Roadsurfer is Europe's leading campervan rental and outdoor travel company, specializing in the rental, sale, and subscription of campervans. Founded in Munich, the company has rapidly expanded its fleet and network, operating over 70 locations across Europe and North America. They provide a digital-first approach to outdoor travel, catering to a modern generation of adventurers seeking flexibility and freedom on the road.

In Spain, Roadsurfer maintains a significant presence with rental stations in major cities and tourist hubs, including Madrid, Barcelona, and Bilbao. The company offers a variety of roles ranging from station management and vehicle maintenance to customer success. For international professionals, Roadsurfer provides a dynamic, multilingual environment where English and German skills are often highly valued alongside Spanish, making it an attractive entry point into the European travel and tourism sector.

Roadsurfer was founded in Munich in 2016 by five childhood friends with the goal of making campervan travel more accessible and digital. Since its inception, it has grown from a small startup into Europe's largest campervan rental company, expanding into the US market in 2022.

For international professionals

Multilingual work environment where English and German are often required or preferred alongside Spanish.
Diverse range of roles from hands-on vehicle maintenance to customer-facing station management.
Strong presence in major Spanish hubs including Madrid, Barcelona, and Bilbao.
Opportunity to work for a fast-growing European scale-up in the outdoor travel industry.

This job was published 11 months ago

Recreational Vehicle Mechanic (m/f/d)

Roadsurfer

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Why roadsurfer?

TEAM SPIRIT AND TEAM EVENTS
Enjoy a collegial atmosphere with flat hierarchies, plenty of fun, and a great team spirit, as well as regular events such as joint sports sessions, pizza and beer nights, etc.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
We support your personal and professional development through an individual growth plan and our Internal Academy

CAMPER BUDGET
You receive an annual camper budget so that you can experience the #happyroadsurfing lifestyle for yourself

DISCOUNTS
Take advantage of our corporate benefits platform, the Travel Industry Card, and discounts for family and friends

Your tasks:

Travel regularly throughout Spain to carry out repairs and maintenance at our stations
Perform maintenance and repairs on motorhomes (RVs) and campers
Diagnose and repair faults in mechanical, electrical, electronic, and water systems.
Conduct system tests and inspections to ensure vehicle functionality and safety
Work according to technical specifications and safety guidelines.
Organize and document the work performed using various programs and tools
Plan and prepare for deployments, including flexibility for short-term international assignments and ensuring all necessary spare parts and equipment are ready

Requirements:

Completed training as a vehicle mechatronics technician, commercial vehicle technician, or a comparable technical qualification
Several years of professional experience in vehicle repair and maintenance, ideally in the motorhome or commercial vehicle sector
Extensive knowledge in fault diagnosis and repair of camping installations and conversions (electrical systems, potable water, and wastewater)
Flexibility and willingness to travel, including the ability to work abroad for several weeks depending on the project
Good level of written and spoken English; other languages are an advantage
Independent and structured working style with a high sense of responsibility.
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Class B driver's license mandatory; other licenses are an advantage

Your salary

The salary range for this position is up to €32,000 gross per year. Your salary will be reviewed at least once a year during the annual performance evaluation.

Ready to surf?

We look forward to your application! If you have any questions, feel free to contact our recruiter Raphael at any time: [email protected]

ABOUT #ROADSURFER

We are more than Europe's largest campervan rental company. In 2021 we launched our platform roadsurfer spots in addition to our other products rent, abo and sales - a platform where you can discover and book unique camping spots. But that's only the beginning. We are growing fast, so hop on board and join us on our journey. The roadsurfer philosophy is simple: rent an RV, start your adventure, be happy. Come ride the wave with us!

View original advert (Spanish)

¿Por qué roadsurfer?

ESPÍRITU DE EQUIPO Y EVENTOS DE EQUIPO
Disfruta de un ambiente colegial con jerarquías planas, mucha diversión y un gran espíritu de equipo, así como eventos regulares como sesiones deportivas conjuntas, noches de pizza y cerveza, etc.

DESARROLLO PERSONAL
Apoyamos tu desarrollo personal y profesional mediante un plan de crecimiento individual y nuestra Academia Interna

PRESUPUESTO PARA CAMPER
Recibes un presupuesto anual para campers para que puedas vivir el estilo de vida #happyroadsurfing por ti mismo

DESCUENTOS
Aprovecha nuestra plataforma de beneficios corporativos, la Travel Industry Card y descuentos para familiares y amigos

Tus tareas:

Viajar regularmente por España para realizar reparaciones y mantenimiento en nuestras estaciones
Realizar mantenimiento y reparaciones en autocaravanas (RVs) y campers
Diagnosticar y reparar fallos en sistemas mecánicos, eléctricos, electrónicos y de agua.
Realizar pruebas e inspecciones de sistemas para garantizar la funcionalidad y seguridad del vehículo
Trabajar conforme a especificaciones técnicas y directrices de seguridad.
Organizar y documentar el trabajo realizado utilizando diversos programas y herramientas
Planificar y prepararse para despliegues, incluyendo flexibilidad para asignaciones internacionales a corto plazo y asegurando que todas las piezas de repuesto y equipos necesarios estén listos

Requisitos:

Formación completada como técnico en mecatrónica de vehículos, técnico en vehículos comerciales o una cualificación técnica comparable
Varios años de experiencia profesional en reparación y mantenimiento de vehículos, idealmente en el sector de autocaravanas o vehículos comerciales
Conocimientos amplios en diagnóstico de fallos y reparación de instalaciones y conversiones de camping (sistemas eléctricos, agua potable y aguas residuales)
Flexibilidad y disposición para viajar, incluyendo la capacidad de trabajar en el extranjero durante varias semanas según el proyecto
Buen nivel de inglés escrito y hablado; otros idiomas son una ventaja
Estilo de trabajo independiente y estructurado con alto sentido de responsabilidad.
Fuertes habilidades de trabajo en equipo y comunicación
Permiso de conducir clase B obligatorio; otros permisos son una ventaja