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

• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial machinery and port equipment.

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.

• Maintain and repair motors, gearboxes, pumps, bearings and mechanical drive systems.

• Troubleshoot breakdowns and minimise equipment downtime.

• Inspect machinery and identify worn or damaged components.

• Carry out repairs, adjustments and replacement of mechanical parts.

• Read and interpret technical drawings and equipment documentation.

• Support maintenance activities within the workshop and operational areas.

• Identify opportunities to improve machinery reliability and performance.

• Work closely with operational teams to ensure equipment availability.

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health and safety standards.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Maintenance Technician, Mechanical Technician, Workshop Mechanic or All-Round Mechanic.

• Strong mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting skills.

• Experience working with industrial machinery, heavy equipment or mechanical installations.

• Knowledge of hydraulics, motors, gearboxes, pumps and mechanical drive systems.

• Basic electrical fault-finding skills would be advantageous.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

• Experience within maritime, port operations, logistics, manufacturing or heavy industry would be beneficial.

• Comfortable working independently and as part of a technical team.

• Practical, hands-on approach to maintenance and repairs.

What’s on Offer?

• Gross monthly salary of €3,000-€4,500, depending on experience.

• 8% holiday allowance.

• Pension scheme.

• Employment conditions in accordance with the applicable collective labour agreement (CAO).

• Varied maintenance work across different types of industrial equipment.

• Stable employment within an established industrial business.

• Opportunities to develop mechanical, electrical and hydraulic maintenance skills.

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

Emily Dacey