packages and in-house project vehicles.
- Work closely with the technical team to prepare and secure vehicles on our in-house chassis dynamometers and assist with vehicle testing and data collection (full training provided).
- Carry out routine maintenance and servicing of in-house dynamometer equipment (full training provided).
- Maintain a clean, organised, and professional workshop environment.
- Take ownership of workshop standards, tooling, equipment, and processes.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:
Essential
- Proven experience as a qualified Vehicle Technician, Senior Technician, or Master Technician.
- Experience using manufacturer diagnostic equipment and OEM technical information systems.
- Broad knowledge of modern vehicle systems across a variety of vehicle manufacturers.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects from start to finish.
- High standards of workmanship and attention to detail.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
- Experience working with performance, modified, or specialist vehicles.
- Experience in motorsport or track vehicle preparation.
- Experience with vehicle data logging and diagnostics.
- Hybrid and EV qualifications.
- Fabrication or engineering experience.
Personal Attributes
We're looking for someone who:
- Has a positive, can-do attitude.
- Takes genuine pride in their work.
- Thrives in a dynamic and varied environment.
- Is self-motivated and capable of working independently.
- Is organised, methodical, and professional.
- Enjoys solving technical challenges.
- Has a passion for performance vehicles and engineering.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of £40,000 - £55,000 DOE.
- Brand-new state-of-the-
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