Maintenance Technician for our European Distribution Center

Helly Hansen; Born; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Helly Hansen is seeking a Maintenance Technician for its European Distribution Center in Born, Netherlands. You will maintain and improve critical automation equipment, including Ranpak carton erector and AutoStore robots, while supporting general facility maintenance to ensure safe, uninterrupted operations.

Ideal candidates have an MBO Level 4 technical qualification and at least 2 years of warehouse maintenance experience, with PLC knowledge and strong electrical/mechanical aptitude.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English; Dutch is considered an advantage but not required.
• MBO Level 4 qualification in a technical field (Mechatronics/Electrical/Mechanical/Automation).
• Willingness to participate in technical training programmes and on-call rotations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site technician for Ranpak carton erector, carton closer and related packaging equipment.
• Perform troubleshooting, repairs, testing, adjustments and preventive maintenance.
• Support daily operation and first-line maintenance of AutoStore robots and related automation systems.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate with external service providers for specialist support when required.
• Execute preventive maintenance activities on a daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly basis.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and spare-parts administration.
• Support mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and conveyor-related maintenance.
• Ensure work follows safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Identify recurring failures and propose improvements to increase reliability.

Skills

English fluency

Good communication

Good computer skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical systems knowledge

Automation/robotics experience

Conveyor systems

Education

MBO Level 4 qualification (associate degree) in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Automation or related field

Job description

Maintenance Technician for our European Distribution Center

Born

Founded in Norway in 1877, Helly Hansen continues to develop professional grade apparel that helps people stay and feel alive. Through insights drawn from living and working in the world’s harshest environments, the company has developed a long list of first-to-market innovations, including the first supple waterproof fabrics nearly 150 years ago. Other breakthroughs include the first fleece fabrics in the 1960s, the first technical base layers in the 1970s, made with LIFA® Stay Dry technology, the patented H2Flow™ temperature regulating system, and the revolutionary lighter, warmer LIFALOFT™ insulation. Building on Helly Hansen’s proprietary HELLY TECH® waterproof/breathable system, the technical outdoor brand has most recently introduced the award-winning LIFA INFINITY PRO™ - the company’s most innovative waterproof/breathable technology to date.
Helly Hansen is a leader in technical sailing and performance ski apparel, as well as premium workwear. Its uniforms are worn and trusted by more than 55,000 professionals and can be found on Olympians, National Teams, and at more than 200 ski resorts and mountain guiding operations globally.
Helly Hansen’s outerwear, base layers, sportswear and footwear are sold in more than 40 countries around the world. To learn more about Helly Hansen’s latest collections, visit www.hellyhansen.com.

As a Maintenance Technician you are responsible for maintaining and improving the reliability, uptime and performance of critical automation equipment within the Helly Hansen Distribution Centre in Born. Your primary focus will be on the Ranpak carton erector and carton closer, AutoStore robots and associated warehouse automation systems. You also support minor technical and facility repairs across the distribution centre to help ensure safe and uninterrupted operations.

Your responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary on-site technician for the Ranpak carton erector, carton closer and related packaging equipment.
• Perform troubleshooting, repairs, testing, adjustments and preventive maintenance activities.
• Support the daily operation, monitoring and first-line maintenance of AutoStore robots and associated automation systems.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and technical issues to minimize operational downtime.
• Coordinate with external service providers such as Element Logic, Ranpak and Logisnext when specialist support is required. You will coordinate trouble-shooting and vendor follow-up if required.
• Execute daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly preventive maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment history and spare-parts administration.
• Perform minor repairs and technical fixes throughout the Distribution Centre.
• Support mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and conveyor-related maintenance activities.
• Ensure maintenance work is carried out according to company safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Identify recurring equipment failures and propose improvements to increase reliability and performance.
• Support root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
• Participate in automation and continuous improvement projects.

What makes you successful in this role?

• Maximizing uptime and reliability of warehouse automation systems.
• Responding quickly and effectively to technical issues and breakdowns.
• Completing preventive maintenance activities according to schedule.
• Maintaining a safe working environment for all employees.
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives throughout the Distribution Centre.

What would we like you to bring?

• MBO Level 4 qualification (associate degree) in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Automation or a related technical field.
• Minimum 2 years of maintenance experience in a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Experience in troubleshooting automated equipment, conveyors, packaging machinery or robotic systems.
• Good working knowledge of electrical systems, motors, sensors, pneumatics and mechanical assemblies.
• Basic PLC troubleshooting knowledge is an advantage.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Good computer skills, including maintenance systems and ticketing tools.
• Willingness to participate in technical training programmes and on-call rotations during peak periods.
• Fluency in English; Dutch is considered an advantage but is not required.

Please note that we are exclusively looking for someone with work eligibility for the Netherlands and also for someone who already lives in the southern part of the country.