Maintenance & Reliability Engineer
Qwello
Company Overview
Qwello GmbH (privately held)
HeadquartersMunich, Germany
Founded2017
SizeApproximately 90 employees (source: pitchbook.com)
What They Do
Qwello is a Munich-based company specializing in charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, positioning itself as a full-service provider for the development, operation, and maintenance of public charging infrastructure in European cities (source: linkedin.com). The company designs and manufactures its own charging stations, equipped with integrated cables, large displays, and universal payment options such as contactless card and mobile payments (source: bayern-innovativ.de). In addition to hardware, Qwello offers software solutions and a mobile app featuring billing, reservations, navigation, and user guidance (source: munich-startup.de). Their business model is based on partnerships with municipalities, where Qwello finances, builds, owns, and operates the charging infrastructure, creating a vertically integrated, turnkey solution (source: bayern-innovativ.de). Target markets include Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, the UK, France, Spain, and Poland (source: linkedin.com).
Projects & Track Record
Qwello operates over 15,000 charging points in public and semi-public areas, established through concessions with municipalities and private capital, covering numerous European countries (source: linkedin.com). In 2024, Qwello expanded its portfolio by acquiring the Dutch charging provider Park & Charge, resulting in a combined network managing more than 12,000 charging points across nearly 300 municipalities in seven European countries (source: qwello.eu). The charging stations feature integrated cables, large displays, and occupancy sensors, offering universal payment options that significantly enhance user convenience (source: bayern-innovativ.de).
Recent Developments
In 2024, Qwello closed a €65 million funding round to support its European expansion and refinance the acquisition of Park & Charge (source: munich-startup.de). The acquisition of Park & Charge in the same year strengthens Qwello's market position in the Netherlands and expands its network to over 12,000 charging points across seven countries (source: qwello.eu). Earlier, in 2021, the company completed a €50 million funding round led by Tiger Infrastructure Partners, one of its main investors (source: zoominfo.com).
Working There
Qwello employs specialists in hardware and software development, as well as in the operation and maintenance of charging infrastructure, reflecting the company’s broad technical focus (source: bayern-innovativ.de). Besides Munich, the company has locations in Frankfurt, London, Paris, Madrid, Stockholm, Warsaw, and Veenendaal, indicating a multinational presence and diverse career opportunities across various European markets (source: linkedin.com). The corporate culture emphasizes engineering excellence, user-centered product design, and efficient operational execution in public charging infrastructure (source: mtz.de).
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Our mission at Qwello is to revolutionise the charging industry, we are committed to turning the world from combustion to electric. We design, build, and operate charging infrastructure for the public space. We excel in simplicity, user focus, and engineering excellence. We value diversity of thought, background, and approaches and foster a culture of belonging. We understand that the best products are built by excellent teams rather than individual superstars. Be part of shaping the E-mobility of the future!
As the Maintenance & Reliability Engineer at Qwello UK, you will be a key player in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our EV charging infrastructure in the UK, you will bridge the gap between Technology and Operations. You'll take the lead in coordinating maintenance activities, optimising workflows, and driving continuous improvements. Acting as the central point of contact, you will foster collaboration between internal teams, external partners, and management to ensure seamless, high-performing service operations. If you're passionate about cutting-edge technology, operational excellence, and making sustainable mobility more reliable, we'd love to have you on board!
Let's power the future together! ⚡
Your Responsibilities 🚀
- Develop, implement and oversee the operation and maintenance strategies for our Qwello UK charging infrastructure
- Use your analytical mindset to identify priorities and areas of improvement
- Collect and analyse data to generate actionable insights and comprehensive reports
- Manage the interactions with the internal technical service team
- Collaborate in the implementation of service and construction measures to improve operational efficiency
- Coordinate with external companies to ensure high quality and timely execution of tasks
- Proactively share your expertise and insights to elevate the team's knowledge and performance
- Facilitate seamless collaboration between the technical service team, parent company and management
- Create and implement maintenance processes
- Provide support to project managers
Your Profile ✨
- Degree in electrical engineering, software engineering, or a minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role
- Initial EV experience is desirable, but not essential
- Ability to conduct root cause analysis for all maintenance-related issues
- Excellent communication abilities and a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Analytical mindset with the ability to effectively communicate insights in writing
- Ability to self-organise and lead in an environment of changing priorities; willingness to work on multiple tasks/content switching
- Willingness to travel throughout UK
- Fluency in written and spoken English, additional language knowledge is a plus
- Qualified electrician with Level 3 electrical installation qualification and 18th Edition BS 7671 is a plus
- Linux knowledge would be a plus
Your Benefits 🪴
- The opportunity to play a key role in shaping the mobility revolution
- Be part of an international and dynamic team of more than 30 nationalities
- Enjoy a remote-friendly environment with the possibility to work from your home a few days a week and you have the possibility of workation within the EU, plus 28 vacation days
- Regular company and team events outside of the office to disconnect from our computers and reconnect with colleagues on hikes, mountain e-bike tours, offsites and more
- Personal and professional development through in-house lunch & learn sessions, as well as externally provided training, courses and conferences
Equal Opportunities:
We strive to eliminate discrimination, remove barriers and ensure equal opportunity through a transparent recruitment process. We are fully committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment where everyone can succeed. At Qwello everyone is welcomed regardless of cultural background, creed, race, sexual orientation, colour or gender expression.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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About the role
September 9, 2026
September 9, 2026
Full time
Hybrid
Company
- London, United Kingdom
Minimum of 3 years in a similar role
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