Fleet Serving & Maintenance Technician

Our Fleet Operations Team is responsible for 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. The team keeps our fleet in peak condition to support testing, demonstrations, and real-world deployment, working closely with engineering, drivers, and operations teams. 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.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine maintenance and servicing of a diverse fleet of AVs; Diagnose and repair complex mechanical and electrical faults using diagnostic tools; Ensure vehicles are in excellent condition and ready for demos, investor rides, and media-facing events; React to fleet faults in real-time and get vehicles back on the road rapidly; Liaise with Fleet Service Managers, drivers, and Field Engineering to resolve fleet issues and track recurring faults; Follow workshop safety protocols and compliance procedures; Contribute ideas for improving servicing workflows, fault reporting, and documentation practices; Log all maintenance and repair activities using tracking tools; Help manage toolkits, diagnostic devices, and parts inventory; Support a rotating shift-based schedule for 24/7 fleet readiness and coverage; Engage with fleet drivers to resolve reported issues

Requirements

Relevant qualifications in automotive servicing, diagnostics and repairs, such as Level 2 Automotive Mechanic qualification (二級自動車整備士) in Japan; 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; Japan Driving License held for at least 5 years

Benefits

Salaries benchmarked against the market annually; Meaningful equity; Relocation support and visa sponsorship where applicable; Learning and development budgets with support for training, conferences and growth; Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, dental, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, retirement or pension where applicable, access to therapists, wellbeing partnerships, team socials and more