Jobs in Japan
Explore hand-picked jobs in Japan for English speakers across tech, education, marketing, and more.
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Jobs in Japan
Explore hand-picked jobs in Japan for English speakers across tech, education, marketing, and more.
Vetted companies only. Apply from overseas.
WayveOur 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 to keep autonomy moving forward, every single day. 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 include conducting routine maintenance and servicing on a diverse fleet of AVs; diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults using diagnostic tools and working with engineering teams; preparing vehicles for demonstrations, investor rides, and media-facing events; responding to urgent fleet faults; collaborating with Fleet Service Managers, drivers, and Field Engineering; following workshop safety protocols; improving servicing processes; accurately recording maintenance and repairs; maintaining parts, tools, and diagnostic equipment; and supporting a rotating shift schedule for 24/7 fleet readiness. The work includes scheduled servicing and inspections, resolving mechanical and electrical faults using OEM documentation and diagnostic equipment, ensuring vehicle cleanliness and functionality for public-facing use, adhering to safety practices and regulations, documenting faults, actions, and parts used, communicating recurring issues and improvement ideas, and engaging with fleet drivers to resolve reported issues.
- 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. - Competence 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.
- Salaries benchmarked against the market annually. - Meaningful equity, sharing in the ownership and long term success of Wayve. - 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.
