Why roadsurfer?
TEAM SPIRIT & TEAM EVENTS: Look forward to a collegial atmosphere with flat hierarchies, lots of fun and great team spirit, as well as regular team events such as joint sports sessions, pizza & beer evenings, etc.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT: We support your personal and professional development through an individual Growth Plan and our Inhouse Academy
CAMPER BUDGET: You get an annual camper budget to experience the #happyroadsurfing lifestyle for yourself
We look for a Lead Maintenance & Repair for the regions Germany South!
As Regional Lead Operations you are a key member of the Market Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Head of Maintenance & Repair (M&R) and working closely with the Head of Market (Station Operations).
You’ll lead all Regional Technicians and Damage Control Managers, with indirect oversight of Fleet Condition and Station Detection & Repair Managers.
Your mission: drive repair quality, cost efficiency, and vehicle availability across the market — keeping our fleet running smoothly and our operations performing at their best.
The role - your passion
Own the Maintenance & Repair (M&R) budget and ensure cost-efficient, high-quality repairs across the market such as Repair Strategy, Workshop Network, Spare Parts Inventory
Define repair strategies per vehicle based on damage reports and operational priorities.
Maintain strong vehicle availability by coordinating workshop capacity, scheduling, and spare parts flow.
Build and optimize the internal and external workshop network to improve turnaround times and cost efficiency.
Lead and develop station repair teams, ensuring consistent performance and technical capability, damage detection rates and sparte parts inventory.
Track key KPIs such as repair cost, time, and damage detection accuracy to drive continuous improvement.
What You Need To Surf The Wave With Us
Degree or Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Technology, or similar technical field.
5+ years of experience in fleet maintenance, repair, or workshop management.
2+ years of direct people management experience, preferably in a technical and operational environment
Strong analytical and budgeting skills with a focus on efficiency and quality.
Confident leader with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-site environment; travel to internal stations and external vendors within the market required.
Proficient in maintenance or fleet management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
Your Salary
The salary range for this position is up to €60,000 gross annually. Your salary will be reviewed at least once a year during an annual performance review.
Ready to surf?
You’re perfect for the job? Then we look forward to receiving your application! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us anytime at [email protected], and we’ll get back to you as quickly as possible.
ABOUT #ROADSURFER
We are more than Europe's largest campervan rental company. In 2021 we launched our platform roadsurfer spots in addition to our other products rent, abo and sales – a platform where you can discover and book unique camping spots. But that’s only the beginning. We are growing fast, so hop on board and join us on our journey. The roadsurfer philosophy is simple: rent an RV, start your adventure, be happy. Come ride the wave with us!
Skills Required
- Degree or Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Technology, or similar technical field.
- 5+ years of experience in fleet maintenance, repair, or workshop management.
- 2+ years of direct people management experience in a technical or operational environment.
- Strong analytical and budgeting skills focused on efficiency and quality.
- Confident leadership with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-site environment; travel to internal stations and external vendors required.
- Proficient in maintenance or fleet management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
What We Do
roadsurfer was founded in 2016 and is the world's leading expert in campervan travel with its colourful campervans for rental, subscription and sale as well as the roadsurfer spots platform. The roadsurfer campervan promise: Ready-to-go camping package, flexible cancellation or rebooking, unlimited free kilometres and always the latest campervan model. The Munich-based company's core business - the hire and sale of campervans - is represented at over 70 locations in 14 European countries: Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, Austria, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, as well as England, Scotland, Ireland, Switzerland and in Sweden and Norway. In 2022, roadsurfer opens its first station in the USA, in Los Angeles. In 2024, the locations in Las Vegas and San Francisco will be added, as well as two stations in Canada: Vancouver and Calgary. In 2024, the camper expert will have a fleet of almost 8.500 campers worldwide, including VW, Mercedes Benz, Ford, Westfalia, Knaus and Bürstner. The company has developed into a digital lifestyle travel brand in the growing global outdoor travel market, not least thanks to the launch of roadsurfer spots. Attention job seekers: If you want to start with us, you have to expect that our team is just as addictive as a road trip with our iconic campers. Surf the camper wave - we are curious about you!
