M&R Regional Lead (m/f/d)
- Role
- Operations
- Experience
- Senior
- Employment
- Full-time
Open to DE only. Set where you work from to check your eligibility.
No BS summary
Regional Lead for Maintenance & Repair, reporting to Head of M&R. Will manage technicians and damage control, focusing on repair quality, cost efficiency, and vehicle availability. Requires a degree/apprenticeship in mechanical/automotive engineering, 5+ years fleet maintenance/repair experience, 2+ years people management, strong analytical/budgeting skills, and fluency in German and English.
Core skills
Required skills
Required languages
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
As Regional Lead 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.
- Fluency in German and English, written and spoken
- 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 team@roadsurfer.com, 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!
What you'll do
- 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 they require
- 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).
Benefits
- Collegial atmosphere with flat hierarchies, lots of fun and great team spirit
- Regular team events such as joint sports sessions, pizza & beer evenings, etc.
- Support for personal and professional development through an individual Growth Plan and our Inhouse Academy
- Annual camper budget to experience the #happyroadsurfing lifestyle
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.