KFZ-Mechatroniker (m/w/d)

About the Position

KFZ-Mechatroniker (m/w/d)

Hamburg, Germany

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About the Company

Indie Campers, the leading marketplace for recreational vehicles, is dedicated to making road trips accessible to everyone. With its digital approach and customer-centric focus, Indie Campers has created an excellent booking experience and high-quality road trips at affordable prices.

With over a million nights booked through our travel platform, we have welcomed more than 300,000 travelers from 169 countries. We offer a comprehensive and ever-growing range of road trip opportunities: short-term recreational vehicle rentals, long-term campervan subscriptions, and the option to purchase one of our vehicles for sale.

Due to our strong technological focus, our challenges are both exciting and demanding, requiring top talent and high motivation to successfully meet them. We are expanding our team and are looking for people who want to realize this dream with us and embark on a journey that is constantly evolving.

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Responsibilities

As a KFZ-Mechatroniker, you will be responsible for:

• Maintenance:

  • Conducting systematic vehicle inspections and diagnosing problems with the interior, equipment, and exterior.
  • Performing maintenance and repair work on recreational vehicles and trailers, including: replacing minor exterior parts (light bulbs, windows, mirrors); replacing parts and repairing recreational vehicles; troubleshooting and repairing equipment in recreational vehicles.
  • Determining the cause of a malfunction before replacing parts and deciding – and communicating clearly – when a vehicle is actually ready for rental.
  • Keeping track of your repair list from start to finish and adjusting it when urgent orders come in without losing sight of the originally planned work.
  • Keeping all vehicle documents, repair records, and parts consumption up to date in the fleet management system.
  • Keeping tools, equipment, and the work area clean and tidy.
  • Ensuring clear management of spare parts inventory – conducting inventory checks and recording incoming goods and consumption of spare parts.
  • Receiving deliveries and supplies, storing them in storage areas, and recording consumption and new orders.
  • Maintaining and building relationships with external partners and coordinating the execution of vehicle work with external suppliers and regional teams.

• Daily Depot Operations:

  • Preparing vehicles and equipment for customers.
  • Assisting in processing incoming reservations, welcoming guests, and handling check-ins and check-outs.
  • Maintaining depot-stored equipment, extras, and consumables.

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Requirements

• At least 1 year of practical experience in repair, installation, or maintenance – recreational vehicles, trailers, boats, household appliances, carpentry, bodywork, or similar. We value what you can repair, not in which industry you have done it.
• Strengths in at least one of the following areas: interior fitting, equipment/system repair, or exterior repairs – willingness to learn the other areas.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools.
• Ability to work from a repair list and adjust the daily schedule according to incoming jobs.
• Fluent German and good English skills in a professional context.
• Work permit for Germany, valid driver's license (Class B), and sufficient confidence in handling a recreational vehicle.
• Availability on weekends and public holidays.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel, including the possibility of working abroad for certain periods depending on the project.
• Availability on weekends and during peak times; no issues with being on your feet for extended periods inside and outside the depot and lifting loads of 10-15 kg.

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We Offer

• Join a young, rapidly growing, and innovative company where you can make a difference.
• Career opportunities in the field and possibilities for a transfer to our offices in Lisbon, Mexico City, or Manila.
• Continuous training and coaching to develop the skills that matter to you.
• Compensation package with performance and referral bonuses.
• Free road trips to experience Indie firsthand – travel through Europe, North America, and Oceania.

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Are you ready to take the step into self-employment?