Shift Lead (AV Operations)

At Wayve, we're pioneering the future of autonomous driving by uniquely integrating artificial intelligence with advanced computer vision technologies. We're on a mission to make autonomous vehicles accessible for everyone, everywhere. By rigorously training our AI with thousands of hours of real-world driving data, we've not only set world-first milestones over the past few years but have also expanded our testing to roads across the UK and beyond, ensuring our vehicles meet the highest standards of safety and adaptability. With a relentless focus on innovation and excellence, Wayve is steering towards a future where autonomous mobility is safe, efficient, and universally available.

As a Shift Lead, you will be responsible for managing a team of AVSO’s to ensure that they are trained, motivated, and performing their roles safely and achieving operational hours 

• Leadership and Supervision : Lead a team of AVSOs during the shift, providing guidance, support, and direction to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.
• Operational Management : Oversee the day-to-day operations within the shift, ensuring they meet the company's standards and goals. This includes managing work schedules, assigning tasks, and monitoring performance.
• Performance management: Line manage a group of AVSOs who will operate across a rostered shift pattern, ensuring that you have face-to-face contact with each member at least on a monthly basis.
• Safety and Compliance : Ensure all operations comply with company policies and legal regulations. Promote a safe work environment by enforcing safety protocols.
• Quality Control : Monitor the quality of on-road testing during a shift to ensure they meet the required standards. Address any issues or discrepancies and highlight them to the Quality Assurance team.
• Problem Solving : Identify operational problems and challenges. Develop and implement practical solutions to overcome these issues, ensuring minimal disruption to the operations.
• Communication : Serve as the primary point of contact for the operations team during the shift. Communicate effectively with team members, management, and other departments to ensure a cohesive operation.
• Reporting and Documentation : Prepare and submit reports on shift activities, including performance metrics, incident reports, and any deviations from the standard operating procedures.
• Incident Management: Provide the initial point of contact for an on-road incident and initial ‘Operations Officer’ as per the company Major Incident Management Plan.
• Training and Development : Coordinate individual and collective training and development events with the Quality Assurance team.
• Continuous Improvement : Continuously seek ways to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness. Implement process improvements and best practices.

• You remain calm and controlled in a pressured environment
• You take onboard feedback and learn from your mistakes
• You enjoy working with people, thriving in a team environment
• You know how to manage your wellbeing including fatigue, stress and have strategies to do this
• Proven experience as a team coordinator or similar role.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Full clean UK driving licence 
• At least 8 years' driving experience in the UK
• No blameworthy insurance claims in the past three years
• Proficiency in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office suite
• Strong driving skills and knowledge and willingness to continue developing

• Available to work full-time on-site based out of our Brandon Road Operations Centre, across a rostered shift pattern encompassing evenings and weekends
• All applications are required to disclose any second job as part of the application process
• All applicants will be subject to a health check (before/after) the offer and should disclose any conditions that may affect their ability to safely operate a vehicle
• Employment is contingent upon passing pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing, in accordance with our Drugs & Alcohol policy. You will be tested during your onsite interview