Robot Delivery Technician

Coco
Leeds, United Kingdom
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to technically skilled individuals with hands-on experience in robotics or similar fields working in the UK's logistics and delivery domain.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 2+ years of technical diagnostics or maintenance experience and a hands-on mindset
    — “2+ years of technical experience in diagnostics, repair, or maintenance”
  • Individuals who can contribute to hardware improvements through issue tracking and analysis
    — “Track recurring issues and contribute to hardware improvements”
  • Those who are comfortable with cross-functional collaboration and iterative testing
    — “Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance”

Things to consider

  • The role demands physical capability to lift 20kg, which may not be suitable for all candidates
    — “Ability to lift 20kgs”
  • Deployment across active markets implies potential for travel or relocation to different areas
    — “Deploy and support robot fleets across active markets”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with semi-autonomous systems and diagnostic tools in your resume
    — “Experience with semi-autonomous robotic systems”
  • Showcase your ability to interpret technical documentation and schematics in your application
    — “Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical documentation”
  • Demonstrate your data tracking and reporting skills using Excel or Google Sheets
    — “Skilled in diagnostic tools and performance tracking”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • assemble and maintain robot hardware
  • diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues
  • test new functionalities
  • deploy and support robot fleets
  • track recurring issues
Typical background
hands-on experience in robotics, electronics, bike shops, or similar environments2+ years of technical experience in diagnostics, repair, or maintenance

Skills & requirements

Required

Robot AssemblyRobot MaintenanceRobot RepairDiagnosticsRobot DeploymentPerformance Data LoggingCollaboration With Engineering TeamsHardware ImprovementsSafety StandardsFleet Support

Preferred

Robotics ExperienceElectrical SystemsDiagnostic ToolsPerformance TrackingExcel/google Sheets ReportingCommunication SkillsProblem-solving

Stack & domain

RoboticsElectronicsBike ShopsDiagnosticsRepairMaintenanceMechanical SystemsElectrical SystemsSchematicsTechnical DocumentationExcelGoogle SheetsDiagnostic ToolsPerformance TrackingFast-paced EnvironmentsProblem-solvingGetting Things Right The First TimeCommunicationTeamworkInnovationHustleCollaborationDetail-orientedRobot DeliveryRobot AssemblyRobot MaintenanceRobot RepairRobot DiagnosticsRobot TestingRobot DeploymentRobot PerformanceRobot SafetyRobot Operational StandardsRobot Hardware ImprovementsRobot Fleet ManagementRobot Performance DataRobot Fleet OptimizationRobot Fleet SupportRobot Fleet DeploymentRobot Fleet PerformanceRobot Fleet SafetyRobot Fleet Operational StandardsRobot Fleet Hardware Improvements

About the role

Original posting from Coco via Ashby

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Robot Delivery Technician, you’ll be at the heart of Coco’s mission, ensuring our delivery robots are assembled, maintained, and deployed with precision. From hands-on repairs to diagnostic testing, this role is both technical and dynamic. You'll work closely with the engineering and operations teams to maintain peak robot performance while also providing critical feedback that helps shape future hardware improvements.

This position is perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, loves solving problems, and takes pride in getting things right the first time.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

  • Prepare and inspect robots for each shift
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and electrical issues
  • Collaborate with engineers to test new functionalities
  • Deploy and support robot fleets across active markets
  • Conduct routine inspections and log performance data

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assemble, maintain, and repair robot hardware
  • Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and software issues
  • Track recurring issues and contribute to hardware improvements
  • Ensure robots meet safety and operational standards before deployment
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Hands-on experience in robotics, electronics, bike shops, or similar environments
  • 2+ years of technical experience in diagnostics, repair, or maintenance
  • Familiarity with mechanical and electrical systems
  • Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical documentation
  • Ability to lift 20kgs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Relevant technical qualification, apprenticeship, HNC/HND, or equivalent experience
  • Experience with semi-autonomous robotic systems
  • Skilled in diagnostic tools and performance tracking
  • Comfortable using Excel/Google Sheets for reporting
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills

ABOUT THE TEAM

You’ll be part of a passionate, collaborative group that values innovation, hustle, and teamwork. Our Operations team is the backbone of Coco’s success—responsible for keeping our fleet moving and our mission on track. You’ll be joining Coco at a pivotal moment as we launch our robot delivery service in Leeds and the UK. If you’re energetic, detail-oriented, and excited to help build the future of delivery, you’ll thrive here.

Source: Coco careers (Ashby)

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