Field Maintenance Mechanic Glueing

Celoriarecruitment; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 holiday days + 13 ADV days

Overtime and irregular hours allowance

International work opportunities

Job summary

Celoriarecruitment is seeking a Field Maintenance Mechanic Glueing / Field Modification Operator in Ridderkerk for rail vehicles, trains, trams and metros. You will specialise in adhesive technology and work on refurbishment, repairs and modifications on site and at project sites across the Netherlands.

This permanent role offers 40-hour weeks, international deployments possible, and a salary of €3,500–€4,000 gross per month depending on experience.

Qualifications

• MBO Level 3 education in Mechatronics, Automotive, Aircraft Engineering or similar.
• Experience with mechanical operations like torqueing and crimping.
• Independent, responsible and safety/quality-minded; fluent Dutch with a valid B license.

Responsibilities

• Perform bonding and sealing according to the European Adhesive Bonder (EAB) standard (certificate required).
• Carry out mechanical work such as torqueing, crimping, pop riveting, and assembly.
• Disassemble vehicle parts, process them, and assemble them again.
• Work closely with internal teams and customer teams on-site.
• Perform maintenance and repair work on rail vehicles (trams/trains/metros).

Skills

Dutch language

Driving licence B

Safety minded

Independent

Education

MBO Level 3 in Mechatronics/Automotive/Aircraft Engineering

Job description

Field Maintenance Mechanic Glueing / Field Modification Operator

Base location: Ridderkerk, South Holland, Netherlands

Work location: Ridderkerk + project sites across the Netherlands (sometimes internationally)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Employment: Permanent (Field Maintenance & Modification)

Salary: €3,500–€4,000 gross per month (depending on experience)

Are you a technical professional who enjoys working on large, challenging projects involving trains, trams and metros? Do you want to specialise in adhesive technology and play a key role in refurbishments, repairs and modifications of rail vehicles? Then this role is for you.

About the company

You’ll join a global leader in developing, building and maintaining trains, trams and metros. In the Netherlands, around 500 colleagues work across multiple locations including Rotterdam, Ridderkerk, Utrecht and Amsterdam. The work includes maintenance, overhaul and modernisation, as well as innovative projects like the introduction of the Intercity New Generation (ICNG).

As a Field Maintenance & Modification Technician – Adhesive Technology (Mechanical), you work on project-based assignments in workshops and on customer sites. Your focus will be a major tram refurbishment project where adhesive bonding and sealing is a core part of the work.

You’ll sometimes work short assignments, and other times you’ll be on one large project for several months. International deployment is possible depending on project needs.

Key responsibilities

• Perform bonding and sealing according to the European Adhesive Bonder (EAB) standard (certificate required)
• Carry out mechanical work such as torqueing, crimping, pop riveting, and assembly
• Disassemble vehicle parts, process them, and assemble them again
• Work closely with internal teams and customer teams on-site
• Perform maintenance and repair work on rail vehicles (trams/trains/metros)

Requirements

• MBO Level 3 education in Mechatronics, Aircraft Engineering, Automotive, or similar
• Experience with mechanical operations like torqueing and crimping (certification provided internally if needed)
• Independent, responsible and safety/quality-minded
• Good command of Dutch (spoken and written)
• Driving licence B
• Flexible to occasionally work evenings/nights and travel when required

Nice to have (plus)

• Experience with Huck rivets
• Experience with paint application / paint systems

What we offer

• €3,500–€4,000 gross per month (depending on experience)
• 27 holiday days + 13 ADV days per year
• Allowances for overtime and irregular hours
• International work opportunities with a leading rail company
• Varied work on unique vehicles and technically challenging projects
• A committed team in a dynamic working environment