We are looking for a Homologation Specialist to ensure our vehicles comply with relevant national and international standards.
You’ll take charge of the full homologation process, documenting every step and collaborating with internal teams, Daimler Truck, Daimler Buses HQ, and regulatory authorities.
- Keeping up to date with regulatory standards and developing strategies to address changes.
- Managing all aspects of retrofit compliance.
- Leading the full homologation process for new and existing vehicles, including submitting documentation for approvals, managing UK-specific adaptations from EU approval and transitioning to Euro VII.
- Acting as the main liaison with regulatory authorities, handling inspections, audits, and resolving any issues raised.
- Attending SMMT and CPT meetings as well as tracking government funding schemes for the Bus and Coach industry.
- Identifying and implementing improvements to the homologation process to ensure best practice.
- Maintaining accurate, up-to-date homologation documentation and reporting.
- Coordinating closely with engineering, quality and production teams to integrate compliance throughout product development.
Qualifications & Experience
- Must hold the right to work in the UK
- Degree in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field is essential
- Proven experience with M2/M3 vehicle categories (buses and coaches)
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in vehicle homologation or regulatory compliance is essential
- Training or certification in EU WVTA, UN-ECE regulations and ISO standards is desirable
- Strong understanding of EU Regulations, UNECE standards and CoP requirements
- Technical proficiency in vehicle systems and testing protocols
- Strong project management and organisational skills
Skills
- Analytical and problem-solving ability
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Ability to interpret and apply complex regulations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (German is desirable)
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary (From £41,885 with performance related bonus of 5% of salary)
- 39-hour working week, Monday to Friday
- 33 days holiday per year (including statutory holidays)
- Life assurance from day one (4x basic salary)
- Group personal pension scheme, with employer contributions increasing with service length
- Private medical insurance
At Daimler Truck, we promote diversity and foster an inclusive corporate culture. We value the individual strengths of our employees, as these lead to the best team performance and thus to the success of our company.
Inclusion and Equal opportunities are important to us – regardless of where you come from and who you are. We look forward to receiving applications from people of all cultures and genders, parents, people with disabilities and people from the LGBTIQ+ community.
