ABOUT ZENOBE

Our goal is to make clean power accessible, to accelerate the shift to zero carbon power and transport.

We’re building and operating the world’s most sophisticated battery systems to enable the uptake of more renewable power and accelerating fleet electrification, de-risking the transition to zero-emission transport at scale. We’ve been consistently innovative since we were founded in 2017, achieving major industry firsts and using proprietary software and data analysis to optimise operational performance for our customers. At the end of their life, we repurpose electric vehicle batteries to provide clean power at depots, on construction sites and film sets.

Today we have 730 MW of grid scale battery storage operational and under construction and are the largest owner and operator of EV buses in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, supporting over 1,000 electric vehicles worldwide. In our first five years we have raised nearly £1.8 billion in funding and have expanded into other markets such as the US. Our rapidly growing company is looking for highly talented and motivated people to join us.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Zenobe is seeking a highly organised and proactive Hardware Manager. You will manage our Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) portfolio including chargers, power electronics and ancillary systems.

Reporting to the Senior Hardware Manager you will work closely with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal teams to ensure our hardware meets performance, reliability, and regulatory standards.

This is a hybrid working role with a minimum of 2 days per week working from our Innovation Test Centre in Portsmouth, Hampshire.

A TASTE OF THE DAY TO DAY

Manage relationships with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure quality, performance, and timely delivery of hardware components
Work with suppliers & internal teams to rigorously interrogate system changes, such as device firmware, prior to deployment
Oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of EVSE, and power systems to ensure they meet performance and safety standards. Working with technical colleagues to develop required test cases
Manage onboarding of EVSE and develop test cases with technical team to validate compatibility, efficiency, and reliability with fleet operations
Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, including ISO
Work closely with software and controls teams to integrate hardware systems with fleet management and smart charging platforms
Conduct failure analysis and implement corrective actions to improve system reliability
Work with operations team to ensure that the whole EVSE lifecycle is considered. Enabling optimised EVSE installation & commissioning and establishing spare parts solutions; maintenance instruction and operator training
Assist operations and maintenance teams in diagnosing and resolving hardware-related issues in the field
Continuously prioritise demands on a value driven basis
Stay updated on emerging technologies, including bidirectional charging (V2G), smart grid integration, and battery repurposing for second-life applications
Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety, performance, or longevity

Health and Safety

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.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

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.

Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent domain experience also considered
5+ years of experience in EVs, energy storage, or fleet electrification projects
Strong understanding of high-voltage systems (400V/800V), battery management systems (BMS), and power distribution
Experience with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and charger testing
Strong project management skills, with experience managing suppliers, contracts, and timelines
Ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams, including software, operations, and regulatory compliance
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
Passion for clean energy, fleet decarbonisation, and sustainable transport solutions

Preferred Experience

Experience working with bus, truck, or commercial fleet operators
Understanding of battery repurposing and second-life energy storage applications

WORKING AT ZENOBE

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!

WHAT WE OFFER

Charge your career at Zenobē and receive

Up to 33% annual bonus for being awesome
25 days holiday, 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 APPROACH TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

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.

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