About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Service / Maintenance Technician to join a well-established company operating within the maritime and port industry in Amsterdam.

This is a hands-on technical position working with a wide range of heavy machinery and port equipment, including cranes, excavators, skid steer loaders and other industrial equipment.

The role offers plenty of variety, with responsibility for electrical and mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs. You’ll work on different types of machinery rather than carrying out repetitive maintenance on the same equipment every day.

This is an excellent position for someone with a background in mechanical, electrical, industrial maintenance, heavy equipment or maritime engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on heavy machinery, cranes and port equipment.

• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical and hydraulic faults.

• Perform maintenance and repairs on excavators, skid steer loaders, floating cranes and gantry cranes.

• Inspect machinery and identify potential faults before they result in breakdowns.

• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical components, motors and control systems.

• Work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

• Carry out repairs and technical maintenance in workshop and operational port environments.

• Ensure machinery operates safely, efficiently and reliably.

• Work independently and alongside other technicians to resolve technical issues.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Service Technician, Maintenance Technician, Mechanical Technician, Electrical Technician or similar.

• Strong hands-on experience in electrical and/or mechanical maintenance.

• Experience with fault finding, troubleshooting and equipment repairs.

• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics would be beneficial.

• Experience working with cranes, heavy machinery, industrial equipment or mobile plant is advantageous.

• Backgrounds in maritime, offshore, shipyards, construction equipment or industrial maintenance are welcome.

• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for technical tasks.

• A practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving.

What’s on Offer

• Salary: €3,000 – €4,500 gross per month, depending on experience.

• 8% holiday allowance.

• Pension scheme.

• Employment conditions covered by the company’s collective labour agreement (CAO).

• Opportunity to work with a variety of heavy machinery and specialist equipment.

• Varied, hands-on technical responsibilities.

• Long-term career stability within an established organisation.

• Opportunities to develop technical knowledge within the maritime and heavy machinery industry.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Emily Dacey