Test Driver - EU Travel

TSMG
All cities, Croatia
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience with road data collection and are comfortable with frequent international travel.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior fieldwork experience in data collection and a history of long-distance driving across Europe
    — “Experience working on long-distance or multi-country driving assignments”
  • Individuals who can thrive in a team-based setup and operate technical equipment in dynamic environments
    — “Work may be performed independently or together with a second team member in the same vehicle”
  • Professionals with strong English communication skills and a track record of reliability and punctuality
    — “Good English communication skills. Reliable and punctual approach to work and assigned missions.”

Things to consider

  • This role requires a high level of availability for extended travel periods and may not allow for a regular local work schedule
    — “Availability for the full project duration is strongly preferred”
  • The position involves long-distance and multi-day missions, which may be physically and logistically demanding
    — “Long-distance and multi-day driving missions may be required”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with GPS, sensors, or cameras in field operations on your resume
    — “Previous experience working with cameras, sensors, GPS, computers, or other technical equipment”
  • Emphasize your ability to follow detailed procedures and adapt to complex mission instructions
    — “Follow predefined routes, schedules, and detailed mission instructions”
  • Showcase your flexibility with shift work, including night driving, in your application materials
    — “Flexibility to work different shifts, including day and night driving depending on the mission”
  • Demonstrate your reliability and attention to detail in vehicle and equipment management
    — “Conduct basic vehicle and equipment checks before and after missions”
  • Demonstrate your ability to work independently and in collaboration with a team member
    — “Ability to work independently and as part of a two-person vehicle team”
Pace · VariedCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • accurate data collection
  • safe and efficient driving
  • prompt issue reporting
Typical background
driving experiencetechnical operations

Skills & requirements

Required

DrivingData CollectionTechnical Equipment OperationVehicle And Equipment ChecksSafety ProceduresCommunication

Preferred

Road Data CollectionMappingField OperationsVehicle Testing

About the role

Original posting from TSMG via Lever

Job Overview

We are looking for reliable and safety-focused Test Driver to support data collection missions across Europe.

In this role, you will drive project vehicles along predefined routes while supporting the operation of technical equipment used for road and mapping data collection. Depending on the mission and shift, you may work as aDriver or Co-Driver as part of a two-person vehicle team.

The role involves frequent and extended travel across different European countries, including long-distance and multi-day missions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive company vehicles during road data collection missions across Europe.
  • Work as a Driver or Co-Driver depending on the assigned mission and shift.
  • Follow predefined routes, schedules, and detailed mission instructions.
  • Operate and handle project equipment according to training and established procedures.
  • Complete vehicle check-in and check-out procedures.
  • Conduct basic vehicle and equipment checks before and after missions.
  • Follow all safety, data privacy, and operational procedures.
  • Report technical, vehicle, or operational issues to the project team promptly.
  • Support vehicle and equipment handovers between shifts and teams.
  • Participate in long-distance and extended travel assignments across Europe.
  • Maintain a responsible and attentive approach to the project vehicle and equipment.
  • Communicate with the project team regarding mission progress and any issues encountered.

Requirements:

Mandatory:

  • Valid driving licence.
  • Strong and safe driving skills.
  • Comfortable driving long distances and in different European countries.
  • Availability for frequent and extended business travel.
  • Flexibility to work different shifts, including day and night driving depending on the mission.
  • Comfortable working with technical equipment and following detailed procedures.
  • Responsible and attentive approach to vehicles and project equipment.
  • Good English communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a two-person vehicle team.
  • Reliable and punctual approach to work and assigned missions.

Preferred:

  • Previous experience with road data collection, mapping, field operations, vehicle testing, or similar projects.
  • Experience working on long-distance or multi-country driving assignments.
  • Technical or field-work experience.
  • Previous experience working with cameras, sensors, GPS, computers, or other technical equipment.

Travel & Working Conditions:

  • Frequent travel across European countries.
  • Long-distance and multi-day driving missions may be required.
  • Day and night shifts depending on project requirements.
  • Work may be performed independently or together with a second team member in the same vehicle.
  • Availability for the full project duration is strongly preferred.

What We Offer:

  • Opportunity to participate in international road data collection projects.
  • Extensive travel across Europe.
  • Training on project-specific equipment and procedures.
  • Work on technology-driven data collection projects.
  • Clear mission instructions and operational support from the project team.

Source: TSMG careers (Lever)

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