Technical Specialist – (Minibus, Bus, Coach, Electric vehicle drivelines & Systems)

Job Summary.

As the Technical Specialist, you will be the company's technical expert on minibus, bus, and coach vehicles, including Electric Vehicles (EVs). You will be responsible for ensuring technical excellence and providing expert guidance in supporting thousands of vehicles across the UK and Ireland. In this role, you will serve as the lead liaison with the factories that supply us with vehicles, collaborating closely to maintain and enhance vehicle performance and quality. The ideal candidate should possess an automotive qualification or equivalent industry experience and training, have extensive experience as an engineering or technical lead in the transport industry, and hold qualifications specific to Electric Vehicles (EVs) and drivelines.

The role includes:
As the technical Specialist, your job role will include, but not be limited to the following..

· Act as the company's subject matter expert on minibus, bus, and coach vehicles, including Electric Vehicles (EVs) and their associated systems, providing technical advice and support to internal teams and external stakeholders.

· Serve as the primary liaison with the factories supplying the vehicles, fostering strong relationships, and ensuring seamless communication for technical matters, including technical resolution and problem solving, technical lead on product development and improvement engineering.

· Lead technical training sessions and workshops for internal teams, ensuring a high level of product knowledge and proficiency in handling technical issues for minibus, bus, coach, EV’s and systems.

· Oversee and contribute to the development of technical documentation, service manuals, and troubleshooting guides for all vehicles, with a special focus on developing EV support systems.

· Collaborate with the Aftersales team to resolve complex technical issues and provide guidance on effective repair and maintenance procedures for all vehicle types. You will be the technical lead on all customer issues and vehicle off road issues, to guide the team towards an effective resolution. You

· Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and regulations related to passenger transport vehicles and Electric Vehicles (EVs) and implement best practices accordingly.

· Conduct regular technical audits and quality checks on vehicles to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.

· Work closely with the Sales and Procurement teams to assess technical requirements for new vehicles, evaluate potential suppliers, and provide technical expertise during the procurement process.

· Act as a technical advisor for customers, addressing their queries and concerns related to vehicle performance, safety, adherence to regulations, and EV technology.

· Act as a technical advisor for our aftersales support network, addressing their queries and concerns related to vehicle performance, safety, adherence to regulations, and EV technology.

· Lead or contribute to special projects related to vehicle improvements, modifications, or customizations, with a particular emphasis on Electric Vehicles (EVs) and sustainable mobility solutions.

Qualifications and Experience:

· Automotive qualification or equivalent in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, along with substantial hands-on experience in the transport industry.
· A minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership or technical role within the transport industry, with expertise in minibus, bus, coach, and Electric Vehicles (EVs) and associated systems.
· Profound understanding of passenger transport vehicle systems, components, and EV technology, with proven ability to diagnose and resolve technical challenges.
· Qualifications and certifications demonstrating expertise in Electric Vehicles and associated technologies.
· Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities to facilitate effective collaboration with internal teams, external suppliers, and customers.
· Strong independent and team-based work capabilities, proficiently managing multiple projects and priorities concurrently.
· Exceptional problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring the highest level of technical accuracy and compliance.
· Demonstrated track record of advancing technical excellence, sustainability, and continuous improvement initiatives within the passenger transport industry.
· Sound commercial acumen and adeptness with the Microsoft Office 365 suite of software.

This is a very exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about the automotive industry and would like to be part of an independent business, leading our technical capabilities in our after sales relationship with our customers and dealers. The right candidate will benefit from substantial training and investment to grow them into an industry recognised technical expert across OEM chassis and components from Mercedes-Benz. Iveco and AOS (Isuzu), Cummins, Allison, ZF, Brist, Wabco, electric driveline infrastructure from Elinta, Iveco and Mercedes-benz and of course Bus and Coach conversions from 6 industry leading manufacturers across Europe.

Working with engineering and design teams from all our suppliers to grow and improve on an already industry leading range of products, you will be at the centre of a team of industry leaders, developing the systems and support structure for the future of EVM UK and its subsidiaries.

Travel across the UK and to Turkey – Lithuania – Spain or Ireland will be required from time to time and may require flexibility of working hours.

The Package:

· Starting Salary £50,000 + (DOE)
· 20 + 8 days holiday
· Statutory sick pay.
· Company laptop and phone.
· Fully expensed Branded commercial vehicle.
· Company pension.

How to apply:

Please forward an up-to-date CV to [email protected] contact our team on 0345 5205160

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: From £50,000.00 per year

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Work Location: In person
Reference ID: EVM Technical Lead