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ABOUT US

Indie Campers, the go-to campervan Marketplace, is on a mission of making road trips available to everyone. Thanks to its digital approach and customer-centric orientation, Indie Campers has developed a strong booking experience and high-quality road trips at affordable prices.

With over one million nights rented through our travel platform, we have welcomed more than 300,000 travelers from 169 countries. We offer a comprehensive and expanding array of road trip possibilities: short-term RV rentals, long-term campervan subscriptions, and the possibility of buying one of our vehicles available for sale.

Rooted in a deep technological focus, our challenges are both exciting and demanding and require top talent and motivation to be successfully pursued. We are growing our team and looking for those interested in pursuing this dream with us and joining an ever-developing journey.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Mechanical Leader to oversee the operations of our workshop. The ideal candidate will coordinate a team of mechanics, establish repair priorities, manage spare parts and stocks, and maintain budgetary control, all while upholding high standards of quality and safety.

WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON?

Team Management:

  • Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of a team of mechanics, including scheduling, task allocation, and performance reviews.
  • Provide hands-on guidance and training to ensure team members develop technical skills and adhere to company standards.
  • Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.

Workshop Operations:

  • Plan, prioritize, and oversee campervan repair and maintenance tasks to minimize downtime.
  • Inspect completed work to ensure quality and compliance with safety regulations.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for escalated technical issues or complex repairs.

Inventory and Spare Parts Management:

  • Monitor stock levels of tools, spare parts, and consumables, ensuring availability to meet operational needs.
  • Coordinate with suppliers for timely procurement and negotiate cost-effective purchasing agreements.
  • Maintain accurate inventory records and implement cost-control measures.

Budget and Reporting:

  • Track and report on workshop performance metrics, including repair turnaround times and budget adherence.
  • Propose improvements in processes to optimize efficiency and reduce costs.

Safety and Compliance:

  • Ensure adherence to workplace safety standards and regulations.
  • Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify and mitigate potential hazards.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

  • Proven experience in mechanical repair and maintenance, preferably in campervans or similar vehicles.
  • Knowledge of stock and spare part management systems.
  • Budget management experience and a results-oriented approach.
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Are you ready to Go Indie?

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What this application asks

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First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Location

  • Do you have a valid driver's license for the UK? choose one
  • Do you have a fluent level of English? choose one
  • Are you an UK citizen or do you have a valid UK work permit? choose one
  • What's your availability to start this role? choose one
  • When you apply to a job on this site, the personal data contained in your application will be collected by Indie Campers (“Controller”), which you contact regarding this topics by emailing talent.acquisition@indiecampers.com. Your personal data will be processed for the purposes of managing Controller’s recruitment related activities, which include setting up and conducting interviews and tests for applicants, evaluating and assessing the results thereto, and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment and hiring processes. Your personal data will be shared with Greenhouse Software, Inc., a cloud services provider located in the United States of America and engaged by Controller to help manage its recruitment and hiring process on Controller’s behalf. Your personal data will be retained by Controller for two years. Under the GDPR, you have the right to request access to your personal data, to request that your personal data be rectified or erased, and to request that processing of your personal data be restricted. You also have to right to data portability. In addition, you may lodge a complaint with an EU supervisory authority. choose one
  • Do you have a technical certification, a degree in Automotive Mechanics or in a similar field, or 5+ years of experience working at a workshop?? choose any
  • Please submit your technical certification/degree below. upload · optional