Lead Mechanic

Bolt; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Wellness perks

1 month sabbatical after 5 years

Job summary

Bolt is hiring a Lead Mechanic to manage a team of mechanics and supervise warehouse operations for e-scooter storage and parts procurement. You will train staff, ensure efficient daily workflows, and maintain an effective parts inventory across locations.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years as a mechanic, leadership experience, and strong Excel/Sheets skills. English fluency and a UK driving license are essential. Compensation includes stock options and wellness perks.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a mechanic, with team leadership preferred.
• Hands-on approach with initiative and ownership.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using Excel or Google Sheets.
• Ability to drive efficiency by standardising processes and prioritising work.

Responsibilities

• Manage and train a team of mechanics and provide regular feedback for development.
• Oversee daily warehouse operations and maintain inventory management for spare parts.
• Conduct weekly and monthly warehouse inspections and drive improvements for efficiency and safety.
• Oversee guidelines in the warehouse including diagnosis stations, charging stations, and battery management.
• Uphold health and safety standards per internal policies and legal requirements.
• Support Operations Manager Maintenance on regional projects and share best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Initiative

Time management

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

About Bolt

Bolt is shaping a future where cities are built for people, not cars. What started as an ambitious project of a 19-year-old in 2013 has grown into a global mobility platform used by more than 200 million customers and 4.5 million driver and courier partners across 50 countries. From ride-hailing and food delivery to scooters, e-bikes, and car-sharing, Bolt helps people move through cities every day. Small, autonomous teams drive this work, combining the speed and ownership of a startup with the scale of a global technology company backed by more than €1bn in funding. And we're just getting started.

Why join Bolt?

• Build the future of mobility and help transform how people live and move in cities.
• Tackle challenges at scale that span technology, operations, regulation, and growth.
• Take real ownership early. Small, lean teams mean your decisions matter from day one, and you'll learn fast alongside some of the best people in the industry.
• Join one of Europe's leading technology companies, backed by world-class investors including Sequoia.

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.
• 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.
• You have a UK driving license. You're also fluent in English and possess strong communication and collaboration skills.

Why you'll love it here

• Accelerate your professional growth with unique career opportunities.
• Enjoy a rewarding salary and stock options, knowing that as Bolt succeeds, so do you.
• Take care of your physical and mental health with our wellness perks.
• Celebrate 5 years at Bolt with a 1-month paid sabbatical to recharge.
• Connect with colleagues at annual company events and smaller team gatherings.

Some perks may differ depending on your location and role. At Bolt, using AI daily is a baseline expectation for everyone. If there's a faster, smarter way to do your work, we expect you to find it. You're still responsible for the output, so the standard stays high when using AI tools. 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!

Everyone is welcome

Bolt is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, nationality, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. If you require any adjustments, please let us know.