Field Service Technician

Approach People Recruitment; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car provided

Competitive salary package

Long-term growth potential

Job summary

Approach People Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Service Engineer for the Benelux region, focused on excavators and wheel loaders. This is a key role that involves diagnosing and maintaining machinery, as well as providing technical support to customers and dealers.

Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of relevant experience, strong diagnostic skills, and fluent English communication. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits such as a company car.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with excavators and/or wheel loaders.
• Strong diagnostic skills across mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic systems.
• Fluent English communication skills for both internal and external interactions.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain excavators and wheel loaders at customer and dealer sites.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic faults.
• Advise customers on machine operation and preventative maintenance.

Skills

Hands-on experience with excavators and/or wheel loaders

Strong diagnostic skills

Fluent English communication

Dutch or French language skills

Job description

Netherlands or Belgium | Company Car Provided

An exciting opportunity to join a globally recognisable construction equipment manufacturer as their first dedicated Service Engineer in the Benelux region. This is a key hire and a genuine ground‑floor position, offering the chance to help establish and grow the company’s after‑sales and technical support presence across the Netherlands and Belgium.

Working closely with dealers, customers, and international teams, you’ll play a critical role in delivering high‑quality field service support for excavators and wheel loaders throughout the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain excavators and wheel loaders at customer and dealer sites
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic faults
• Carry out scheduled maintenance, inspections, and emergency breakdown support
• Advise customers on machine operation, preventative maintenance, and spare parts
• Support warranty claims and technical reporting in coordination with the manufacturer
• Build strong relationships with dealers and end users across the Benelux market

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years of hands‑on experience with excavators and/or wheel loaders (essential)
• Strong diagnostic skills across mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic systems
• Fluent English communication skills (essential) for both internal and external interactions
• Dutch or French language skills are highly advantageous
• Based in the Netherlands or Belgium
• Comfortable with frequent travel across the Benelux region in a field‑based role
• Independent, customer‑focused, and technically driven mindset

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Company car provided
• A newly created role with strong long‑term growth potential
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing international business
• Exposure to an international working environment across the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, and China
• Autonomy, responsibility, and the chance to shape the regional service function from day one