Key Skills
Job Description
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 our Mechanics 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; our Mechanics 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 Mechanic job at Picnic.
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
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Problem solving: Troubleshooting issues with our vehicles and fixing them yourself.
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Independence: Drive your own route everyday and set up shop at our hubs from your mobile service van.
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Collaboration: Collaborate with teams across the Netherlands to ensure our vehicles are ready to deliver groceries to our customers.
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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
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You have completed MBO level 2,3,4 in an Automotive-related study or comparable work experience
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Fluency in English is required, fluency in Dutch is preferred
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You are in possession of a category B driving license
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You have 3+ years of practical experience as a mechanic in a workshop or similar
Our Recruitment Process
- First round call with recruitment
- Second round interviews with the team
- Offer
Picnic Perks
🚘Service Van
You will receive your own service van for business use to bring you too and from our hubs!
🚵🏼 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!
Core Responsibilities
You will perform hands-on maintenance and repairs on electric delivery vehicles to ensure they remain operational for daily grocery deliveries. This includes troubleshooting mechanical issues, managing your own service route, and maintaining accurate paperwork.
Requirements
You must have 3+ years of practical experience as a mechanic and hold an MBO level 2, 3, or 4 qualification in an automotive-related field. A category B driving license and fluency in English are required for this role.
Benefits
- Service van
- Health insurance discount
- Bike plan
- Personal development programs
- Leadership bootcamp
- Access to professional psychologists
- Vacation days
- Travel expense reimbursement
- Pension plan
- Phone
- Laptop
About Picnic
Industry: Retail
Company size: 5,001-10,000 employees
At Picnic, we’re a team of inventors, builders, dreamers, and best-in-class operators! With our app-only business model and custom-built in-house supply chain, we're revolutionizing the way people buy groceries and eat every day. We're growing across the Netherlands, Germany, France, and beyond. One of the things that makes Picnic different is that we handle almost everything ourselves: from forecasting and building automated warehouses to designing custom electric vehicles and writing our own software. It gives us total freedom to experiment with bold, new ideas (which we do a lot!). We love to challenge ourselves and learn by doing. The best way to grow here? By taking ownership from day one and pushing boundaries every single day. As a diverse team of over 85 nationalities, there’s always something happening - whether you’re into sports, board games, charity work, dancing at our legendary Picnic festival, or licorice tasting (yes, really!). Our scale-up culture means you get to own your work and bring fresh ideas to life. If you’re looking to make a real impact, reach out. We’d love to hear from you!