Senior Autonomous Vehicle Technician (Robotaxi Fleet Maintenance & Technical Operations)
On-siteLondon, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electric autonomous vehicles used in robotaxi fleet operations, ensuring technical readiness for daily deployment, testing, and ride-hailing services. Conduct detailed inspections to support fleet uptime and operational safety, while diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, electronic, and software-related issues. Execute advanced diagnostics on EV platforms, ADAS systems, and autonomous hardware, troubleshooting battery, drivetrain, sensor, and control module faults. Work safely with high-voltage systems, perform software updates, and validate repairs before returning vehicles to operations. Act as technical lead during shifts, guide junior technicians, and collaborate with engineering and depot teams to minimize downtime. Maintain accurate service records and support continuous improvement initiatives in depot maintenance workflows.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience as an automotive technician, service technician, EV technician, or diagnostic technician
- Strong experience with automotive diagnostics, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair
- Good understanding of electrical and electronic vehicle systems
- Experience using diagnostic tools, service software, and technical repair documentation
- Ability to follow strict technical procedures and safety protocols
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently under pressure in a fast-paced operational environment
- Comfortable working in shift-based operations, including evenings, weekends, or 24/7 fleet environments when required
- Upper-Intermediate English
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with electric vehicles, high-voltage systems, or modern EV platforms
- High-voltage certification or EV safety training
- Experience with ADAS, autonomous vehicles, robotics, or advanced automotive systems
- OEM certification or dealership experience with EV or premium vehicle platforms
- Experience supporting fleet maintenance, ride-hailing fleets, mobility services, or commercial vehicle operations
- German, French, Spanish, Dutch, or other European languages depending on project location
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