Mechanic lead at Swapfiets

's-Hertogenbosch
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Salary €17.10 / Hourly
Categories Maintenance repair
Sector Technical
Employment type Fixed-term
Work schedule Full time
Accepted languages EnglishDutch
Experience required
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Swapfiets

Swapfiets is the world’s first bike subscription company, founded in 2014. The company offers reliable city bikes and e‑bikes for a fixed monthly fee. If a bike breaks, it is quickly repaired or replaced, so members can always keep moving. Swapfiets operates in many cities across several countries and continues to grow internationally. Its mission is to make cities more liveable by promoting cycling as a healthy, easy, and sustainable way to travel. 

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You receive an all-in gross hourly wage of €18,72. This amount consists of your base salary of €17,33 per hour, supplemented with ADV allowance, holiday allowance, and profit sharing. Depending on your duties, you may also receive additional allowances, such as shift allowance or cold allowance, which can further increase your final hourly wage.

 

As a mechanic lead at Swapfiets, you guide and support the warehouse team to keep daily operations running smoothly. You help the team stay focused and motivated while ensuring that repairs, quality checks, and documentation are carried out with care and consistency. Swapfiets is the world’s first bike as a service subscription, known for its iconic blue front tire and its promise that every member always has a working bike.  You work in a clean and organized workspace with clear processes that help everyone perform at their best. From the start, you receive clear tasks, practical guidance, and all the support you need to feel confident in your role. With your coaching and oversight, every bike leaves the warehouse safe, reliable and ready for the road. 

 

Your daily tasks 

You lead the workshop and support the mechanics. You will: 

 

  • Coordinate daily operations and lead team meetings 
  • Motivate and support your team during the shift 
  • Support HR tasks like recruitment and performance reviews 
  • Manage sick leave and vacation requests 
  • Keep stock information up to date 
  • Check quality and ensure correct data handling 
  • Onboard new team members and give training 

 

 

Your working schedule 

You work in a day shift from Monday to Friday. You can expect: 

 

  • Day shift from 08:00 to 16:30 
  • Stable, full-time job with no night shifts 

 

 

What you need to bring 

You feel confident leading a small team. You have:

 

  • Knowledge of e-bikes or city bikes, or similar experience 
  • Proven eexperience in leading and guiding people 
  • Good skills with your hands and tools 
  • Good communication in English and/or Dutch 

 

 

Why this job fits you 

You enjoy guiding people and working with bikes. This job is perfect if you want: 

 

  • A mix of technical work and team leadership 
  • A stable, full-time day shift 
  • To help a team grow and work better 
  • To learn more about e-bikes and workshop processes 

 

Benefits Swapfiets

Working at Swapfiets means working for a modern and fast‑growing company. Employees are part of a practical and hands‑on team where cooperation is important. There are opportunities to learn technical skills and grow on the job, even without full formal training. The work environment is informal, supportive, and focused on solutions. Swapfiets offers a workplace where people contribute to sustainable mobility and build skills for a long‑term career.

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