Fleet Operations Trainer

About the role

Our Fleet Operations Team ensures that our vehicles and staff continuously meet the highest standards in safety, performance, and regulatory compliance. Working collaboratively across various functions, the team plays a key role in developing and delivering training, maintaining operating standards, and supporting the professional growth of our people within a fast-paced and innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs, making recommendations for improvements.
• Maintain up-to-date training records and ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Conduct regular assessments of operating standards across teams and individuals to uphold quality objectives.
• Develop and maintain training materials, including manuals, presentations, and online resources.
• Work closely with subject matter experts to identify areas for improvement in training content, delivery, and operating standards.
• Monitor and analyse training metrics to identify trends and suggest opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and oversee implementation of quality assurance processes for both training programs and operating standards.
• Support staff professional development and course completion, in conjunction with Team Leads.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to understand and anticipate training needs related to the growth of commercial operations.

• Building, evaluating, and improving training programs for fleet operations.
• Upholding and enhancing the effectiveness and compliance of all operating standards across teams.
• Creating and updating a library of high-quality training materials.
• Implementing and tracking quality assurance processes for all training and operational exercises.
• Supporting the development and progression of Wayve’s staff through tailored training and development initiatives.
• Analysing data to ensure continuous improvement of both training content and delivery methods.

Requirements

• Hold a full clean US driving licence and have at least 8 years' driving experience (mainly in the US).
• No blameworthy insurance claims within the past three years.
• Remain calm and controlled in pressured situations.
• Receptive to feedback, eager to learn from mistakes, and have a growth mindset.
• Enjoy working closely with people in a team environment.
• Can manage your wellbeing (including fatigue/stress) and have proven personal strategies for doing so.
• Proven experience as a team coordinator or in a similar role.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills—both one-to-one, within your team, and when engaging other stakeholders.
• Can work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, time management, and organisational ability.
• Proficient in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Recognised Assessor qualification.
• Qualified Vehicle Safety Operator with a current qualification.
• Recognised Quality Assurance qualification.

Additional Requirements

• Available to work full-time onsite (Detroit office), 5 days a week.
• Must disclose any second job as part of the application process.
• Employment is contingent upon passing training, pre-employment checks, and ongoing drug/alcohol testing in line with company policy. Testing will occur during your onsite interview.

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.

Pay

Compensation Range: $72,250 - $88,000

Schedule

Full-time onsite at the Detroit office, 5 days a week.