Autonomous Ground-Support Technician

Manpower Nederland; Schiphol; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Direct contract

Day shift

Job summary

Manpower is recruiting a Taxibot Technician at Schiphol Airport to maintain and optimize semi-robotic towing vehicles that reduce emissions and improve airport operations. The role offers a full-time 40-hour week and a day shift from Monday to Friday in an international environment, with a gross monthly salary up to €5,000.

You will diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems, perform CANBUS diagnostics, firmware updates, and root-cause analysis.

Qualifications

• Minimum mbo level 4 or equivalent (Associate Degree) in Automotive, Mechatronics, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Heavy Vehicle Technology or related field.
• Experience maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing vehicles, mobile equipment, heavy machinery, or similar assets.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience working with hydraulic systems.
• Proven troubleshooting and fault-finding skills.
• Experience with CANBUS systems, vehicle electronics, diagnostics software, or control systems is highly desirable.
• Experience in truck, automotive, agricultural machinery, construction equipment, ground support equipment, or similar industries.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Valid Category B driving licence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work independently and take technical ownership.
• Team-player mentality with a strong sense of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on Taxibots.
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and electronic faults.
• Working with CANBUS systems, sensors, diagnostics software, and control systems.
• Carrying out software and firmware updates.
• Performing root cause analysis on complex technical failures.
• Testing and commissioning equipment after maintenance and repairs.
• Acting as the on-site technical specialist for the equipment.
• Collaborating with engineers, airport operations teams, and international support teams.
• Identifying opportunities to improve reliability, availability, and performance.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Team player

Independence

English language

Education

MBO Level 4 / Associate Degree

Heavy Vehicle Technology qualification

Tools

CANBUS diagnostics

Diagnostics software

Vehicle electronics

Hydraulic systems

Automation software

Job description

Manpower is recruiting a Taxibot Technician at Schiphol Airport to maintain and optimize semi-robotic towing vehicles that reduce emissions and improve airport operations. The role offers a full-time 40-hour week and a day shift from Monday to Friday in an international environment, with a gross monthly salary up to €5,000.

You will diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems, perform CANBUS diagnostics, firmware updates, and root-cause analysis.