Electrical Technician

Strohm; IJmuiden; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

You will join the Maintenance team within the Operations department, contributing to reliability and uptime through hands-on electrical and mechanical activities. A relevant background and the ability to interpret electrical drawings are essential for success, along with a proactive safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in industrial or production environments.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Fluent English and Dutch or willingness to learn Dutch.
• Reside in the Netherlands with valid work permit.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults on production equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance to maximise reliability and uptime.
• Carry out mechanical interventions such as component replacement, alignment, and adjustments.
• Support installation and modification of equipment and systems.
• Work safely in line with procedures (LOTO, permits, etc.).

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Industrial experience

English communication

Dutch language

Reading schematics

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

NEN 1010

NEN 3140

Job description

About the role

Join Strohm as Our NextElectrical Technician! Do you enjoy solving technical challenges and keeping production equipment running at peak performance? We are looking for a hands-on Electrical Technician to join our team in a fast-paced production environment. As ourElectrical Technician, you are responsible for keeping production equipment running safely, efficiently, and reliably. Your main focus is fault finding, repairs, and preventive maintenance across electrical and mechanical systems within a fast-paced production environment. You play a key role in minimising downtime by quickly diagnosing issues, resolving breakdowns, and implementing practical improvements. In addition to maintenance activities, you will support the installation and modification of equipment while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Alongside reactive work, you will carry out preventive maintenance to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently. You will also support installation and modification of equipment, ensuring all work meets safety and quality standards. This is a hands-on role combining electrical and mechanical activities within a fast-paced production environment.

In this role, you will:

• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults on production equipment;
• Perform preventive maintenance to maximise reliability and uptime;
• Carry out mechanical interventions such as component replacement, alignment, and adjustments;
• Support installation and modification of equipment and systems;
• Work safely in line with procedures (LOTO, permits, etc.).

What you bring:

• Educational background in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an industrial or production environment;
• Good English and Dutch communication skills or a willingness to learn Dutch.
• Knowledge of Dutch and European electrical standards (e.g. NEN 1010, NEN 3140);
• Strong hands-on experience with electrical systems and industrial installations;
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings;
• Good communication skills in English, both written and verbal;

Note:

The candidate must be currently residing in the Netherlands and hold a valid work and residence permit allowing them to work in the Netherlands. We do not provide visa sponsorship or support with obtaining a work permit for this position.

Working Conditions:

• 40 hours per week (can include weekends in line with production shifts)
• Availability for consignment/on‑call duties

The Team

• You will be part of the Maintenance team within the Operations department. This team consists of a Maintenance Coordinator, Maintenance Planner, Mechanical Technicians, and Electrical Technicians.

Why join us?

• Salary between €3500,- and €5000,- based on experience and qualifications;
• 32 days of paid leave per year;
• Be part of an innovative, fast-paced company with global impact;
• Strohm’s Pension plan and a mental health plan;
• Discounted gym membership;
• Bike lease plan through the company;
• Commuting allowance or NS Business Card (min. 3 office days);
• Company-provided phone.