--- title: 'Operations Apprenticeship - France at Qwello' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/operations-apprenticeship-france-qwello-macon-nf0s54qamwx4' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Operations Apprenticeship - France at Qwello - **Company:** Qwello - **Location:** Mâcon, France - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-07-08 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/qwello.eu/af1ebb1d-3c34-4bdb-8872-63ba3b27be07 ## Job description Our mission at Qwello is to revolutionize the charging industry. We are committed to turning the world from combustion to electric. We design, build, and operate our own 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, not individual superstars. Be part of shaping the E-mobility of the future! We are excited to welcome a motivated Operations Apprentice to support our dynamic team at Qwello in Paris. In this role based in MÂCON or other Saone et Loire cities, you will play a crucial part in supporting our Operations initiatives in project management and maintenance activities. Supporting the operations team in daily tasks around project management and maintenance, process implementation and operations excellence. Let's power the future together! ⚡ ## Your Responsibilities 🚀 Project Management: - Contribute to the station design and conception - Conduct site visits prior and during construction - Assist PMs in managing relationships with external stakeholders (ENEDIS, inspection bodies, etc.) - Support the PMs in subsidies requests and follow up with public entities Maintenance: - Support the maintenance team with preventive and corrective maintenance for EV chargers - Contribute to the commissioning of new EV stations - Interact with maintenance companies to plan and track interventions Process: - Support the team with inventory management and tracking processes - Support the operations team in the identification and standardisation of processes and workflows Analysis and Reporting: - Monitor and analyze key performance indicators  to refine actions and strategies - Prepare a monthly operations report ## Your Profile ✨ - Currently enrolled in a Master’s-level engineering program in Energy, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field - Proficient in engineering software tools (CAD suites, etc.), Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), and data analysis platforms (Looker Studio, Power BI, etc.) - Good understanding of energy transition, construction, electricity and maintenance - Fluency in both French and English is a must - Holder of a valid Category B driving license - Organized, proactive, and hands-on, with the ability to work independently and take initiative - Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment - Available for a hybrid work arrangement, combining remote work with occasional in-office days at our Paris office ## Your Benefits 🪴 - A mission with a tangible impact in a fast-growing sector - An opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of electric mobility and renewable energy - The chance to develop your skills in an innovative and ambitious company - A supportive and dedicated team to help you grow professionally 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. ## About Qwello ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Qwello designs, builds, owns, and operates public electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure for cities and local authorities across Europe. - **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held; funding includes Private Equity, Debt Financing, and Seed rounds) - **Headquarters**: Munich, Bavaria, Germany - **Founded**: 2017 - **Founders**: Not publicly listed on primary sources reviewed ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: EV charging infrastructure / Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing; Charge Point Operator (CPO) - **Target customers**: B2G (municipalities and local authorities), B2B (organisations, landowners, public bodies); end users are EV drivers in public spaces. - **Mission or purpose statement**: To simplify urban e-mobility and "change mobility for the better" by building the urban mobility of tomorrow through accessible, equitable, and reliable public charging infrastructure. ## Products & Services - **Public EV Charging Stations (Hardware)**: Qwello's own "super smart" charging stations, designed, developed, and manufactured in Europe. Modular, user-friendly design with socket and tethered managed cables, contactless debit/credit card payment, and up to 22 kW fast charging. - **Turnkey Charging Infrastructure Service (Full-service CPO)**: Fully funded, cost-neutral end-to-end solution covering site planning, location analysis, installation via certified local contractors, operation, maintenance, and 24/7/365 in-house support. Uses renewable energy supply from local energy companies. - **Location Analysis & Planning Tool**: Data-driven tool used to identify optimal charging locations for cities, including regional requirements analysis and advice on permissions processes. - **Proprietary Software & Billing Platform**: Advanced billing solution with contactless debit/credit card access and flexible tariff models optimised for communal spaces. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metric**: Total Funding — $129.8M across prior funding rounds; Annual Revenue — $6.3M - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Tiger Infrastructure Partners (Private Equity Round, Nov 2021, $57.9M); ABN AMRO Bank and Investec (Debt Financing, Sep 2024, $71.9M) - **Growth Signals**: - Operates 15,000+ charge points via public concessions across 8 countries (Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, UK, France, Spain, Poland, United States) - Headcount grew 24.8% YoY (to 96 employees) - LinkedIn followers grew 34.6% yearly; team spans 30+ nationalities - Active expansion in the UK, referencing ORCS and LEVI public funding schemes alongside its own private equity-based model - Seed round raised in September 2025, indicating continued investor confidence ## Competitive Advantages - **Fully funded model**: Qwello covers all costs — planning, hardware, installation, operation, and maintenance — via private investment capital, making public charging infrastructure cost-neutral and subsidy-independent for cities. - **Vertical integration**: In-house European design and manufacturing of hardware, proprietary software/billing, and direct operation as CPO; single point-of-contact project management. - **Proven public-space expertise**: Tried-and-tested infrastructure across European public spaces, with robust compliance with regulations for public spaces, including AFIR compliance. - **Driver-centric design**: Focus on simplicity and user experience — contactless payments, no subscription required, safer socket/tethered cable configurations. - **High availability**: 24/7/365 in-house support engineers, remote monitoring, and modular component replacement to ensure operational uptime. ## Strategic Focus - **Pan-European expansion**: Continuing rollout across Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, UK, France, Spain, and Poland, with a clear commitment to the European market and highest ESG standards. - **Partnering with cities**: Growing via public concessions and municipal partnerships; scaling through fully funded turnkey programmes for local authorities. - **Infrastructure innovation**: Advancing its own hardware and software stack (next-generation Qwello chargers) and data-driven site-selection capabilities. - **Decarbonisation support**: Strengthening alignment with local environmental goals and supporting the transition to sustainable urban mobility. ## Why Work Here - **Remote-friendly environment**: Flexible options to work fully from home, from one of the offices (Munich HQ, Frankfurt office), or via "workation" within the EU; 30 vacation days per year. - **International, inclusive culture**: Diverse team from 30+ countries; emphasis on diversity of thought, background, and approach, with a "culture of belonging." - **Engineering excellence**: Product-obsessed environment that values simplicity and user focus; hiring process is collaborative — technical interviews, home assignments, and team integration exercises where candidates "live" a real working day. - **Professional development**: In-house lunch & learn sessions, collaborative discussions, externally provided training, courses, and conferences. - **Team events**: Regular company and team off-sites including hikes, mountain e-bike tours, and other outdoor activities. - **Fast-growing, purpose-driven**: Opportunity to contribute to decarbonisation and e-mobility in a scale-up with serious funding and cross-country expansion. ## Sources 1. [qwello.eu](https://qwello.eu/en/) 2. [qwello.eu — Careers](https://qwello.eu/en/careers) 3. [linkedin.com — Qwello company page](https://linkedin.com/company/qwello) 4. [jobs.lever.co — Qwello](https://jobs.lever.co/qwello.eu) 5. 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