Head of Bike Mechanics

Kats Recruitment; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A growing e-mobility company in Berlin is looking for a Head of Bike Mechanics to lead their workshop team. In this role, you will oversee the technical quality and operational efficiency, ensuring all e-bikes meet high standards of safety and performance. You'll recruit, mentor a skilled team, and streamline workshop processes. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of hands-on mechanical experience, leadership skills, and a passion for sustainable transport. A competitive compensation package and growth opportunities are offered.

Leistungen

Competitive compensation package

Discount on company e-bikes

Career growth opportunities

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with e-bike systems and complex mechanical issues.
• At least 2 years in a leadership role managing technical staff.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Aufgaben

• Recruit and lead a high-performing team of bike mechanics.
• Oversee inspection, repair, and quality control of e-bike models.
• Design and implement training programs for mechanics.

Kenntnisse

Hands-on experience as a bike mechanic

Leadership experience

Inventory management skills

Excellent communication skills

Fluency in German

Passion for bikes and e-mobility

Jobbeschreibung

Head of Bike Mechanics

Location: Berlin, Germany · E-mobility / e-bike workshop

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and driven Head of Bike Mechanics to lead and grow our workshop team. In this leadership role, you will take full responsibility for the technical quality, operational efficiency, and team development ensuring that every e‑bike leaving your workshop meets high standards of safety, performance, and craftsmanship. You’ll play a key part in scaling operations, shaping workshop processes, and building a skilled, motivated mechanic team in a dynamic and growing e‑mobility company.

Core Responsibilities

• Recruit, build, and lead a high‑performing team of bike mechanics.
• Assign tasks, manage workloads, and ensure team motivation and cohesion.
• Oversee inspection, repair, refurbishment, and quality control of a wide variety of e‑bike models from routine maintenance to complex repairs.
• Design, implement and maintain a comprehensive training program for new and existing mechanics to elevate technical skills, efficiency and safety standards.
• Manage spare parts and consumables inventory: track stock levels, ensure timely availability of parts, and optimize supply usage for efficient operations.
• Continuously evaluate and improve repair processes, workshop workflows, and service quality using both mechanical expertise and, where relevant, hardware/software tools to streamline operations.
• Mentor and develop junior staff and Team Leads providing guidance, feedback and performance management to build a reliable and skilled team.
• Ensure all work meets the company’s quality and safety standards, and that every refurbished or repaired bike is delivered in excellent condition.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 7+ years of hands‑on experience as a bike mechanic, with strong expertise in complex mechanical issues and e‑bike systems.
• At least 2 years experience in a leadership or supervisory capacity managing technical staff, ideally in a bike workshop or e‑mobility environment.
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced, growing operational setting.
• Strong inventory management skills and familiarity with workshop logistics, parts procurement and consumables tracking.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills capable of motivating and developing a team, giving clear feedback, and maintaining cohesion.
• Fluency in German and good command of English; additional languages are a plus.
• Passion for bikes, e‑mobility and sustainable transport committed to quality workmanship and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• A central leadership role with real influence in shaping workshop operations and company growth.
• Opportunity to build and lead a dedicated team from the ground up.
• Dynamic, fast‑paced working environment in a forward‑thinking e‑mobility company.
• Competitive compensation package including stock options, benefits and perks.
• Discount on company e‑bikes, career growth opportunities, and a flexible, solution‑oriented culture.

You are an experienced bike professional who cares deeply about quality, efficiency and teamwork. You combine strong mechanical know‑how with leadership skills and a structured, process‑oriented mindset. You thrive in growing environments and enjoy building and mentoring teams. If you're passionate about e‑mobility and ready to take responsibility for a workshop’s performance, this role offers a unique opportunity to lead and make a difference.