Automotive Master Technician - €2,000 Hiring Bonus
About the job
- Completed master-craftsman examination in the automotive technician trade or a comparable trade.
- Practical experience in vehicle diagnostics, maintenance, and repair.
- Ability to work responsibly and in a structured manner.
- Physical fitness to stand and walk for up to eight hours per day.
- A relevant, verifiable vocational qualification is required for eligibility for the change bonus; the person must currently be working in one of the specified automotive trades.
- Serve as the technical point of contact in the workshop and support workshop management in daily operations.
- Take technical responsibility for diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on vehicles ranging from classic cars to electric vehicles.
- Support workshop management with daily organization and workflows.
- Guide and provide technical support to mechanics, journeymen, and apprentices.
- Assist with complex diagnostics and technical questions.
- Perform hands-on workshop work.
- Work a five-day week from Monday to Saturday in an early/late two-shift system.
About the company
ATU runs a nationwide auto service and parts retail network in Germany, with 529 service centers and an online shop. It services vehicles of all makes, performing maintenance and repairs while offering a large range of original-equipment parts, tires, accessories, and mobility products; the vehicle’s warranty remains intact. As part of Mobivia, ATU shares a network of brands, locations, and staff to serve private customers and fleets across Germany. Its goal is to provide convenient, affordable automotive care with a focus on sustainability, including tire recycling and other recycling initiatives.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Bedburg-Hau, Germany
Founded
1985
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- German drivers increasingly defect from dealers to independent workshops, boosting A.T.U traffic.
- Mobivia ownership supports purchasing power, supplier leverage, and cross-border operational know-how.
- A.T.U still retains dominant scale in Germany, protecting brand visibility and local pricing power.
What critics are saying
- Liqui Moly ended its 25-year partnership in May 2025, hurting additive credibility.
- Austria exited in February 2024, shrinking A.T.U's footprint and signaling weak expansion returns.
- Nine-thousand employees across 531 sites create severe wage pressure; margin compression threatens cash generation.
What makes A.T.U unique
- A.T.U runs Germany's largest branded independent workshop network, with 531 German locations.
- Mobivia backs A.T.U, combining parts retail and repair expertise across Europe.
- A.T.U's customer convenience model pairs long hours, quick service, and nationwide coverage.
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Benefits
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Vacation
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Employee Discounts