Fleet Services Trainee

Location: Budapest, hu Department: Purchasing Employment Type: {'id': 'intern', 'label': 'Intern'}

Company Description

KOSTAL Group is a globally active, family-owned German company renowned for delivering innovative, market-leading solutions in the solar and automotive industries. Founded in 1912, the company has grown into a worldwide organization with around 20,000 employees across 47 locations in 22 countries.

As part of its continued expansion, KOSTAL established KOSTAL Business Services (KBS) in 2022, marking the launch of its first Business Service Centre in Hungary. This hub provides high-level support across key functions including IT, finance, procurement, master data, sales, and human resources.

Designed as a global centre of excellence, KBS focuses on delivering complex, high value-added services that strengthen and support KOSTAL’s international operations.

Job Description

About the Role

Are you organized, proactive, and eager to build your career in fleet management and mobility operations? We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Fleet Services Trainee to join our growing team!

In this role, you will gain valuable hands-on experience in fleet operations while supporting key administrative, reporting, and coordination activities. You will play an important part in keeping our fleet processes running smoothly, ensuring accurate documentation, and helping different teams work together efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Manage Fleet Documentation: Support the digital organization, uploading, and maintenance of fleet-related documents, ensuring records are accurate, complete, and up to date across internal systems.

Support Reporting & Analysis: Assist in preparing and updating regular reports on fleet performance, cost developments, and asset status, helping the team maintain clear operational insights.

Ensure Data Accuracy: Help maintain high data quality and consistency across internal databases, documentation, and administrative workflows.

Coordinate & Follow Up: Monitor outstanding tasks related to fleet usage, documentation compliance, and service schedules, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution.

Connect & Collaborate: Support communication and coordination between departments, helping address open topics and keep daily operations on track.

Contribute to Projects: Provide flexible, hands-on support for ongoing team initiatives and ad-hoc activities, including travel services where applicable.

Join us and become part of a dynamic team where you can develop your skills, gain practical experience, and contribute to the smooth running of our growing mobility operations.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who is reliable, proactive, and eager to learn, with a strong interest in supporting fleet and mobility operations.

Eligibility & Availability

Currently enrolled in university studies, with studies continuing at least until January 2026.

Hungarian Scholarship status is a mandatory requirement.

Availability to work 20-25 hours per week.

Skills & Competencies

Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage administrative tasks accurately and efficiently.

Ability to adapt to a fast-paced working environment and manage changing priorities.

Proactive mindset, willingness to learn, and readiness to take ownership of assigned responsibilities.

Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

Additional Information

What You’ll Gain

Joining KOSTAL means more than just gaining work experience – it’s an opportunity to grow, make an impact, and be part of something exciting!

Real-World Experience: Get hands-on experience in fleet and mobility operations within an international, fast-growing, and constantly evolving business environment.

Flexibility That Works for You: Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including remote work opportunities, with occasional in-person attendance. We believe in creating an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.

A Modern Workplace: Work from our newly renovated, sustainable office in the heart of Budapest, featuring convenient parking facilities and dedicated bicycle storage.

People Who Make a Difference: Become part of a supportive, diverse, and highly skilled international community where collaboration, fresh ideas, and knowledge-sharing are part of everyday life.

Room to Make Your Mark: Don't just follow existing processes – help shape them! Take an active role in building and improving our BSC operations, bringing your ideas to life and making a tangible contribution from day one.

The Best of Both Worlds: Enjoy the flexibility of a dynamically growing, independent, family-owned company with the stability and international reach of an established business.

A Culture That Feels Different: Experience KOSTAL's value-driven culture, where being down-to-earth, appreciative, inspiring, and innovative isn't just a statement – it's how we work together.