Fleet Service and Maintenance Technician

Before the detail, here's the challenge you'd help us solve. We build the embodied intelligence that moves real vehicles safely, and the ecosystem a billion machines will run on in the future. Very few people in AI can say this. Every role here, whatever the team, plugs into that. Here’s what this particular role covers. 🛠️ About our Fleet Service & Maintenance Team   Our Fleet Service & Maintenance Team is responsible for maintaining the safety, performance, and operational readiness of Wayve’s autonomous vehicle fleet. Collaborating closely with engineering, drivers, and operations, the team ensures our vehicles are always ready to support testing, demonstrations, and real-world deployment. The team works to deliver top-notch vehicle care—from routine servicing and diagnostics to urgent repairs and event preparation.   🧠 Your day-to-day   Perform routine and preventative maintenance, executing scheduled servicing and inspections according to manufacturer and internal guidelines. Diagnose and repair a wide range of mechanical and electrical faults using OEM documentation and advanced diagnostic equipment. Ensure vehicles are maintained to the highest standard of cleanliness, reliability, and functionality for demonstrations and public-facing events. Adhere to safety best practices, risk assessments, and relevant regulations to maintain a safe working environment. Accurately document and track repair actions, faults found, and parts used, using digital tools. Communicate recurring issues or improvement ideas to the Fleet Service Manager and Field Engineering teams. Engage with fleet drivers to resolve reported issues, ensuring a positive operational experience.   🧩 What you’ll be working on   Routine & preventative maintenance across Wayve’s autonomous fleet Mechanical and electrical fault diagnosis and resolution Ensuring vehicle readiness for high-visibility demonstrations and day-to-day operations Maintaining meticulous repair documentation and compliance records Providing actionable feedback to improve fleet performance and reliability Supporting workshop safety, compliance, and regulatory best practices Acting as a point of contact for fleet drivers experiencing vehicle issues   🙌 You should apply if   You have relevant qualifications in automotive servicing, diagnostics, and repairs You bring proven experience as a Vehicle Technician in an automotive servicing or fleet environment You possess strong diagnostic skills using OEM or third-party diagnostic equipment You are familiar with mechanical and bodywork repairs using OEM repair manuals You are competent with computer systems for tracking and recording maintenance tasks (such as Word, Excel) You are comfortable interacting with engineers, operations staff, and drivers You have a solid understanding of workshop safety and compliance standards You hold a 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 (must be able to work weekends) Shifts: 06:00-15:00 or 13:00-22:00   🌱 Not ticking every box? That’s totally okay! If you’re passionate about autonomy and keen to learn, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement.   More about Wayve:   🚀 Wayve is building the leading AI platform for autonomous driving. We are pioneering an end to end AI approach that enables vehicles to learn directly from real world experience, developing the ability to adapt, generalise and improve at scale. Instead of relying on hand coded rules or pre mapped environments, our AI Driver learns to drive by understanding the world around it. The result is technology that navigates complex urban environments with intelligence, precision