Job Title: Autonomous Vehicle Operator Location: London (Includes two weeks’ all-expenses-paid training in Bedfordshire. Job Type: Full-time, Fixed-Term Contract Pay: £41,600 per annum Contract Length: 12 months with potential for extension Hours of work: Rolling shift pattern, 45 hours per week Tech-savvy? Confident driver? Help shape the future of transport. Are you confident behind the wheel and comfortable using technology? This is your chance to be part of a ground-breaking project that’s shaping the future of transport in the UK. As an Autonomous Vehicle Operator, you'll be responsible for driving, monitoring, and supporting autonomous vehicles as they are tested and developed on public roads. You’ll help ensure each journey is safe, smooth, and accurately logged. What You’ll Do · Operate autonomous vehicles across London, following mapped routes and reporting performance issues. · Monitor on-board software systems, ensuring safety and correct vehicle behaviour. · Observe and log system performance, incidents, and road conditions using provided digital tools. · Report feedback clearly to internal teams to support ongoing development. · Conduct basic checks on the vehicle before each shift (training provided). · Uphold safety, reliability, and professionalism throughout each shift. What You’ll Need · You will be over 21 (for insurance purposes) with a full clean UK driving licence held for at least 3 years. · Comfortable driving in London traffic and urban environments. · Tech-savvy – able to use in-car tablets and reporting apps with ease. · Strong attention to detail and ability to follow set procedures. · Be able to effectively communicate with the tech and all colleagues. · Reliable, punctual, and professional. · Willing to work a rolling shift pattern including evenings and weekends Ideal Backgrounds Bus, coach, HGV, delivery, taxi, police, ex-military drivers Tech support, IT helpdesk, QA or systems testing who also happen to be confident drivers Engineer, field service, diagnostics, or troubleshooting Tech-savvy individuals from other industries (e.g. logistics, telecoms) 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 ideal for drivers who want a change/still using their skills behind the wheel, but stepping into a more tech-driven, forward thinking role. Apply now with your CV to be part of this groundbreaking initiative.