Hardware Technician

Apply now!; Gennep; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company laptop

Mobile phone

25 vacation days

Additional leave week

Employee benefits

Gym discount

Bicycle plan

Staff events

Job summary

Arvato in Heijen, Netherlands, is seeking a Hardware Technician to build, configure and test high‑end server and data center hardware. You will assemble racks, configure BIOS, perform imaging and testing to ensure reliable deployments for international customers.

You’ll collaborate with Production, Engineering and Quality, while maintaining safety and quality standards. The role offers growth in an international organization with extensive training opportunities and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in testing, configuring or assembling hardware.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and a proactive mindset.
• Good command of English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Building and configuring server racks for data center environments.
• Configuring servers and hardware, including BIOS updates and firmware upgrades.
• Performing technical quality inspections and functional hardware testing.
• Assembling server cabinets, managing cable routing and test environments.
• Processing customer returns, including inspections and asset tagging.

Skills

Troubleshooting

English language

Quality-oriented

Safety awareness

Tools

SAP

Job description

Are you technically skilled and do you enjoy building, configuring and testing the latest server hardware? Then this Hardware Technician position at Arvato in Heijen could be the perfect next step in your career.

As a Hardware Technician, you'll work daily with advanced data center hardware for international customers. You'll build server racks, configure systems and ensure all equipment is thoroughly tested and ready for deployment. Thanks to your technical expertise and eye for detail, you'll play an important role in delivering high-quality and reliable high-tech supply chain solutions.

You'll join an innovative working environment where technology, quality and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do. Looking to develop your career within an international organization that offers plenty of growth opportunities? We'd love to meet you.

As a Hardware Technician, you are responsible for assembling, configuring, testing and validating high-end server and data center hardware. Working according to production schedules and quality standards, you ensure every installation is completed accurately and on time.

Your responsibilities include:

• Building and configuring server racks (rack & stack) for data center environments;


• Configuring servers and hardware, including BIOS updates, firmware upgrades and installing components such as memory, hard drives and network interface cards (NICs);


• Performing technical quality inspections and functional hardware testing;


• Assembling server cabinets, managing cable routing and setting up test environments;


• Processing customer returns, including inspections, asset tagging and administrative handling.

You'll be part of our High-tech Operations team and work closely with colleagues from Production, Engineering and Quality. You'll also have regular contact with customers and actively contribute to process improvements and maintaining the highest quality standards.

You'll work in a modern, high-tech warehouse environment where safety, quality and efficiency are top priorities.

We're looking for a detail-oriented and technically skilled Hardware Technician who enjoys working with the latest hardware technologies and thrives on solving technical challenges.

You also bring:

• Experience in testing, configuring or assembling hardware, preferably within a high-tech or data center environment;


• Experience with imaging, BIOS configuration and firmware updates is an advantage;


• Experience with SAP or a similar ERP or production planning system;


• Strong troubleshooting skills and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset;


• Good command of the English language, both spoken and written;


• A structured, quality-focused approach with a strong commitment to safety.

What we offer

Experience is important, but your development doesn't stop at Arvato. In this role, you'll work with the latest server and data center technologies within an international organization where innovation, quality and personal growth are key. Through our extensive learning center and professional training programs, you'll have plenty of opportunities to develop both technically and personally.

In addition, we offer:

• A gross monthly salary between €2.560 and €4.164, depending on your knowledge and experience;


• A company laptop and mobile phone, also for personal use (salary grades 5-7);


• 25 vacation days based on a full-time contract;


• The option to purchase up to one additional week of leave, plus three extra "non-sick" leave days;


• Employee Benefits @ Work, including discounts on a wide range of products and services;


• Discounted gym membership and a bicycle plan;


• An active staff association organizing social events and team activities.

Please note that you must be legally authorized to work in the Netherlands at the time of your application.

What's next?

Our recruitment process is straightforward and efficient:

• Telephone introduction with one of our recruiters;


• First interview, including a site tour;


• Second interview;


• An assessment or practical assignment (if applicable);


• If successful, you'll receive an offer within 48 hours.

At Arvato, equal opportunities are at the heart of our recruitment process. We assess every candidate based on talent, motivation and potential.