HEAD OF ROAD VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SECTION

About the job

Transports Publics du Chablais (TPC) in Aigle employs more than 400 collaborators and manages four regional railway lines, as well as a bus network extending across numerous municipalities in Vaud and Valais.

As part of the growth of our company and the development of our transport offer, a new organisation of our Fleet unit will be implemented to better meet the evolving maintenance needs of our rail and road rolling stock.

In this context, we are looking for a:

HEAD OF ROAD VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SECTION (80-100%)

YOUR MISSION

You lead your section and, as such, you ensure the management of the staff (approx. 10 people) and are responsible for the maintenance activities of our road vehicles. You ensure the reliability of the road vehicles both in terms of safety and quality, notably based on regulations (FOT, SAN, manufacturer prescriptions) and industry as well as company requirements. You supervise and coordinate the execution of activities also in terms of meeting deadlines and costs. Furthermore, you optimise maintenance activities to contribute to high vehicle availability. You define and ensure the maintenance objectives of your section in line with the rolling stock strategy and the objectives of the Fleet unit. Moreover, you organise and manage your section’s activity with proactivity but also flexibility during urgent interventions. You identify and apply continuous improvement opportunities. Finally, you create the necessary synergies with other company entities to guarantee good coordination and communication.

YOUR PROFILE

Holding a Federal VET Diploma (CFC) as a heavy vehicle mechanic or an equivalent qualification, you have completed your professional training with higher education (federal certificate or university of applied sciences diploma) in maintenance, automotive or heavy vehicles. Additionally, you hold driving licences categories B and C. You also have proven experience in team management in public transport, heavy vehicles or industrial sectors. You know how to set priorities and meet deadlines while demonstrating a global vision, proactivity and rigour in carrying out your tasks. You have the ability to anticipate issues and implement appropriate solutions, sometimes within tight deadlines. Your listening and communication skills are among your strengths and enable you to unite and develop your collaborators.

INFORMATION

Mr Hugo Mpununu, head of the fleet unit: tel. 024 468 07 68

APPLICATION FILE

Via the JobUp portal – www.jobup.ch

APPLICATION DEADLINE

27 September 2026