Maintenance Engineer

Proactive Global; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lease car

Pension plan from day one

Training and development programs

Free meals and snacks on site

International and innovative work environment

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking a hands-on Maintenance & Reliability Engineer to work in a highly automated warehouse environment in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The role involves technical maintenance execution focusing on improving reliability, performing root cause analysis, and continuous system improvement.

Your responsibilities include diagnosing mechanical faults, ensuring maximum system uptime, and implementing long-term technical improvements. A technical diploma and 2-5 years of relevant experience are required. Join us for a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in maintenance, engineering, or technical operations.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience with sensors, automation, or camera-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults in automated warehouse systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure maximum uptime.
• Analyze recurring failures and perform root cause analysis.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Mechanical systems knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Technical diploma (MBO Level 3 or higher)

Tools

CMMS

SCADA

Job description

We are seeking a hands‑on Maintenance & Reliability Engineer to join a highly automated warehouse environment in the Netherlands.

This role combines technical maintenance execution with a strong focus on reliability engineering, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement. You will work with advanced intralogistics and material handling systems in a fast‑paced, high-automation environment.

Your mission is not only to fix issues—but to prevent them from happening again by improving structure, processes, and system reliability across operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults in automated warehouse systems
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure maximum uptime
• Take ownership of maintenance activities during shift operations
• Collaborate with operations teams to minimize downtime impact
• Work with external suppliers on complex technical issues

Reliability & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze recurring failures and perform root cause analysis (RCA)
• Develop and implement long‑term technical improvements
• Build structured maintenance and reliability frameworks
• Improve maintenance planning, data usage, and performance tracking
• Standardize best practices across systems and sites
• Support and coach junior technicians
• Promote a proactive maintenance culture
• Share technical knowledge and best practices within the team

Your Profile

• Technical diploma (MBO Level 3 or higher, or equivalent)
• 2-5 years of experience in maintenance, engineering, or technical operations
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
• Experience with sensors, automation, or camera‑based systems
• Familiar with CMMS, SCADA, or industrial control systems
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset
• Able to work independently and take ownership
• Fluent in English (Dutch is a plus)

Nice to Have

• Experience in automated warehouses, logistics, or manufacturing
• VCA and/or NEN 3140 certification
• Background in intralogistics or high‑automation environments

What’s Offered

• Lease car
• Pension plan from day one
• Training and development programs
• Free meals and snacks on site
• International and innovative work environment