Electrical Technician Rolling Stock

Betaselect B.V.; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 vacation days

13 ATV days

Job summary

Betaselect B.V. in Rotterdam seeks a hands-on technician focused on maintenance and modernization of electrical systems on metros, locomotives and rail vehicles.

You will diagnose faults, install and test train protection and signalling equipment, and assemble control cabinets according to drawings and safety procedures. Work is in a modern workshop/depot with preventive maintenance, repairs and system upgrades.

Qualifications

• A vocational qualification in electrical engineering, mechatronics or a related field (level equivalent to MBO).
• Practical experience with electrical maintenance and fault finding in industrial or vehicle systems.
• Ability to read and apply electrical schematics and technical drawings in daily troubleshooting.
• Good Dutch communication skills for reporting and team coordination.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical installations
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults using schematics and test equipment
• Assemble, wire and test control cabinets and associated cabling
• Install and commission train signalling and protection components
• Work together with engineers and specialists on technical root-cause analysis

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Schematics reading

Dutch communication

Education

MBO-level electrical/mechatronics qualification

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

A hands-on role focused on maintenance and modernization of electrical systems on metros, locomotives and other rail vehicles in Rotterdam. Daily work includes diagnosing electrical faults, installing and testing train protection and signalling equipment, and assembling control cabinets according to technical drawings and safety procedures. A role for someone who prefers practical troubleshooting, clear technical routines and working directly with a workshop team.

Daily work is workshop- and depot-based, with a mix of preventive maintenance, corrective repairs and system upgrades on rail vehicles. Tasks are technical and practical: you work with wiring, control cabinets, sensors and train protection systems, and you follow electrical schematics and wiring diagrams closely. Work includes commissioning and testing installed systems, documenting findings and collaborating with engineers when a fault requires deeper analysis.This role is about hands-on electrical work and structured troubleshooting. It is not a remote office job or a project management role — the focus is on execution at the vehicle and system level. Expect both routine checks and complex fault finding, where diagnostic tools and methodical testing are used to isolate problems.Typical day-to-day activities:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical installations
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults using schematics and test equipment
• Assemble, wire and test control cabinets and associated cabling
• Install and commission train signalling and protection components
• Work together with engineers and specialists on technical root-cause analysis

Safety procedures and quality checks are part of the daily routine; accurate documentation and a methodical approach to troubleshooting are essential.

Work in a modern Rotterdam workshop on a variety of rail vehicles — from metros to locomotives. Projects range from multi-month full rebuilds to short repairs on damaged vehicles, so tasks vary in scope and technical challenge. The workshop environment is technically advanced and centred on safe, quality-driven maintenance and systematic problem solving.

This helps you to quickly find your way:

• A vocational qualification in electrical engineering, mechatronics or a related field (level equivalent to MBO).
• Practical experience with electrical maintenance and fault finding in industrial or vehicle systems.
• Ability to read and apply electrical schematics and technical drawings in daily troubleshooting.
• Good Dutch communication skills for clear reporting and team coordination.

Additional assets that make startup easier: VCA-VOL and a forklift certificate, experience with rail systems or signalling equipment, and a readiness to follow industry training and certifications.

What this means in practice:

• Gross monthly salary in the range of €2,900–€4,500, depending on background and responsibilities.
• 25 vacation days plus 13 ATV days; full-time, permanent contract.
• Standard working hours roughly 07:00–16:00 with the work location in Rotterdam (Albert Plesmanweg area).
• On-the-job technical training and opportunities for certifications to broaden specialist skills.
• Work in a modern workshop environment with varied assignments from quick repairs to full vehicle rebuilds, and close coordination with engineering specialists.

These conditions support a steady, practical working rhythm with room to deepen technical competence on rail electrical systems.

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