Maintenance Technician

We ARE Renewables; Hoofddorp; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in renewable energy services is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Hoofddorp, Netherlands. This role involves maintaining and servicing critical railway infrastructure, requiring at least 5 years of experience in electromechanical systems and fluency in Dutch. You will work a shift-based schedule with on-call duties. The position offers a collaborative environment focused on safety and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in maintaining electromechanical installations.
• Strong safety awareness and communication skills.
• Solid digital skills and fluent in Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on railway systems.
• Conduct corrective maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Log all activities in CMMS.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Digital skills

Team-oriented

Education

MBO level 4 qualification in Technicus Engineer / Energy Technology

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

HVAC systems

Fire detection systems

Job description

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Maintenance Technician – High-Speed Rail (HSL)

Region: Hoofddorp to Belgian border (The Netherlands)

Shift-based role (24/5 with weekend on-call rotation)

Our client, a leading player in the rail infrastructure industry, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join a dedicated and skilled team responsible for the maintenance and operation of the High-Speed Rail South (HSL-Zuid).

About the Role

As a Maintenance Technician, you will work on the inspection, servicing, and repair of electrical and mechanical systems across critical railway infrastructure. The role covers technical buildings, tunnels, and power supply stations, with work performed in pairs and across disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance: cleaning, inspecting, lubricating, adjusting, testing, part replacement, and documentation.
• Conduct corrective maintenance and troubleshooting for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Analyze and resolve technical faults through repair, component exchange, and system updates.
• Log all activities and findings in a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Operate within a 5-week shift cycle (day/night/evening), including weekend stand-by duty.

Your Profile

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in maintaining electromechanical installations (e.g., power switches, fire detection systems, HVAC, pumps, hydraulics, escape doors).
• Strong safety awareness and communication skills; team-oriented.
• Solid digital skills (laptop/tablet) and fluent in Dutch (speaking, reading, writing).
• In possession of VCA VOL; certificates like H-EEO, H-IWV (Stipel), or OP-BBMI are a plus.
• Preferably holds an MBO level 4 qualification in Technicus Engineer / Energy Technology.

Work area includes ~33 technical buildings, 4 tunnels, and 1 bridge.

Tunnel and bridge maintenance is performed exclusively at night, during train-free periods.

Standard shift hours:

Day (A): 06:45 – 15:15

Night (C): 22:45 – 07:15

Travel time is not compensated (up to 1.5 hrs each way).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Services for Renewable Energy

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