Field Service Technician – Netherlands – Recycling machinery

Approach People; Eindhoven; Remote; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service van

Tools provided

Phone

Laptop

PPE

Autonomous role

Global company

Job summary

Approach People Recruitment is assisting a leading international company to recruit a Field Service Technician to service large-scale industrial recycling installations across Central and Southern Netherlands. The role is fully remote, with frequent travel from a home base and regular on-site customer interaction.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, install and commission new equipment, and train customers on operation and upkeep.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in industrial maintenance in field service.
• Strong mechanical, electrical and hydraulic skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on complex industrial machinery
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic faults
• Ensure installations are fully operational and performing optimally
• Carry out installation, commissioning, and delivery of new equipment
• Support the installation of new sorting systems and machines
• Provide technical guidance and basic training to customers on equipment use and maintenance
• Maintain strong, direct relationships with clients – you are the face of the company on-site

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical skills

Electrical & hydraulic skills

Job description

Field Service Technician – Industrial Machinery & Recycling (M/F) – Central/Southern Netherlands (Fully Remote)

Do you want to make a real impact in the recycling industry and contribute to a more sustainable future? Join a leading international company whose advanced sorting and recycling solutions process across the globe.

As a Field Service Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the performance and reliability of large-scale industrial recycling installations. You are a key representative of the company in the field, working directly with customers and making a tangible difference every day.

• Fully remote – Central/Southern Netherlands – Close to Eindhoven OR Nijmegen
• Frequent travel within the region
• Daily travel from home base – frequent driving

Your Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on complex industrial machinery
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic faults
• Ensure installations are fully operational and performing optimally
• Carry out installation, commissioning, and delivery of new equipment
• Support the installation of new sorting systems and machines
• Provide technical guidance and basic training to customers on equipment use and maintenance
• Maintain strong, direct relationships with clients – you are the face of the company on-site

Ideal Profile

• Proven experience in industrial maintenance (2/3+ years minimum)
• Strong mechanical, electrical and hydraulic skills
• Autonomous, reliable, and comfortable working independently in the field
• Willingness to travel extensively and spend significant time on the road
• Valid driver’s license required
• Fluent Dutch (native level) and professional level of English required

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Fully equipped service van, tools, mobile phone, and laptop
• Workwear and personal protective equipment provided
• A varied, autonomous role within a fast-growing international company
• The chance to work on large, innovative recycling systems contributing to a sustainable future