We are very proud of the 45 strong team of enthusiasts at Aston Workshop  who work together to restore, rebuild, maintain and improve the wide  variety of cars entrusted to us. Below you will meet our different teams  within Aston Workshop whose skills and expertise are the reason we are  renowned for our outstanding craftmanship, ingenious engineering  solutions and unique range of services.

Management Team

Robert Fountain - Owner and Founder
Robert Fountain Owner and Founder

Robert Fountain - Owner and Founder

Fraser Fountain - Managing Director
Fraser Fountain Managing Director

Fraser Fountain - Managing Director

As the son of Aston Workshop Founder and CEO Bob Fountain, Fraser started working for the company from a young age and has lived on site for his whole life. He cut his teeth restoring a Land Rover in a garden shed and then moved onto restoring Aston Martins for the company. Fraser spent some time away from Beamish, living in London and studying mechanical engineering. He then secured a job working in a prestigious supercar garage. Since moving back to Beamish he has worked both in the workshop and the marketing team before taking on the role of Managing Director in 2023.

Workshop Team

John - Workshop Manager
John Workshop Manager

John - Workshop Manager

I love my work at Aston Workshop and have worked here for the last 15 years. Perhaps the most fascinating aspect of the job is that no two days are the same, there's always a fresh challenge to keep you engaged. Prior to Aston Workshop I ran my own business and was the proud owner of an Aston Matin Lagonda from the 1980s. I loved everything about that car, so you can imagine it didn't much deliberation when the opportunity arose here. It has been an absolute privilege to deal with so many wonderful clients from around the world. It really is a hidden gem of a place, a true Aladdin's Cave for enthusiasts.

Neil - Workshop Manager
Neil Workshop Manager

Neil - Workshop Manager

Chris - Service Manager
Chris Service Manager

Chris - Service Manager

Tony - Service Technician
Tony Service Technician

Tony - Service Technician

Graeme - Service Technician
Graeme Service Technician

Graeme - Service Technician

Geoff - Electrical Technician
Geoff Electrical Technician

Geoff - Electrical Technician

Vic - Restoration Technician
Vic Restoration Technician

Vic - Restoration Technician

Rob - Restoration Technician
Rob Restoration Technician

Rob - Restoration Technician

Colin - Restoration Technician
Colin Restoration Technician

Colin - Restoration Technician

Luke - Restoration Technician
Luke Restoration Technician

Luke - Restoration Technician

Paul - Restoration Technician
Paul Restoration Technician

Paul - Restoration Technician

Mark - Engine Builder
Mark Engine Builder

Mark - Engine Builder

Sales & Marketing Team

Alex - Sales Manager
Alex Sales Manager

Alex - Sales Manager

With over 40 years’ experience, sales manager Alex Henderson has previously enjoyed comparable roles at Aston Martin, Mercedes-Benz, VW, Audi and BMW. The Chester-le-Street native has sold some of the rarest and most luxurious Aston Martins ever produced during his time with Aston Workshop, and remains dedicated to customer satisfaction. Alex is also devoted to his wife, two children and three grandchildren – and wakes up at 5am to walk his Cairn Terriers!

Jack - Marketing Executive
Jack Marketing Executive

Jack - Marketing Executive

Stuart - Graphic Designer
Stuart Graphic Designer

Stuart - Graphic Designer

Dan - Content Producer
Dan Content Producer

Dan - Content Producer

Engineering Team

Kelvin - Chief Engineer
Kelvin Chief Engineer

Kelvin - Chief Engineer

Andrew - Engineer
Andrew Engineer

Andrew - Engineer

Michael - Junior Engineer
Michael Junior Engineer

Michael - Junior Engineer

Bodywork & Paint Team

Colin - Foreman Painter
Colin Foreman Painter

Colin - Foreman Painter

Shaun - Painter
Shaun Painter

Shaun - Painter

Paul C - Painter
Paul C Painter

Paul C - Painter

Paul D - Panel Beater
Paul D Panel Beater

Paul D - Panel Beater

Paul Y - Panel Beater
Paul Y Panel Beater

Paul Y - Panel Beater

Arjun - Apprentice Painter
Arjun Apprentice Painter

Arjun - Apprentice Painter

Parts Team

Darren - Parts Manager
Darren Parts Manager

Darren - Parts Manager

Andrew - Senior Parts Advisor
Andrew Senior Parts Advisor

Andrew - Senior Parts Advisor

Bob - Parts Advisor
Bob Parts Advisor

Bob - Parts Advisor

Josh - Parts Advisor
Josh Parts Advisor

Josh - Parts Advisor

Accounts Team

Dawn - Management Accountant
Dawn Management Accountant

Dawn - Management Accountant

Richard - Accounts Assistant
Richard Accounts Assistant

Richard - Accounts Assistant

Transport & Valet Team

Rob - HGV Driver
Rob HGV Driver

Rob - HGV Driver

Peter - Valeter
Peter Valeter

Peter - Valeter