Fleet Lead Mechanic for E-Bike & Scooter

Beryl; Poole; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days off inclusive of bank holidays

Employer pension contributions

Paid sick leave

Enhanced parental leave

Birthdays off

Employee assistance programme

Annual learning and development budget

Cycle-to-work scheme

Tech scheme

Paid volunteer days

Discounted gym memberships

Job summary

Beryl in Poole is seeking a Head Mechanic to provide technical leadership in the workshop, maintaining the fleet and driving availability. You will mentor the mechanics, set quality standards and collaborate with engineering to improve processes.

The role requires hands-on diagnostic skills across bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters, strong planning and safety focus, and the ability to train and develop the team.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in mechanical/engineering workshops with supervisory or leadership background.
• Outstanding diagnostic skills across bikes, e‑bikes and e‑scooters with a commitment to quality.
• Strong planning, prioritisation and communication skills within operational environments.
• Deep understanding of workshop Health & Safety requirements.
• Proven ability in training, coaching and managing performance against technical KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day workshop operations, prioritizing repairs and servicing to meet fleet availability targets.
• Provide hands‑on technical expertise and serve as the escalation point for complex mechanical issues.
• Oversee quality control by performing regular inspections and coaching the team on Beryl standards.
• Manage workshop resources, including tools, equipment, and parts inventory accuracy.
• Champion Health & Safety compliance, ensuring a safe working environment and proper equipment use.
• Support team development through practical training, onboarding, and performance guidance.
• Identify recurring technical issues and collaborate with engineering for continuous improvement.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of vehicle specifications, tooling and repair procedures.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and technical guidance to Mechanics.
• Assist the Depot Lead with identifying training needs and development opportunities.
• Work closely with the On‑Street Operations team to align workshop output with operational demand.
• Provide operational support to the workshop and assume the duties of the Depot Lead during their leave of absence.

Skills

Workshop leadership

Mechanical troubleshooting

Diagnostic skills

Job description

Beryl in Poole is seeking a Head Mechanic to provide technical leadership in the workshop, maintaining the fleet and driving availability. You will mentor the mechanics, set quality standards and collaborate with engineering to improve processes.

The role requires hands-on diagnostic skills across bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters, strong planning and safety focus, and the ability to train and develop the team.