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Indie Campers

Global RV rental platform and marketplace

Workshop Manager / Senior Mechanic

Automotive Mechanical Repair & MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeReykjavík, Iceland

About the Job

Requirements

  • More than 5 years of experience in workshop, vehicle repair, or vehicle maintenance roles, including at least 2 years leading a team.
  • Strong technical knowledge of automotive or campervan repair; certification in automotive mechatronics or a similar area is a plus.
  • Experience training and coaching other technicians.
  • Knowledge of inventory and spare-parts management systems.
  • Experience with budget management and results orientation.
  • Problem-solving and decision-making ability, strong organization, and attention to detail.
  • A strong sense of responsibility and accountability.
  • Good level of English; knowledge of the local language is a plus.
  • Must be authorized to work in Iceland, hold a valid driver's license, and be confident driving a campervan.
  • Availability to work weekends and public holidays.
  • Flexibility and willingness to travel, including the possibility of working abroad for specific periods depending on the project.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the maintenance business unit at the Reykjavík workshop, ensuring vehicles are ready according to company standards and managing the depot's maintenance profit and loss.
  • Supervise and coordinate daily maintenance team activities, including schedule planning, task allocation, and performance evaluations.
  • Provide hands-on guidance and training so that repair facility assistants and apprentices develop technical skills and meet company standards.
  • Plan, prioritize, and supervise campervan repair and maintenance work to minimize downtime.
  • Inspect completed work to ensure quality and compliance with safety regulations.
  • Serve as the primary contact for complex or escalated technical issues and perform repairs when the workload requires.
  • Coordinate vehicle interventions with external providers and regional teams.
  • Monitor stock levels of tools, spare parts, and consumables to ensure operational availability.
  • Coordinate with external providers for out-of-scope repairs and spare-parts procurement, and negotiate cost-effective purchasing agreements.
  • Maintain accurate spare-parts inventory records, including consumption flows, receipts, and stock counts.
  • Track and report workshop performance metrics, including fleet availability, repair times, and budget compliance.
  • Propose process improvements to optimize efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Ensure compliance with workplace safety standards and regulations.
  • Conduct periodic inspections and audits to identify and mitigate potential risks.

Desired Qualifications

  • Certification in automotive mechatronics or a similar area.
  • Knowledge of the local language.

About the Company

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Indie Campers

Global RV rental platform and marketplace

Indie Campers operates a global platform for RV rentals and road trips. It blends its own fleet of over 10,000 campervans and motorhomes with a peer-to-peer marketplace that lets private and professional hosts list vehicles, offering short-term rentals, long-term subscriptions, and vehicle sales across 100+ cities in Europe, North America, and Oceania. The platform is digital-first, enabling online booking and trip management, with the company’s own fleet offering features like one-way trips, 24/7 support, and inclusive bedding and cooking kits, while the marketplace enlarges vehicle availability. This hybrid model differentiates Indie Campers from competitors by combining owned inventory with a scalable P2P network to extend geographic reach and flexibility. The goal is to make road trips more accessible and personalized for travelers from over 180 countries by growing the fleet, expanding the marketplace, and broadening global coverage.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Series B
Total funding
$78.8M
Headquarters
Lisbon, Portugal
Founded
2013

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