Service Technician

Arvesta; Sint-Katelijne-Waver; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group and hospitalisation insurance

Meal vouchers

12 extra days of paid leave (ADV)

Smartphone

Job summary

Arvesta in Belgium is seeking a Service Technician in horticultural automation to support domestic projects and service assignments for Hortiplan’s clients.

You will install automation equipment, assist with installation and aftercare of water, mechanical, hydraulic systems, climate control, irrigation management, and electrical cabling. Induction period will prepare you to work independently with a strong team and training through the Arvesta Academy.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Electromechanics or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and administrative software.
• Category B driving licence and ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Install horticultural automation equipment and systems on sites in Belgium.
• Develop new projects while handling service and maintenance tasks.
• Assist with installation and aftercare of water, mechanical, hydraulic, process computers, and electrical systems.
• Work during induction and progress to independent handling.

Skills

Technical ingenuity

Precision work

Perseverance

Team spirit

Driving licence B

MS Office

Education

Electromechanics / Electrical Engineering

Job description

About the job

As a Service Technician in horticultural automation, you will be working in an innovative environment where you will play a key role in the implementation of domestic projects and service assignments for Hortiplan’s clients.

• You will be responsible for installing horticultural automation equipment and systems. You will help to develop new projects, whilst service and maintenance work will also form part of your role with our greenhouse horticulture clients in Belgium.
• During an induction period, you will be immersed in the various technologies and areas of horticultural automation so that you can eventually work independently.
• You will assist with the installation and aftercare of:
  • Water-related systems (pumps, valves, PVC)
  • Mechanical and hydraulic systems
  • Process computers for climate control and the management of irrigation systems
  • Electrical installations such as switchboards and cabling, and (LED) lighting

Your profile

• You have a qualification in Electromechanics / Electrical Engineering or have gained equivalent experience.
• You possess technical ingenuity, work with precision and have a strong sense of perseverance to see even the most challenging projects through to completion.
• Experience in carrying out projects is certainly considered a plus.
• You are proficient in using Microsoft Office applications and other administrative software.
• You hold a Category B driving licence.
• You have an excellent knowledge of Dutch or English.
• Team spirit and a sense of responsibility are considered essential qualities for this future ‘Hortiplanner’.

What's in it for you

• You are surrounded by a strong team that has all the necessary experience to guide and support you.
• The necessary job-specific training to carry out your job position down to the last detail.
• Are you ready for the next step? Together we will look at how you can continue to grow. Arvesta is a large organisation with many opportunities in which you can develop yourself, either within your current position or outside your current position.
• You can enjoy a good salary, with many benefits such as group and hospitalisation insurance, meal vouchers, 12 extra days of peid leave (ADV), smartphone,...
• The Experts in the Field take a central role at Arvesta. Our Arvesta Academy and the interview cycle will give you control over your career, and we will guide you and help you get the best out of yourself.
• We focus on the physical and mental well-being of our employees using such initiatives as Fit@Arvesta and the Employee Assistance Program, through which employees can receive psychological support.
• Arvesta is a growing, innovative company that contributes to a more sustainable world.