Field Service Technician

Darwin Recruitment; Zaltbommel; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Darwin Recruitment is recruiting a Field Service Technician to support installation, maintenance and repair of professional kitchen equipment across the Netherlands. You will diagnose faults, perform preventive maintenance and provide on-site technical support to customers.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in electromechanical service, strong troubleshooting skills and a full driving licence. Dutch and English communication are essential for field operations and customer liaison.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working with commercial kitchen equipment, industrial machinery or similar electromechanical systems.
• Ability to diagnose and repair technical faults independently.
• Good understanding of electrical and mechanical components.
• Fluent Dutch and good English communication skills.
• Comfortable travelling regularly throughout the Netherlands.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving abilities.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission professional kitchen equipment at customer sites.
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical and electromechanical faults.
• Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and identify effective solutions.
• Replace faulty components and carry out necessary repairs.
• Perform equipment inspections and operational testing.
• Provide technical support and guidance to customers.
• Train customers on the correct operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Complete service reports and document technical interventions.
• Ensure high standards of customer service and equipment reliability.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Customer service

Problem solving

Dutch language

Travel willingness

Job description

Our client is an international manufacturer specialising in professional kitchen equipment and advanced cooking technology.

The company designs and manufactures innovative commercial cooking systems used by restaurants, hotels, catering businesses and professional kitchens worldwide.

With a strong international presence and a focus on technology, innovation and customer service, the business continues to expand its technical service operations.

They are now looking for a Field Service Technician to join their team in the Netherlands, supporting customers with the installation, maintenance and repair of professional kitchen equipment.

The Role

As a Field Service Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring commercial cooking equipment operates efficiently and reliably at customer sites.

This is a hands-on, field-based position involving electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, installations and technical support.

You will work independently, travelling to customer locations throughout the Netherlands while representing an established international manufacturer.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and commission professional kitchen equipment at customer sites.

• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance.

• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical and electromechanical faults.

• Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and identify effective solutions.

• Replace faulty components and carry out necessary repairs.

• Perform equipment inspections and operational testing.

• Provide technical support and guidance to customers.

• Train customers on the correct operation and maintenance of equipment.

• Complete service reports and document technical interventions.

• Ensure high standards of customer service and equipment reliability.

Requirements

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in an electromechanical or technical service position.

• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.

• Experience working with commercial kitchen equipment, industrial machinery or similar electromechanical systems.

• Ability to diagnose and repair technical faults independently.

• Good understanding of electrical and mechanical components.

• Fluent Dutch and good English communication skills.

• Comfortable travelling regularly throughout the Netherlands.

• Strong customer service and problem-solving abilities.

• Full driving licence.

Experience with commercial ovens, catering equipment or professional cooking systems would be advantageous, but candidates from other electromechanical service backgrounds are also encouraged to apply.

What’s on Offer?

• Opportunity to join an established international equipment manufacturer.

• Hands-on experience with advanced commercial cooking technology.

• Technical training and ongoing professional development.

• Independent field service position with varied customer environments.

• Support from an experienced international technical team.

• Opportunities for career progression within a growing business.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Emily Dacey