Campervan Operations and Repairs Specialist

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THE ROLE We are looking for talented, passionate people who excel at manual work and practical tasks to strengthen our team. As an RFA (Campervan Maintenance Technician), you will be part of our service team in Porto; your main responsibility will be to ensure our campervans are always well maintained and in the best possible condition. Depending on the depot, you will also take part in rental operations. This role is essential to keeping our fleet road-ready, enabling our customers to embark on unforgettable journeys. If you enjoy manual work, solving problems, having an immediate impact on the goals and are motivated to be part of a team with a clear mission, we invite you to bring your experience to our teams. WHAT WILL YOU BE WORKING ON? Maintenance: - Carry out systematic vehicle inspections and diagnose problems with interior, equipment and exterior systems. Carry out systematic vehicle inspections and diagnose problems with interior, equipment and exterior systems. - Perform maintenance and repairs on campervans and motorhomes, including: replacement of minor exterior parts (lights, windows, mirrors); replacement and repair of spare parts; diagnosis and repair of campervan equipment. Perform maintenance and repairs on campervans and motorhomes, including: replacement of minor exterior parts (lights, windows, mirrors); replacement and repair of spare parts; diagnosis and repair of campervan equipment. - Diagnose the cause of a fault before replacing parts, and decide — and clearly communicate — when a vehicle is genuinely ready to rent. Diagnose the cause of a fault before replacing parts, and decide — and clearly communicate — when a vehicle is genuinely ready to rent. - Manage your repair list from start to finish, adjusting it as urgent jobs come in, without losing sight of what has been left for later. Manage your repair list from start to finish, adjusting it as urgent jobs come in, without losing sight of what has been left for later. - Keep all vehicle records, repair notes and parts consumption updated in the fleet management system, always. Keep all vehicle records, repair notes and parts consumption updated in the fleet management system, always. - Keep tools, equipment and the work area clean and organised. Keep tools, equipment and the work area clean and organised. - Keep the spare parts inventory organised — carry out stock counts and manage the receipt and consumption of parts. Keep the spare parts inventory organised — carry out stock counts and manage the receipt and consumption of parts. - Receive and collect deliveries and supplies, organise them in the storage areas and record consumption and new orders. Receive and collect deliveries and supplies, organise them in the storage areas and record consumption and new orders. - Maintain and develop relationships with external partners and coordinate the execution of vehicle interventions with external suppliers and regional teams. Maintain and develop relationships with external partners and coordinate the execution of vehicle interventions with external suppliers and regional teams. Depending on the location, you will also be an active part of the depot's daily operations: - Preparation of vehicles and equipment for customers Preparation of vehicles and equipment for customers - Support with booking management, guest reception and handling of check-ins and check-outs Support with booking management, guest reception and handling of check-ins and check-outs - Maintenance of depot equipment, extras and consumables Maintenance of depot equipment, extras and consumables WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? - More than 1 year of practical experience in repair, assembly or servicing — campervans, caravans, boats, appliances, carpentry, bodywork or similar. What matters to us is what you know how to repair, not which sector you did it in. More than 1 year of practical experience in repair, assembly or servicing — campervans, caravans, boats, appliances, carpentry, bodywork or similar. What matters to us is what you know how to repair, not which sector you did it in. - Strong in at least one of the following areas: interior fitting, equipment/system repair or exterior repairs — willing to learn the rest. Strong in at least one of the following areas: interior fitting, equipment/system repair or exterior repairs — willing to learn the rest. - Confident using manual and power tools. Confident using manual and power tools. - Comfortable working from a repair list and adjusting the day as new jobs come in. Comfortable working from a repair list and adjusting the day as new jobs come in. - Good level of English; knowledge of the local language is an advantage, as are good communication skills. Good level of English; knowledge of the local language is an advantage, as are good communication skills. - Eligible to work in Portugal, with a valid driving licence (category B) and confident driving a campervan. Eligible to work in Portugal, with a valid driving licence (category B) and confident driving a campervan. - Available to work weekends and public holidays. Available to work weekends and public holidays. - Flexible and available to travel, including the possibility of working abroad for specific periods depending on the project. Flexible and available to travel, including the possibility of working abroad for specific periods depending on the project. - Available for weekends and peak periods; comfortable standing for long periods in a depot, both indoors and outdoors, and lifting 10–15 kg. Available for weekends and peak periods; comfortable standing for long periods in a depot, both indoors and outdoors, and lifting 10–15 kg. THE INDIE COMMITMENT! - Be part of a young, innovative and rapidly growing company where you make a difference. Be part of a young, innovative and rapidly growing company where you make a difference. - Career development opportunities in Field Operations and the possibility of transitioning to our offices in Lisbon, Mexico City or Manila. Career development opportunities in Field Operations and the possibility of transitioning to our offices in Lisbon, Mexico City or Manila. - Continuous training and coaching to develop the skills you value most. Continuous training and coaching to develop the skills you value most. - Compensation package that includes performance and referral bonuses. Compensation package that includes performance and referral bonuses. - Free road trips to experience Indie firsthand — travel across Europe, North America and Oceania. Free road trips to experience Indie firsthand — travel across Europe, North America and Oceania. Are you ready to go Indie?