Jobs in Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Our mission is to make clean power accessible. We are passionate about making a positive impact on communities and the environment where we work.

We’re designing, financing, building and operating the world’s most sophisticated battery systems to enable the take up of more renewable power, electrifying fleets for cleaner air, and providing clean, portable power including repurposed electric vehicle batteries. Our proprietary software and data analysis optimises operational performance for our customers to reduce emissions and costs.

Since we began in 2017, we’ve raised over £2 billion in debt and equity funding and transformed it into >1GW of grid-connected batteries live or under contract and c.2,000 electric vehicles supported. We have operations in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Benelux, the USA and a global headquarters in London.

We’re the leading owner and operator of battery storage in the UK, supporting the National Grid with the uptake of renewable power. We also work with c.90% of the UK's major bus companies, powering 25% of the UK e-bus market. We’re also the number one owner and operator of e-buses in Australia and New Zealand, and are quickly expanding into light commercial vehicles and trucks. Our rapidly growing company is looking for highly talented and motivated people to join us.

We are seeking a highly skilled Telematics Technical Specialist to join our Product team. This role focuses on the technical configuration and integration of telematics devices into our systems. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with telematics hardware and software tools, and a strong understanding of vehicle wiring and connectivity.

This position is offered as a 12‑month fixed‑term contract and can be performed remotely from home.

• Configure and deploy telematics devices across various vehicle makes and models.
• Set up units within the telematics platform, ensuring accurate data flow and system integration.
• Review and interpret wiring diagrams for different vehicle types to ensure correct installation.
• Utilising telematics configuration tools to create or update configuration specific to vehicle make and models as well as troubleshooting technical issues relating to inconsistent or incorrect data received from vehicles or telematics devices.
• Perform firmware updates and remote configuration using over‑the‑air technologies.
• Collaborate with the product team to support technical requirements and resolve integration issues.
• Conduct quality checks and diagnostics on installed devices to ensure optimal performance.
• Confirm commissioning and pass installation of telematics devices with technician during installation.

• Actively contribute to Zenobe's commitment to health and safety, wellbeing and sustainability by; integrating these principles into daily responsibilities, ensuring a safe and supportive work environment, promoting both the physical and mental health of self and colleagues, and adopting sustainable and energy‑efficient practices to minimize environmental impact. By doing so, each employee at Zenobe plays a vital role in fostering a culture that prioritises overall safety, holistic wellbeing, environmental sustainability in our business operations.

We realise that certain groups of people are less likely to apply for a role if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. To be absolutely clear: if you like the look of this job and think you could do it well, we encourage you to apply with a CV that highlights your transferable skills and experience. Above all, Zenobē is looking for collaborative, flexible, empathetic people who are interested in creating and promoting practical routes to a zero‑carbon world.

• Proven experience with telematics devices and associated tools.
• Strong understanding of vehicle electrical systems and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to configure and troubleshoot telematics hardware and software.
• Familiarity with data protocols and connectivity (CAN bus, GPS, GSM).
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple technical tasks.
• Experience in fleet telematics or automotive electronics.
• Knowledge of API integrations and telematics data platforms.
• Basic networking and IoT device configuration skills.

We’re passionate about sustainability and are proud to offer Team Zenobē a pioneering and collaborative working environment. We encourage our people to take ownership of their career progression and celebrate those that can think outside the box.

If you’d like to join our community of likeminded people hit the apply button now, we’d love to hear from you!

Charge your career at Zenobē and receive

• Up to 33% annual bonus for being awesome
• 25 days holiday, increasing with length of service up to 30 days, plus bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• £1,500 training budget per year, to ensure you grow as we do
• EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Pension scheme, up to 8% matched contributions
• Enhanced parental leave
• Cash back health plan
• Plus more

Lots of our people work flexibly in many different ways, including part‑time, flexitime and hybrid working. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but please talk to us about the flexibility you need and let’s see how we can make it work.

Our people are our strongest asset and the key determinant of our success, and we value a range of skillsets and perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. We work to provide equal opportunities and an inclusive work environment, where everyone is fairly treated in the application process and through their career at Zenobē. If there are any adjustments that would help improve your experience with Zenobē, please let us know when you apply.