Mechanic

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Picnic is hiring a full-time onsite Mechanic in Amsterdam to keep our fleet of 1800 EPVs moving, focusing on the Goupil G4 and G6. You’ll diagnose and fix issues on the job, own maintenance, and operate from a mobile service van with teams across the Netherlands. Requirements: MBO level 2-4 in automotive or equivalent, 3+ years as a mechanic, category B license, fluent English (Dutch preferred). What matters most is practical problem solving, hands-on craftsmanship, and solid paperwork discipline. Perks include health insurance discounts, a bike lease, learning programs, 25 vacation days, travel reimbursement, pension, and a phone and laptop. To apply, tailor your CV to emphasize on-site repairs, independence, fleet maintenance, and EV familiarity.

In a nutshell

At Picnic we have a fleet of 1800 vehicles (EPV’s as we call them) bring groceries to 45.000 families each day. As a Mechanic at Picnic you have a direct impact on making sure this is possible. We are the supermarket on wheels and you make sure it stays that way! 

Our vehicles are electric, but our mechanics are very practical! We don’t use a laptop to find the issue; we identify it ourselves. Unlike many modern vehicles, our vehicle still requires real hands-on work. Our EPVs are practical delivery vehicles that are used intensively every day, which means craftsmanship, mechanical knowledge and problem-solving are still big parts of the job.

You’ll be working on the Goupil G4 and G6: compact delivery vehicles that may look small, but work tirelessly every day to get groceries to our customers. These are vehicles with character, and our experienced mechanics ensure they are up and running each day. 

The Tricks of the Trade

• Problem solving: Troubleshooting issues with our vehicles and fixing them yourself.  

• Independence: Drive your own route everyday and set up shop at our hubs from your mobile service van. 

• Collaboration: Collaborate with teams across the Netherlands to ensure our vehicles are ready to deliver groceries to our customers. 

• Ownership: You’ll carry out maintenance and repairs on site, repair cargo boxes where necessary, perform your own final checks, and keep your paperwork in order.

About You

• You have completed MBO level 2,3,4 in an Automotive-related study or comparable work experience

• You are fluent English, fluency in Dutch also is preferred

• You are in possession of a category B driving license

• You have 3+ years of practical experience as a mechanic in a workshop or similar

Picnic Perks

🚵🏼 Discount on health insurance & bike plan

We partner with health insurer CZ, giving Picnic employees a 5% to 15% discount on CZ insurance packages. You can also lease a new (e-)bike at a reduced rate through our partnership with Lease a Bike, with the option to purchase it later.

✍🏼 Learning & Development

At Picnic, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow. We offer personal development programs, including a Leadership Bootcamp. Prefer to focus on your mental well-being? Through OpenUp, you get free access to professional psychologists and various training programs.

Additionally

At Picnic, you receive 25 vacation days, travel expense reimbursement, and a pension plan. We also provide a phone and a laptop!