Our client is an established company operating within the maritime and port logistics industry, providing essential cargo handling and logistics services to customers in the Netherlands.
Operating in a busy industrial environment, the company relies on a range of heavy machinery, mechanical equipment and technical installations to support its daily operations.
They are now looking for an All-Round Maintenance Technician to join their technical team in Amsterdam, supporting the maintenance and reliability of their equipment.
The Role
As an All-Round Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining, inspecting, troubleshooting and repairing a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment used within port operations.
This is a hands-on, varied position where you will work on different types of machinery, ensuring equipment remains safe, reliable and operational.
The role would suit someone with a strong mechanical background who enjoys practical problem-solving and working with heavy industrial equipment.
Key Responsibilities
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Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial machinery and port equipment.
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Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
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Maintain and repair motors, gearboxes, pumps, bearings and mechanical drive systems.
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Troubleshoot breakdowns and minimise equipment downtime.
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Inspect machinery and identify worn or damaged components.
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Carry out repairs, adjustments and replacement of mechanical parts.
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Read and interpret technical drawings and equipment documentation.
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Support maintenance activities within the workshop and operational areas.
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Identify opportunities to improve machinery reliability and performance.
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Work closely with operational teams to ensure equipment availability.
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Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health and safety standards.
Requirements
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Previous experience as a Maintenance Technician, Mechanical Technician, Workshop Mechanic or All-Round Mechanic.
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Strong mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
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Experience working with industrial machinery, heavy equipment or mechanical installations.
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Knowledge of hydraulics, motors, gearboxes, pumps and mechanical drive systems.
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Basic electrical fault-finding skills would be advantageous.
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Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
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Experience within maritime, port operations, logistics, manufacturing or heavy industry would be beneficial.
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Comfortable working independently and as part of a technical team.
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Practical, hands-on approach to maintenance and repairs.
What’s on Offer?
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Gross monthly salary of €3,000-€4,500, depending on experience.
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8% holiday allowance.
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Pension scheme.
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Employment conditions in accordance with the applicable collective labour agreement (CAO).
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Varied maintenance work across different types of industrial equipment.
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Stable employment within an established industrial business.
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Opportunities to develop mechanical, electrical and hydraulic maintenance skills.
Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Emily Dacey