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Shift Lead

Wayve Leonberg Hybrid senior full-time

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Description

We build the embodied intelligence that moves real vehicles safely, and the ecosystem a billion machines will run on in the future. Every role here, whatever the team, plugs into that.

As a Shift Lead in our German Fleet Operations Team, you will lead and supervise a team of Vehicle Safety Operators (VSOs) during your shift, providing guidance, support, and direction to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and effectively. You will oversee the day-to-day operations within the shift, managing work schedules, assigning tasks, and monitoring performance to ensure company standards and KPIs are achieved.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop a high-performing team of VSOs, ensuring operational success and safety
  • Drive adherence to safety and quality standards across all daily fleet activities
  • Manage incident responses and reporting accurately and efficiently
  • Support team development through coaching, regular feedback, and training coordination
  • Work collaboratively with Quality Assurance and other stakeholders to raise the bar on operational excellence

Requirements:

  • Hold a full clean German driving licence and have at least 5 years' driving experience in Europe
  • Remain calm and controlled in pressured environments
  • Take on board feedback and learn from your mistakes, employing a growth mindset
  • Enjoy working with people and thrive in a team environment
  • Know how to manage your wellbeing, including fatigue and stress, with proven personal strategies
  • Have proven experience as a team coordinator or in a similar role
  • Bring strong leadership and communication skills in 1:1, team, and cross-functional contexts
  • Be highly organised, able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
  • Demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Be proficient with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office suite
  • Possess strong and developing driving skills
  • Be comfortable disclosing any second job as part of the application process
  • Be willing to undergo a health check, and disclose any conditions that may affect your ability to safely operate a vehicle
  • Understand employment is contingent on passing random drug and alcohol testing, per company policy
  • Fluency in both English and German

Benefits:

  • Salaries benchmarked against the market annually
  • Meaningful equity, sharing in the ownership and long-term success of Wayve
  • 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

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • Experience leading vehicle testing
  • AV environments
  • technical demonstrations
  • Knowledge of AV technology
  • autonomous systems
  • T1 and T2 Bertha certification

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/wayve/4417dbf4-1f96-4794-ba74-9fe2479f01a7

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