Job title: Maintenance Technician (Technical Service)
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Automotive
Salary type: Monthly
Location: The Netherlands
Job published: 09/01/2026
Job ID: 34235

Job Description

This job is in Holland

Work schedule: 2-shift / 3-shift / evening shift (depending on availability

 

Our client is a leading European manufacturer within the food production sector, supplying a wide range of products to international customers across retail, wholesale, and out-of-home channels. With a strong focus on quality, innovation, and efficiency, the organisation operates modern production facilities and continues to invest in technology, sustainability, and people.

 

The working environment is informal, professional, and safety-driven, with plenty of room for personal development and long-term growth.

 

Your Role

For one of the production sites in the Netherlands, our client is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician with both mechanical and electrical expertise. You will be responsible for maintaining and improving automated production systems and utilities, ensuring safe and efficient operations.

 

You will also participate in a periodic on-call service (approximately once every four weeks).

 

Responsibilities

  • Inspect, maintain, and repair production installations and technical systems
  • Diagnose and resolve complex technical faults
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities
  • Report findings and propose improvement initiatives
  • Support production start-ups and modifications
  • Maintain technical documentation and drawings
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and HACCP standards
  • Guide external service technicians
  • Register all activities in the maintenance management system

 

Requirements

  • Completed technical education in Electrical Engineering (mechanical experience is a plus)
  • Proven experience in a technical maintenance role (food industry preferred)
  • Ability to read and analyse electrical schematics
  • TIG welding experience is an advantage
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Minimum B2 level English

 

Offer

  • Full-time position (40 hours per week)
  • Shift allowance
  • Informal, dynamic working environment
  • 25 holiday days + 8% holiday allowance
  • Travel allowance (from 5–35 km one way)
  • Pension scheme
  • Development and training opportunities
  • Accommodation in shared housing with private room available

Relocation program

Our client offers candidates from abroad a relocation program so that you are fully supported in the move to the Netherlands.