Maintenance Engineer

Search X Recruitment; Zwolle; On-site; EUR 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Search X Recruitment is seeking a Maintenance Employee in the Netherlands (Zwolle) to ensure equipment runs reliably. You will conduct preventive maintenance, diagnose deviations, and perform corrective actions to maintain production quality and continuity.

Strong reading of technical drawings and adherence to safety standards are essential. The role emphasizes learning and applying improvements, documenting activities, and collaborating with the Maintenance Planner and Engineer to sustain

Qualifications

• Practical level education with hands-on maintenance experience.
• Experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance and safety compliance.
• Ability to read technical drawings and work with schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform periodic inspections and preventive maintenance on machinery.
• Identify irregularities, perform corrective actions, and root-cause analysis.
• Execute maintenance projects and optimize machines and processes.
• Document work, track labor hours and material usage, and collaborate with planners.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Reading technical drawings

Safety regulations

English language

Education

Practical level education (MBO)

Tools

Technical drawings

Schematics

Job description

High-tech environment, top-quality products, and an excellent salary at a proud Dutch multinational leading the energy transition for manufacturing companies? Then this is the place for you. Great things are made here with millimeter precision. In the production facility, components are created that make buildings more comfortable, energy‑efficient, and smarter, where technology and precision come together.

Tell me more…

The optimal performance of the machinery requires more than just maintenance. Behind the scenes, you ensure that everything continues to run exactly as it should. With your technical expertise, you carry out preventive maintenance, identify deviations, and intervene before failures occur. Sensors, installations, and machines work together seamlessly thanks to your efforts. In this way, you contribute directly to a stable and reliable production process and make an impact on quality and continuity every day.

And what about my role?

As a Maintenance Employee, you ensure that the machinery remains in top condition, both mechanically and electrically. You perform periodic inspections and preventive maintenance according to schedule, identify irregularities, and take action before malfunctions arise. In addition, you identify improvement opportunities, execute maintenance projects, and actively contribute to optimizing machines and processes. When a malfunction does occur, you analyze the root cause and determine the best solution. You perform corrective maintenance, replace components, and use technical drawings and schematics to restore machines professionally. After repairs, you test functionality, adjust machines to meet specifications, and release them back into operation. You also document your work and keep track of labor hours and material usage. For complex issues, you collaborate with the Maintenance Planner and Engineer to ensure a sustainable solution so that everything continues to operate as intended.

I want it, but can I do it?

You have an practical level education and way of thinking and possess the technical knowledge required to analyze and resolve malfunctions quickly and effectively. You have experience with both mechanical and electrical maintenance and are thoroughly familiar with the machines and installations you work with. With your ability to read technical drawings and your knowledge of safety regulations, you work accurately and safely. In addition, you have a good command of the English language, both spoken and written, allowing you to communicate effectively in a technical and often international environment.

But what’s in it for me?

Your gross annual salary will be between €49,250 and €62,200, depending on your knowledge and experience, excluding a 16% shift allowance. You will also benefit from strong employment conditions, a stable working environment, opportunities for personal development, and a team where collaboration is key. You will have the freedom to work independently, contribute ideas for improvements, and make a real impact on keeping the machinery running smoothly. Ready to put your technical skills to work and continue growing your career? Then this is your moment.