Workshop Operations Lead

About Bolt

Bolt is shaping a future where cities are built for people, not cars. What started as an ambitious project of a 19-year-old in 2013 has grown into a global mobility platform used by more than 200 million customers and 4.5 million driver and courier partners across 50 countries.

From ride-hailing and food delivery to scooters, e-bikes, and car-sharing, Bolt helps people move through cities every day. Small, autonomous teams drive this work, combining the speed and ownership of a startup with the scale of a global technology company backed by more than €1bn in funding.

And we're just getting started.

Why join Bolt?

• Build the future of mobility and help transform how people live and move in cities.

• Tackle challenges at scale that span technology, operations, regulation, and growth.

• Take real ownership early. Small, lean teams mean your decisions matter from day one, and you'll learn fast alongside some of the best people in the industry.

• Join one of Europe's leading technology companies, backed by world-class investors including Sequoia.

About the role
As a Lead Mechanic, you’ll lead our mechanic team and take ownership of daily workshop and warehouse operations in Reykjavík. You’ll organise workloads, train and develop the team, and actively participate in scooter diagnosis and repairs.

You’ll also manage inventory and procurement, ensuring the team has the parts, tools and equipment needed to keep our fleet safe, reliable and available for riders.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Leading and training the mechanic team, setting daily priorities, allocating tasks and providing regular feedback to support their development.

• Diagnosing and repairing e-scooters alongside the team, supporting complex repairs and ensuring quality checks are completed before vehicles return to service.

• Managing vehicle flow from intake through repair to deployment readiness, maintaining accurate vehicle statuses and repair records, and reducing backlogs and turnaround times.

• Owning warehouse organisation and inventory management, including stock counts, tracking vehicles, batteries, tools and parts usage, and coordinating procurement and replenishment.

• Maintaining a safe and efficient warehouse through regular inspections, facility upkeep and employee training on workshop procedures, battery handling, charging and storage, in line with internal policies and applicable legal requirements.

• Coordinating with operations and servicing partners, monitoring repair quality and productivity, and supporting regional projects and the sharing of best practices.

About you

• You have at least two years of experience as a mechanic, preferably working with e-scooters, e-bikes, automotive equipment or electronics repair, and previous experience leading a team.

• You enjoy hands-on work, have strong troubleshooting skills and can balance practical repairs with responsibility for people and warehouse operations.

• You have experience managing inventory, maintaining accurate stock records and planning spare-parts replenishment.

• You’re comfortable using digital maintenance and inventory systems, Excel or Google Sheets to organise work and monitor performance.

• You take initiative, work independently and can improve processes, prioritise workloads and delegate tasks effectively.

• You’re fluent in English and have strong communication and collaboration skills.

Why you’ll love it here

• Accelerate your professional growth with unique career opportunities.

• Enjoy a rewarding salary and stock options, knowing that as Bolt succeeds, so do you.

• Take care of your physical and mental health with our wellness perks.

• Celebrate 5 years at Bolt with a 1-month paid sabbatical to recharge.

• Connect with colleagues at annual company events and smaller team gatherings.

Some perks may differ depending on your location and role.

At Bolt, using AI daily is a baseline expectation for everyone. If there’s a faster, smarter way to do your work, we expect you to find it. You’re still responsible for the output, so the standard stays high when using AI tools.

Experience is great, but what we really look for is drive, intelligence, and integrity. So even if you don’t tick every box, please consider applying!

Everyone is welcome

Bolt is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, nationality, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. If you require any adjustments, please let us know.