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Autonomous Vehicle Operator Trainer

Salary: £65,000

Location: Newham

Job type: Permanent, Contract

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Help shape the future of transport. We’re looking for people with a strong interest in technology, great attention to detail, and a clean driving licence to join a cutting-edge project in London — supporting the safe rollout of autonomous vehicles. You’ll be responsible for helping train AV operators, monitoring in-vehicle software, and ensuring everything runs safely and smoothly on the road. Some training may be provided in the U.S.A (travel and accommodation covered). What You’ll Do * Train new Autonomous Vehicle Operators in both classroom and on the road settings, ensuring consistency in protocol and safety standards. * Provide continuous mentoring support to autonomous vehicle operators. * Operate autonomous vehicles safely and effectively, navigating mapped routes, responding to road conditions, and ensuring system accuracy. * When required drive up to 8 hours per day while closely monitoring vehicle behavior, with a primary focus on safety at all times. * Support vehicle operations by managing in-car systems, running basic software tasks, and performing routine safety and functionality checks. * Collect and document real-time data and observations to support ongoing software development and system refinement. * Provide clear, structured feedback to engineering teams to improve vehicle performance and identify edge cases. What You’ll Need * A genuine interest in tech, software, or smart systems * Strong communication and situational awareness * Confident, responsible driver (not necessarily professional) * Great with people (calm, motivating and encouraging) * Valid UK driving licence * 3+ years clean driving history * Have relevant UK training qualification * Minimum age: 21 years old - for insurance purposes * Happy to travel * Comfortable using laptops, tablets, web tools, and mobile apps Ideal Backgrounds * Tech support, IT helpdesk, QA or systems testing * Engineering, field service, diagnostics, or troubleshooting * Tech-savvy individuals from other industries (e.g. logistics, telecoms) * Instructor/teaching experience What’s in it for you * Excellent salary * Great career prospects * Full training provided * Be part of a first of its kind UK transport innovation project This is a chance to do something different — combining your tech ability with hands-on, real-world impact. Apply now with your CV to be part of this groundbreaking initiative

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