Maintenance Technician

Vidaxl; Venlo; Remote; EUR 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 vacation days

8% holiday allowance

Non-contributory pension

€0,23 net travel allowance

€2,45 net remote work allowance

Laptop provided

Phone provided

Job summary

vidaXL is seeking a hands-on Technical Service Employee to keep our warehouses running smoothly. You’ll maintain conveyor systems and related machinery, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, and install new equipment when purchased.

You’ll contribute to maintenance planning and continuous improvement to ensure timely order delivery. Preferably you hold an MBO diploma in a technical field and have 3–5 years in a technical service environment, with good Dutch and optional English.

Qualifications

• Preferably a completed MBO diploma in a technical field such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechatronics.
• 3–5 years of work experience in a technical service environment.
• Experience with logistics (sorting) systems and/or conveyor technology is a major plus.
• Good knowledge of Dutch; English is a plus
• Actively contribute ideas for improving, optimizing, and expanding the logistics process;
• We expect you to be eager to learn and able to work independently. In return, you’ll be given a great deal of freedom and responsibility;

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on various machines, including conveyor systems, strapping machines, sorting systems, labeling systems, and vacuum lifting equipment;
• Troubleshoot both electrical and mechanical issues;
• Act as a key contributor to the optimization and continuous improvement of existing machinery;
• Install and commission new machines and equipment when purchased;
• Develop maintenance schedules together with fellow technicians, determining when parts need to be inspected or replaced;
• Play a crucial role in ensuring operational continuity and helping us deliver customer orders on time;

Skills

Experience

Education

MBO diploma in mechanical/electrical/mechatronics

Tools

Logistics systems & conveyor tech

Job description

If you’re that hardworking jack-of-all-trades with a wealth of knowledge, we invite you to apply for a position with us. Together with our other jack‑of‑all‑trades (a.k.a., Technical Service Employees), you’ll ensure that all warehouses run smoothly. The most exciting challenge right now is maintaining our conveyor systems, which handle about 200,000 packages every week. This involves troubleshooting malfunctions that can be mechanical, electrical, electronic, or software‑related. That’s why we’re looking for that all‑around person. If you feel that one of these tasks falls outside your scope, that’s certainly not a problem. One of your colleagues can help you with it—provided you’re interested, of course.

You will:

• Perform preventive maintenance on various machines, including conveyor systems, strapping machines, sorting systems, labeling systems, and vacuum lifting equipment;
• Troubleshoot both electrical and mechanical issues;
• Act as a key contributor to the optimization and continuous improvement of existing machinery;
• Install and commission new machines and equipment when purchased;
• Develop maintenance schedules together with fellow technicians, determining when parts need to be inspected or replaced;
• Play a crucial role in ensuring operational continuity and helping us deliver customer orders on time;

We offer:

• 25 vacation days, increasing with time of service, with the option to purchase 10 additional days;
• 8% holiday allowance;
• Non‑contributory pension;
• €0,23 net travel allowance and a net remote work allowance of €2,45;
• Laptop and phone provided by vidaXL;
• A positive work environment. 8 out of 10 colleagues say we’re a good place to work and feel they are part of the team;

We ask:

• Preferably a completed MBO diploma in a technical field such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechatronics;
• 3–5 years of work experience in a technical service environment;
• Experience with logistics (sorting) systems and/or conveyor technology is a major plus;
• Good knowledge of Dutch; English is a plus
• Actively contribute ideas for improving, optimizing, and expanding the logistics process;
• We expect you to be eager to learn and able to work independently. In return, you’ll be given a great deal of freedom and responsibility;

Why vidaXL

vidaXL is a major player in the ever‑growing world of e‑commerce. Since our foundation in 2006, we've expanded our global reach, serving millions of customers with a vast selection of products for every aspect of their lives. Our bold and down‑to‑earth approach sets us apart. We embrace challenges, take chances, and try new things every day to provide our customers with the best possible experience. We believe in our people and love investing in their personal growth. We offer the freedom to seize opportunities, thrive, and grow alongside a global e‑commerce leader. Join us to growXL!

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