The posting
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 Fleet Manager you are a key member of the Regional Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Market Fleet Manager, assigned to the Regional Operations Manager of your region.
You’ll lead all Technicians within your region, with indirect oversight of Fleet Managers and Damage Detection Experts for ca. 1000 vehicles at 10 Stations. Your mission: drive fleet availability, repair turn-around, cost efficiency, and quality across region — keeping our fleet running smoothly and our operations performing at their best.
The role - your passion
- Own the Maintenance, Repair and Fleet Transfer budget and ensure cost-efficient, high-quality repairs across the region 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 fleet teams at the station (technicians, fleet managers, damage detection experts) 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 and driving strategic initiatives 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 management, 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 region required.
- Fluency in German and English, written and spoken
- Proficient in maintenance or fleet management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
Your Salary We ❤️ transparency. The salary range for this position is between 55,000 EUR and 60,000 EUR gross per year. We are currently introducing salary bands in our job descriptions to ensure that all employees are treated fairly. Once we get to know each other better during the application process and can assess your skills and experience more precisely, we will work together to determine which level within the salary band is the best fit for you. In an annual feedback meeting, your salary will be reviewed at least once a year.
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!
