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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 advantageous.
  • Experience training and coaching other technicians.
  • Knowledge of stock and spare-parts management systems.
  • Experience with budget management and a results-oriented approach.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, organization, and attention to detail.
  • A high sense of responsibility and accountability.
  • A good level of English; knowledge of the local language is advantageous.
  • Eligibility to work in Iceland, a valid driving licence, and confidence driving a campervan.
  • Availability to work weekends and public holidays.
  • Flexibility and availability to travel, including the possibility of working abroad for specific periods depending on the project.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and coordinate the maintenance team's daily activities, including scheduling, task allocation, and performance evaluations.
  • Provide practical guidance and training so that RFAs and interns develop technical skills and meet company standards.
  • Plan, prioritize, and supervise campervan repair and maintenance tasks to minimize downtime.
  • Inspect completed work to ensure quality and compliance with safety standards.
  • Serve as the primary contact for complex or escalated technical issues, and perform repairs personally when workload requires.
  • Coordinate vehicle work with external suppliers and regional teams.
  • Monitor stock levels of tools, spare parts, and consumables to ensure availability for operations.
  • Coordinate with external suppliers for repairs outside the company's internal scope and for spare-parts procurement; negotiate cost-efficient 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 regular inspections and audits to identify and mitigate potential risks.

Desired Qualifications

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

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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