All-round Tank Container Mechanic

Schenk Tanktransport; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday allowance

27.5 vacation days

Pension with Zwitserleven

Modern workshop focused on safety and/

Professional development courses

Pleasant working environment

Job summary

Schenk Intermodal in the Netherlands is seeking an All-round Tank Container Mechanic to join our workshop team. You’ll maintain, repair and modify a diverse fleet of tank containers, applying welding skills (TIG/MIG/MAG) and ensuring safety and quality standards.

We offer a modern workshop environment, an attractive monthly salary (€2,800–€4,200) for a 40-hour week, 27.5 vacation days, 8% holiday allowance and a solid pension plan with Zwitserleven.

Qualifications

• Completed technical or metalworking education.
• Proven experience as a mechanic, preferably with tank containers.
• Welding certification (TIG/MIG/MAG) or willingness to obtain one.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials is a plus.
• A proactive, flexible, and precise work ethic.
• A team player with an eye for quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair work on tank containers, including welding tasks.
• Assemble and disassemble valves, flanges, and gaskets.
• Conduct pressure tests and other safety checks.
• Modify and overhaul container frames and fittings.
• Collaborate with colleagues to keep the workshop safe and efficient.

Skills

Welding TIG/MIG/MAG

Maintenance

Teamwork

Education

Technical or metalworking education

Job description

Are you a skilled technician with a passion for working on specialized equipment? At Schenk Intermodal, we are looking for an All-round Tank Container Mechanic to join our team. You’ll be working in a modern workshop on a unique fleet of over 1,000 tank containers used for LNG, cryogenic gases, and various liquids. No two days are the same, and your work directly contributes to the safety and reliability of our equipment.

What does the job involve?

You’ll be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and modifying a wide range of tank containers. Working with different techniques and materials such as stainless steel and aluminum, you’ll ensure all containers meet the highest safety and quality standards. You’ll be part of a small, close-knit team within a flat organizational structure where direct communication and collaboration are key.

• Performing maintenance and repair work on tank containers, including welding tasks (TIG/MIG/MAG)
• Assembling and disassembling valves, flanges, and gaskets
• Conducting pressure tests and other safety checks
• Modifying and overhauling container frames and fittings
• Collaborating with colleagues to keep the workshop safe and efficient

About us

This year we celebrate our 100th anniversary! Since 1925, Schenk has been safely and reliably transporting fuels, gases, chemicals, and food products across Europe. With over 2,600 colleagues, a modern fleet, and locations in the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the United Kingdom, we are a major player in international tank transport. Safety, sustainability, and innovation have been the cornerstones of our success for a century – and we’re proud of it. Will you be part of our future?

What does Schenk offer?

• A gross monthly salary between €2,800 and €4,200 based on a 40-hour work week (depending on experience and education)
• 8% holiday allowance and 27.5 vacation days (20 statutory, 4 additional, and 3.5 compensatory days)
• A pleasant working environment within a successful and growing international transport company
• A modern workshop focused on safety and quality
• Opportunities for professional development through courses and training
• A solid pension scheme with Zwitserleven, offering excellent terms and security

What do you bring?

• Completed technical or metalworking education
• Proven experience as a mechanic, preferably with tank containers
• Welding certification (TIG/MIG/MAG) or willingness to obtain one
• Knowledge of hazardous materials is a plus
• A proactive, flexible, and precise work ethic
• A team player with a hands-on mentality and an eye for quality

Type Workshop

Schedule Dayshift

Country Netherlands