Mechanic Lead

Are you ready for your Swapfiets adventure?

Hi, we’re Swapfiets The bike subscription that lets you always rely on your bike to work. Our mission? Making cities more livable and sustainable, following the motto “own less, use more.”

Do you see challenges instead of problems? And are you ready to shift your career into the next gear? Then you’re ready for the Swapfiets adventure

As a Mechanic Lead in our warehouse in Mechelen, you are the essential link in our operations. You lead the workshop team and are responsible for the repair and maintenance of our bikes and e-bikes, as well as their quality and safety. In close cooperation with the logistics team, you ensure that we are never caught by surprise and always have enough bikes and spare parts in stock. And last perhaps most importantly you create a safe and enjoyable working environment for your team members.

How you pedal us forward

• You coordinate daily operations and organize team meetings that keep everyone motivated.
• As Mechanic Lead, you also support HR processes such as recruiting, performance management, sick leave, and vacation planning.
• You ensure that our warehouse stock is always up to date.
• You coordinate quality checks and process the insights gained.
• You support new colleagues during onboarding and run training sessions together with our Training & Quality Mechanic.
• You ensure a safe working environment.
• We aim to build a 100% recyclable bike. As the main point of contact for waste streams in the workshop, you play a key role in our sustainability efforts.

The gear you need

• You have experience leading and developing a team, ideally a diverse team with different nationalities.
• You have relevant experience as a bicycle mechanic or in a comparable technical field and possess strong technical knowledge.
• You know how to coach and inspire colleagues.
• You are available full-time.
• You have a strong eye for detail and work very accurately.
• You are passionate about bikes and micro-mobility.

Benefits for a smooth ride:

• 35 holidays;
• Your own Swapfiets (lend-lease);
• Lots of responsibility, challenging work, and friendly colleagues;
• An hourly salary of €20.91;
• Travel allowance is reimbursed;
• We offer AG Insurance;
• We offer you a young dynamic environment;
• Good working atmosphere and nice colleagues;
• Good coffee;
• Team buildings and BBQ’s.

Pedaling Towards Inclusivity at Swapfiets

At Swapfiets, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusivity. While we’re proud of our progress, we know there’s more to do. Research shows underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet all requirements but we don’t check all the boxes either We value equal opportunity, unique perspectives, and diverse experiences. So, even if you don’t see yourself represented on our team, we encourage you to apply because when we pedal together, we go further

• Free Swapfiets
• Growth opportunities
• Supportive team
• Learning opportunities
• Learning opportunities

Why you should ride with us

Working at Swapfiets means joining the ride of your life. We pedal with purpose, knowing our work drives real impact for people, cities, and the planet. With a supportive team, open communication, and a flat structure, you’ll always have others cheering you on. As we move fast and tackle the unexpected twists along the way, we make sure the journey stays exciting, rewarding, and, most importantly, fun

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