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About us

Founded in 2017, Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology. Our advanced AI software and foundation models enable vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate any complex environment, enhancing the usability and safety of automated driving systems.

Our vision is to create autonomy that propels the world forward. Our intelligent, mapless, and hardware-agnostic AI products are designed for automakers, accelerating the transition from assisted to automated driving.

In our fast-paced environment big problems ignite us—we embrace uncertainty, leaning into complex challenges to unlock groundbreaking solutions. We aim high and stay humble in our pursuit of excellence, constantly learning and evolving as we pave the way for a smarter, safer future.

At Wayve, your contributions matter. We value diversity, embrace new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment; we back each other to deliver impact.

Make Wayve the experience that defines your career!

The Role

The Fleet Service and Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in maintaining the safety, performance, and operational readiness of Wayve's autonomous vehicle fleet. From routine servicing and diagnostics to urgent repairs and vehicle readiness for high-visibility events, technicians ensure our fleet remains in peak condition to support testing, demonstrations, and real-world deployment.

Reporting to the Fleet Service Manager, this hands-on role requires strong mechanical knowledge, the ability to work with modern diagnostic systems, and a proactive, safety-conscious mindset. Working closely with engineering, drivers, and operations teams, you'll help keep autonomy moving forward, every single day.

Key responsibilities:

• Routine & Preventative Maintenance – Execute scheduled servicing and inspections per manufacturer and internal guidelines.
• Mechanical & Electrical Fault Resolution – Diagnose and repair a wide range of issues using OEM documentation and advanced diagnostic equipment.
• Vehicle Readiness for Demonstrations – Ensure vehicles meet high standards of cleanliness, reliability, and functionality for public-facing use.
• Workshop Safety & Compliance – Adhere to safety best practices, risk assessments, and regulations.
• Repair Documentation & Tracking – Accurately record faults found, actions taken, and parts used using digital tools.
• Feedback into Fleet Performance – Communicate recurring issues or improvement ideas to the Fleet Service Manager and Field Engineering teams.
• Customer-Facing Communication – Engage with fleet drivers to resolve issues they report and ensure a positive operational experience.

About you

In order to set you up for success as a Fleet Servicing and Maintenance Technician at Wayve, we're looking for the following skills and experience.

Essential

• Relevant qualifications in automotive servicing, diagnostics and repairs
• Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician in an automotive servicing or 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 and recording maintenance tasks (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Comfortable interacting with engineers, operations staff, and drivers.
• Strong understanding of workshop safety and compliance standards.
• UK driving license.

Desirable:

• Experience working with vehicles equipped with ADAS or autonomous technology.
• Understanding of AV fleet operational needs in a high-uptime environment.
• Passion for emerging mobility technologies and willingness to learn new systems.

Shift Pattern - Rotation issued 4 weeks in advance.

Monday to Sunday - 40 hours per week/weekend (must be able to work weekends)

• 06:00-15:00
  
• 13:00-22:00

Wayve is committed to creating an inclusive interview experience. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to participate fully in our interview process, please let us know.

We understand that everyone has a unique set of skills and experiences and that not everyone will meet all of the requirements listed above. If you're passionate about self-driving cars and think you have what it takes to make a positive impact on the world, we encourage you to apply.

At Wayve we're committed to creating a diverse, fair and respectful culture that is inclusive of everyone based on their unique skills and perspectives, and regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law.

For more information visit Careers at Wayve.

To learn more about what drives us, visit Values at Wayve

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DISCLAIMER: We will not ask about marriage or pregnancy, care responsibilities or disabilities in any of our job adverts or interviews. However, we do look to capture information about care responsibilities, and disabilities among other diversity information as part of an optional DEI Monitoring form to help us identify areas of improvement in our hiring process and ensure that the process is inclusive and non-discriminatory.