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Team Lead Inspection / Car Inspection (f/m/x)

CompanyAUTO1 Group
LocationKetzin/Havel
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 28, 2026
About The Company
Founded in 2012, AUTO1 Group is Europe’s leading digital automotive platform for buying, selling, and financing used cars. By leveraging technology and data, we are maximizing value for consumers and partner dealers in Europe across three brands: wirkaufendeinauto.de, Autohero and AUTO1.com. With wirkaufendeinauto.de and its sister brands, we offer consumers a fast and easy way to sell their cars. Our Retail brand Autohero makes choosing, buying, and financing high-quality used cars easy and stress-free. AUTO1.com is Europe’s largest wholesale trading platform for car dealers, supporting them in growing their businesses. We operate in over 30 countries, employed 6,300 people at the end of 2024, generated revenue of EUR 6.3 billion and sold 690,000 cars in 2024. We went public on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in February 2021 and are part of the MDAX (Mid-cap German stock market index). Join us by checking out our open positions: AUTO1 Group / AUTO1.com auto1-group.com/careers/ Autohero careers.autohero.com wirkaufendeinauto.de and its sister brands karriere.wirkaufendeinauto.de
About the Role

Company Description

We’re looking for you to join us as Team Lead Inspection (f/m/x)! Lead our professional inspection team in Ketzin, near Berlin, and ensure the smooth refurbishing of premium vehicles for Autohero’s production department. Autohero, the innovative online shop for inspected used cars, is part of the AUTO1 Group, Europe’s leading automotive platform.

Our offer: 

  • A modern workshop, along with safety clothing and the latest equipment
  • Your future matters to us, which is why we provide an employer contribution to your occupational pension that exceeds the statutory minimum
  • Targeted training and development opportunities, as well as the chance to gain experience in different areas
  • 28 days of annual leave to start, increasing to 30 days after one year
  • Discounts on well-known brands such as Flaconi, Bosch, Apple and Sky, as well as discounts on vehicles for you, your family and friends

Job Description

  • Lead an inspection team of approximately 20-25 people and ensure the department meets its targets
  • Play an active role in recruiting new team members and continuously developing your team
  • Provide technical guidance on the work to be carried out and contribute to the introduction of new appraisal methods
  • Independently plan shifts and manage your team’s capacity
  • Identify opportunities for improvement and take ownership of implementing them in workshop organisation and workplace design
  • Carry out internal quality checks and help ensure health and safety in the workplace

Qualifications

  • Completed training as an mechatronics technician; further training as a master (KFZ Meister) is an advantage
  • Several years of management experience in a comparable role
  • Excellent technical understanding and practical skills
  • A responsible, well-organised approach to work, with a genuine enjoyment of guiding and motivating a team
  • Very good German skills; English is an advantage, along with confidence using common software applications

Additional Information

We want to take our refurbishment team to the next stage! Work as a Team Lead Inspection (f/m/x) in an organized workshop with the latest technology and modern working methods.

Apply now via our application portal, specifying your salary expectations.

Or apply quickly and easily via WhatsApp and help us develop the best way to buy and sell cars! Simply send your CV to  +491718466545 or click ➞  here 📱

Contact
Elisabeth Popelkova

We foster an open culture and set aside conventions such as formal address or dress codes. Every applicant is welcome here, regardless of gender, ethnic background, religion, age, sexual identity, disability, or any other source of discrimination. For readability purposes, masculine, feminine, and diverse language forms may not be used simultaneously.

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Key Skills
Team leadershipAutomotive inspectionMechatronicsStaff managementShift planningQuality controlHealth and safetyRecruitmentTechnical guidanceProcess improvementWorkshop organizationAppraisal methods
Categories
Management & LeadershipTradesManufacturingLogistics
Benefits
Occupational pensionTraining and development opportunities28 to 30 days of annual leaveDiscounts on brands like Flaconi, Bosch, Apple, and SkyVehicle discounts for employees, family, and friendsSafety clothingModern workshop equipment
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Lead and manage an inspection team of 20-25 people to ensure production targets and quality standards are met. Oversee shift planning, recruitment, and the implementation of process improvements within the workshop.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
4907
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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