Regional Manager Maintenance & Repair (m/f/d) - North-East

As Regional Fleet Manager you are a key member of the Regional Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Market Fleet Manager, assigned to the Regional Operations Manager of your region. You'll lead all Technicians within your region, with indirect oversight of Fleet Managers and Damage Detection Experts for ca. 1000 vehicles at 10 Stations. Your mission: drive fleet availability, repair turn-around, cost efficiency, and quality across region.

Responsibilities

Own the Maintenance, Repair and Fleet Transfer budget and ensure cost-efficient, high-quality repairs across the region; Define repair strategies per vehicle based on damage reports and operational priorities; Maintain strong vehicle availability by coordinating workshop capacity, scheduling, and spare parts flow; Build and optimize the internal and external workshop network to improve turnaround times and cost efficiency; Lead and develop fleet teams at the station (technicians, fleet managers, damage detection experts) ensuring consistent performance and technical capability, damage detection rates and spare parts inventory; Track key KPIs such as repair cost, time, and damage detection accuracy and drive strategic initiatives for continuous improvement

Requirements

Degree or Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Technology, or similar technical field; 5+ years of experience in fleet management, maintenance, repair, or workshop management; 3+ 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; Confident leader with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-site environment; travel to internal stations and external vendors within the region required; Fluency in German and English, written and spoken; Proficient in maintenance or fleet management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

Benefits

Team spirit and team events; Individual Growth Plan and Inhouse Academy for personal and professional development; Annual camper budget