Area Manager Maintance

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.
• FLEX WORK & WORKATION: You are flexible in terms of working hours. Our Flex Work Policy enables you to switch between office days and home office days and work from abroad in Europe for one month per year
• 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
• JOB BIKE: Stay fit with our job bike offer
• DISCOUNTS: Use our Corporate Benefits Platform, the Travel Industry Card and Family & Friends Discounts
• THE PLACE TO BE: Look forward to a beautiful, bright office with everything your heart desires, like table tennis and table football. You can also enjoy our weekly breakfast and lunch specials
• OFFICE DOGS: Dogs in the office are welcome

As Area Manager Maintenance & Repair 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.
• 6+ years of experience in fleet maintenance, repair, or workshop management.
• 3+ 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).

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 , 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