Field Service Technician

Darwin Recruitment; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Job summary

Darwin Recruitment is seeking a Field Service Technician for on-site work in Amsterdam, Netherlands, covering vessels, harbour cranes and port equipment. The role is permanent and field-based, with travel from home to customer sites.

You will troubleshoot electrical systems, diagnose breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance and support hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems across electromechanical assets. Dutch language required.

Qualifications

• Electrical fault finding, diagnostics and repair experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings/schematics.
• Experience with industrial machinery and electrical control systems.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems is advantageous.
• Hands-on problem solving with proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical troubleshooting, fault finding, maintenance and repairs on vessels, harbour cranes and port equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve breakdowns on customer sites, working with electrically controlled machinery and industrial systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, inspections and testing activities.
• Support hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical troubleshooting across electromechanical systems.
• Provide technical support to customers throughout the harbour environment.
• Assist with commissioning and testing on new vessel builds and onboard systems.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Diagnostics & repair

Electrical drawings

Industrial troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Hands-on attitude

Education

Electrical Engineering background

Marine/Offshore/Industrial field service experience

Shipyard maintenance

Job description

Job title – Field Service Technician
Client Location – Amsterdam, Netherlands (Port of Amsterdam region)
Client Industry – Maritime / Marine Engineering / Industrial Services
Contract type – Permanent
On-site commitment – Full Time, Field-Based (travel directly from home to customer sites, vessels and harbour locations)
Salary – €3,000 – €4,500 gross per month, depending on experience, plus 8% holiday allowance and pension scheme
Language – Dutch

Project focus

• Carry out electrical troubleshooting, fault finding, maintenance and repairs on vessels, harbour cranes and port equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve breakdowns on customer sites, working with electrically controlled machinery and industrial systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, inspections and testing activities.
• Support hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical troubleshooting across a range of electromechanical systems.
• Provide technical support to customers throughout the harbour environment.
• Assist with commissioning and testing on new vessel builds and onboard systems as the role develops.

Key skills and Experience required

• Background in Electrical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Offshore Engineering, Shipyard Maintenance, Industrial Field Service or Electromechanical Service Engineering.
• Proven experience in electrical fault finding, diagnostics, maintenance and repair.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with industrial machinery, electrical control systems, breakdown support and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems would be advantageous but is not essential.
• A hands-on approach to problem-solving, with a proactive attitude, motivation and willingness to learn.
• Candidates with the right technical mindset and attitude are encouraged to apply, even if they do not meet every requirement.