Autonomous Vehicle Fleet Technician

EngineersOfAI; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayve is seeking a Fleet Service and Maintenance Technician to maintain the safety, performance, and readiness of our autonomous vehicle fleet. You will perform routine servicing, diagnostics, and repairs, and ensure vehicles are ready for demonstrations and testing.

Reporting to the Fleet Service Manager, the role requires mechanical knowledge, experience with diagnostic systems, and a safety-focused mindset. You’ll collaborate with engineering, drivers, and operations teams daily.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in automotive servicing, diagnostics and repairs.
• Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician in a fleet environment.
• Strong diagnostics capability using OEM or third-party diagnostic equipment.
• Familiarity with mechanical and bodywork repairs using OEM repair manuals.
• Competent with computer systems for tracking maintenance tasks (Word, Excel).
• Comfortable interacting with engineers, operations staff, and drivers.
• Strong understanding of workshop safety and compliance standards.
• UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Routine & Preventative Maintenance – Execute scheduled servicing and inspections per manufacturer guidelines.
• Mechanical & Electrical Fault Resolution – Diagnose and repair issues using diagnostic equipment.
• Vehicle Readiness for Demonstrations – Ensure vehicles meet high standards for demonstrations and testing.
• Workshop Safety & Compliance – Adhere to safety practices and regulations.
• Repair Documentation & Tracking – Record faults, actions, and parts used in digital tools.
• Feedback into Fleet Performance – Communicate issues and improvement ideas to managers and engineers.
• Customer-Facing Communication – Engage with fleet drivers to resolve issues and ensure positive experience.

Skills

Automotive servicing

Diagnostics with OEM

Mechanical repair

Electrical repair

Workshop safety

Driving licence

Office basics

Communication with engineers

Education

Automotive servicing qualification

Tools

OEM diagnostic tools

Job description

Wayve is seeking a Fleet Service and Maintenance Technician to maintain the safety, performance, and readiness of our autonomous vehicle fleet. You will perform routine servicing, diagnostics, and repairs, and ensure vehicles are ready for demonstrations and testing.

Reporting to the Fleet Service Manager, the role requires mechanical knowledge, experience with diagnostic systems, and a safety-focused mindset. You’ll collaborate with engineering, drivers, and operations teams daily.