Lead Mechanic

We’re looking for an experienced Lead Mechanic who will ensure that our local maintenance team is well-equipped and maintains the highest quality standards when repairing the vehicles.

About us

With over 150 million users in 45+ countries, Bolt is one of the fastest-growing tech companies in Europe and Africa. And it's all thanks to our people.

We believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or ability.

Our ultimate goal is to make cities for people, not cars. And we need your help on this mission!

About the role

As a Lead Mechanic, you'll manage a team of mechanics and ensure their work is efficiently organised, provide them with training and guidance, and help them develop.

In addition, you’ll be in charge of overseeing the warehouse operations where the e-scooter are stored. This includes managing procurement activities to ensure that mechanics have all the necessary equipment and materials to work efficiently.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Managing and training a team of mechanics and providing regular feedback for their development.
• Taking proactive responsibility for daily and routine operations in the warehouse and maintaining an efficient inventory management system to ensure prompt availability of spare parts.
• Performing weekly and monthly inspections of the warehouse, identifying areas for improvement, and tracking and implementing actions to enhance efficiency and safety.
• Supervising the implementation and training of employees on relevant guidelines in the warehouse, such as diagnosis stations, primary issue evaluation, charging stations, battery management, etc.
• Implementing and maintaining health and safety standards as outlined in our internal policies and legal requirements.
• Supporting the Operations Manager Maintenance on regional projects and sharing best practices across all locations.

About you:

• You have at least 2 years of experience as a mechanic, preferably in automotive or electronic repair industries and previous experience managing a team.
• You’re fluent in English and the local language and possess strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Your hands-on work demonstrates a high level of initiative in actively seeking solutions to challenges and a strong sense of ownership.
• You possess strong analytical skills and experience working with software like Excel or Google Sheets.
• You're experienced in driving efficiency by improving and standardising processes, and you can effectively prioritise and delegate work assignments.
• You’re capable of working independently and possess strong time management skills.

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!

Why you’ll love it here:

• Play a direct role in shaping the future of mobility.
• Impact millions of customers and partners in 600+ cities across 50+ countries.
• Work in fast-moving autonomous teams with some of the smartest people in the world.
• Accelerate your professional growth with unique career opportunities.
• Get a rewarding salary and stock option package that lets you focus on doing your best work.

*Some perks may differ depending on your location and role.