Workshop Manager (100%)

About the job

mateco Suisse SA is a family business - the Swiss market leader in access technology, with an extremely varied and modern fleet including more than 35 rental agencies, 6 service sites, 8 training centres and over 115 employees. We are pioneers in a sector that has evolved and continues to improve. But one thing has always been part of our tradition: thinking innovatively and moving forward with courage, motivation and enthusiasm.

Fancy an exciting mix of tasks combining cutting-edge technology and personnel management? Then you are in the right place! For our team at the Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne site, we are looking for a

Workshop Manager (100%)

Here is what you will be doing:

• You are the contact person for all organisational and infrastructure matters related to the Cheseaux site
• You plan and organise maintenance and repair work on our aerial work platforms and other advanced equipment for your colleagues, and actively participate in these tasks
• You carry out quality checks and professionally and systematically inspect equipment using state-of-the-art diagnostic devices to detect safety defects and malfunctions
• You resolve malfunctions and breakdowns on our rental equipment directly at the client’s site, using our fully equipped service vehicles
• You manage deliveries and returns of all aerial platforms at the site and participate in training our rental clients in the use of work platforms
• You ensure the human and technical management of your colleagues

Here is what you need to bring:

• Initial training in a mechanical trade, preferably as an automotive mechanic, heavy goods vehicle mechanic, agricultural machinery or construction machinery mechanic, or as a mechatronics technician
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and electronics is an advantage
• Category B driving licence; categories BE and C are an advantage
• Forklift driving licence or willingness to obtain one
• Experience in managing a small team is an advantage
• Very good command of German; good command of English is an advantage
• Independent, rigorous and solution-oriented working style
• Team spirit and customer orientation, with a passion for the profession in your blood
• ... and you are not afraid of heights

Furthermore, you demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and enthusiasm for new topics and challenges. For us, it is important that our technical professionals work responsibly and reliably.

Here is what you can expect from us:

• an interesting and varied role
• a modern fleet of machines
• high safety standards
• a great deal of autonomy
• comprehensive initial training in a friendly environment
• attractive training and development opportunities (training provided directly by the manufacturer or internally)
• 5 weeks of holiday per year (up to 8 weeks maximum per year possible)
• good accessibility (parking available)
• a corporate culture based on informal address and partnership throughout the company

Here is how to proceed:

Please apply online. We look forward to meeting you.

Tobias Leibundgut, Head of Workshops and Infrastructure, will be happy to answer your questions about this position: T +41 79 922 79 94.