Instandhaltung

The role

The Instandhaltung performs daily maintenance, safe operation, and regulatory compliance at German locations. This person manages building technology and acts as a local contact for environmental, health, and safety (EHS) matters.

What you will do

• Perform planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance for mechanical, electrical, sanitary, and general building systems.
• Conduct regular site inspections to identify defects, hazards, or maintenance needs.
• Maintain relationships with local contractors and service providers.
• Supervise third-party companies on site using the Permit-to-Work process.
• Coordinate and monitor maintenance and statutory inspections of building technology and equipment.
• Manage receipt, storage, and distribution of consumables, spare parts, and maintenance materials.
• Support space planning, internal moves, and minor renovation projects.
• Monitor and report consumption of utilities such as electricity, gas, and water.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities and inspections in the facility management system.
• Ensure common areas, social rooms, and operational areas are clean and well-maintained.

Required qualifications

• Completed vocational training in a relevant trade or technical field (e.g., electrical engineering, HVAC, building technology, mechatronics) with a journeyman certificate or equivalent.
• Valid first aider certificate or willingness to acquire it after hiring.
• Proof of competence or training for relevant DGUV regulations (e.g., DGUV Vorschrift 3 for electrical safety).
• Valid German driver's license (Class B).
• At least 3 years of experience in building maintenance, building technology, or a technical service function, ideally in a commercial or industrial environment.
• Practical experience in conducting and documenting risk assessments and workplace inspections according to German occupational safety law.
• Experience in managing third-party companies on site, including issuing permits and supervising maintenance work.
• Demonstrable knowledge of German occupational safety regulations and DGUV standards.

Nice to have

• Strong practical and technical problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of German EHS legislation.
• Fluent German skills (written and spoken).
• English skills for communication with the UK management team and reading EHS documentation.
• Organized and methodical approach to documentation and maintenance planning.
• Reliable and self-motivated with a high degree of autonomy.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and digital maintenance and EHS reporting systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary according to German market levels and relevant collective agreements if applicable.
• 30 days annual leave.
• Employer contributions to company pension scheme according to German legal requirements.
• Provision of a vehicle for business trips.
• Provision of suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) and work clothing.
• Continuous training and professional development, including support for acquiring EHS qualifications.
• Membership in the relevant professional association (BG) for statutory accident insurance.

Before you apply

• Some roles may require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

About the company

Axon is on a mission to Protect Life using an ecosystem of devices and cloud software. The company works to address critical safety and justice issues.