Head of Fleet Maintenance & Repair – DACH

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. Lead all Regional Fleet Managers across 5 DACH Regions, with indirect oversight of Fleet Managers, Technicians, Damage Detection Experts, and Spare Parts Experts for over 4,000 vehicles at over 40 stations .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • GermanyLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fleet management, maintenance, and repair operations, with a strong focus on budget management, strategic planning, and team leadership. Proficient in optimizing workshop processes and ensuring high-quality vehicle availability across multiple sites.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fleet ManagementBudget ManagementPeople ManagementAnalytical SkillsMaintenance Systems Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Fleet ManagementMaintenance ManagementRepair StrategiesKPI TrackingCost Efficiency

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsStakeholder ManagementLeadershipAnalytical ThinkingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

SAPOracle

Industry Keywords

Mechanical EngineeringAutomotive TechnologyWorkshop ManagementDamage DetectionOperational Efficiency

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead all Regional Fleet Managers across 5 DACH Regions, with indirect oversight of Fleet Managers, Technicians, Damage Detection Experts, and Spare Parts Experts for over 4,000 vehicles at over 40 stations
Report directly to the Business Director - DACH and work closely with Regional Operations Managers
Own the Maintenance, Repair, and Fleet Transfer budget
Ensure cost-efficient, high-quality repairs across the market
Define repair strategies per vehicle based on damage reports and operational priorities
Coordinate workshop capacity, scheduling, and spare parts flow to maintain vehicle availability
Build and optimize the internal and external workshop network
Lead and develop station fleet teams
Track repair cost, repair time, and damage detection accuracy KPIs
Spearhead strategic initiatives for continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree or apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Technology, or a similar technical field
8+ years of experience in fleet management, maintenance/repair, or workshop management
5+ years of direct people management experience, preferably in a technical and operational environment
Strong analytical and budgeting skills with a focus on efficiency and quality
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-site environment
Travel to internal stations and external vendors within the market required
Proficient in maintenance or fleet management systems, such as SAP or Oracle
Working proficiency in both German and English
Eligibility to work in the country of application
At least 18 years old

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collegial atmosphere with flat hierarchies, fun, and team spirit
Regular team events, including joint sports sessions and pizza & beer evenings
Individual Growth Plan
Inhouse Academy
Annual camper budget