Call Handler / Emergency Response Specialist (Mid-day shift)

Company: TaskUs
Apply for the Call Handler / Emergency Response Specialist (Mid-day shift)
Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Autonomous Vehicle – Emergency Response Specialist

As a Call Handler / Emergency Response Specialist you will provide real-time guidance and support to autonomous vehicles (AVs) in complex driving scenarios. As a fleet response team member, you can expect to assist autonomous vehicles in real-time.

Responsibilities

  • Navigational Assistance: Guide AVs through challenging situations, such as blocked streets, narrow lanes, and private driveways, ensuring efficient and safe navigation.
  • Decision Making: Collaborate with AVs to optimise driving paths, considering factors like lane closures and traffic conditions.
  • Safety Oversight: Monitor AV behaviour and intervene to prioritise safety and avoid potential hazards.
  • Human‑Machine Interaction: Maintain effective communication with AVs to ensure seamless cooperation and timely responses.
  • Problem Solving: Adapt to dynamic road conditions and rapidly address unexpected challenges.
  • Continuous Learning: Contribute to the improvement of AV technology by analysing past performance and identifying opportunities for optimisation.
  • Safety Compliance: Ensure adherence to all relevant safety regulations and certifications.

Minimum Requirements

  • Pass a background check, drug test, and physical.
  • 999/ Emergency Telecommunications experience or similar – minimum of 1 year experience.
  • Valid driver’s licence with 3 years of driving experience and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

  • Deescalation skills/experience.
  • Strong focus on safety and attention to detail.
  • Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment.
  • Strong customer service, de‑escalation, communication and interpersonal skills with 2 years experience.
  • Adaptability to new technologies and processes.
  • Ability to self‑correct and learn from previous mistakes.
  • Maintain safety compliance certifications.
  • Ability to stay focused and seated for multiple hours at a time.
  • Ability to multitask in dynamic situations.
  • Schedule flexibility to support a 24×7 operation including holidays.

Benefits

  • Annual Salary: £32k
  • Private Medical Insurance (PMI) through BUPA
  • Dental Insurance through BUPA
  • Life Insurance through Canada Life
  • Income Protection Insurance through Canada Life
  • Pension Insurance through Aviva
  • Birthday Leave
  • Referral Incentive Program

Additional Company Provisions

  • Be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of transportation.
  • Contribute to enhancing safety and efficiency on the roads.
  • Work in a collaborative and supportive environment.

TaskUs is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We celebrate and support diversity; we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Posted: June 6th, 2026