Mechanic Manager

Are you ready for your Swapfiets adventure?
Hi, we’re Swapfiets! The bike subscription that lets you always rely on your bike to work. Our mission? Making cities more liveable and sustainable, following the motto “own less, use more.”

Do you see challenges instead of problems? And are you ready to shift your career into the next gear? Then you’re ready for the Swapfiets adventure!

As a Mechanic Manager in our warehouse in Den Bosch, you are the essential link in our operations. You lead the workshop team and are responsible for the repair and maintenance of our bikes and e-bikes, as well as their quality and safety.
In close cooperation with the logistics team, you ensure that we are never caught by surprise and always have enough bikes and spare parts in stock. And last perhaps most importantly you create a safe and enjoyable working environment for your team members.

How you pedal us forward!

• You coordinate daily operations and organize team meetings that keep everyone motivated.
• As Mechanic Lead, you also support HR processes such as recruiting, performance management, sick leave, and vacation planning.
• You ensure that our warehouse stock is always up to date.
• You coordinate quality checks and process the insights gained.
• You support new colleagues during onboarding and run training sessions together with our Training & Quality Mechanic.
• You ensure a safe working environment.
• We aim to build a 100% recyclable bike. As the main point of contact for waste streams in the workshop, you play a key role in our sustainability efforts.

The gear you need!

• You have experience leading and developing a team, ideally a diverse team with different nationalities.
• You have relevant experience as a bicycle mechanic or in a comparable technical field and possess strong technical knowledge.
• You know how to coach and inspire colleagues.
• You are available full-time.
• You have a strong eye for detail and work very accurately.
• You are passionate about bikes and micro-mobility.

Benefits for a smooth ride:

• Your own Swapfiets bike.
• Opportunities for team-building and BBQs and of course, there’s always good coffee!
• 37 days of vacation for full-time positions
• Discount for Urbansports
• Discount on Health Insurance (Zilveren Kruis or ONVZ)
• A salary between €3000 and €3,300 per month, based on full-time employment.
• A young, dynamic work environment with plenty of room to shape things.

Pedaling Towards Inclusivity at Swapfiets! 
At Swapfiets, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusivity. While we’re proud of our progress, we know there’s more to do. Research shows underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet all requirements but we don’t check all the boxes either! We value equal opportunity, unique perspectives, and diverse experiences. So, even if you don’t see yourself represented on our team, we encourage you to apply because when we pedal together, we go further!