Maintenance Technician - Ridderkerk

Swisslog Holding AG; Ridderkerk; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Swisslog is seeking a Maintenance Technician for Ridderkerk to join the on-site team at the new Quooker site. The role focuses on installing, operating, and maintaining automated warehouse technology and ensuring reliable system performance during daytime shifts (Mon–Fri, 08:00–17:00).

The successful candidate will provide preventive and corrective maintenance on conveyors, robotics, and related equipment, work closely with the customer, and have a hands-on approach to solving technical issues

Qualifications

• Technical education in mechanical/electrical maintenance or mechatronics.
• Customer service drives you and you have strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance methods and schedules.
• Ability and willingness to work at heights (30 metres).
• Reside within 45 minutes driving distance from Ridderkerk.
• It is advantageous if you have experience in automated industrial or material handling environments and can read PLC error codes.
• You are fluent in Dutch and can communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide electro-mechanical preventive and corrective maintenance on automated material handling systems, including conveyors.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electronic faults, escalating to remote specialists when needed.
• Ensure safe, efficient operations by following planned preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules.
• You will be responsible for maintaining advanced material handling equipment such as pallet stacker cranes, conveyors and robotics systems.
• You will ensure customer system operation is maximized, adhering to instructions and technical standards.
• Work safely by following all relevant safety procedures and guidelines, reporting risks.
• Act as the on-site representative of Swisslog, building and maintaining strong customer relationships with Quooker.

Skills

Electro-mechanical maintenance

Education

Technical education in mechanical/electrical maintenance or mechatronics

Job description

Maintenance Technician - Ridderkerk

Where do people love what they do, and being great at what they do?

At Swisslog, that's where! Our teams are the heart of a world-leading Robotics company that’s harnessing the power of technology to shape the future of intralogistics. The result? We’re transforming performance and efficiency for customers across the globe, giving them the vital edge in their markets.

Responsibilities Make an impactJoin Swisslog to support at the newly opened customer site - Quooker in Ridderkerk. As we are getting ready to build, start up, and maintain this new automated warehouse, we are looking for practical, hands-on technicians and a motivated Maintenance Engineer to join our team and help make this project a success.

You will be part of a growing team, helping to build and shape the on-site team from the start. This full-time position (40 hours) offers daytime shifts only, Monday to Friday between 08:00 and 17:00. During quieter periods, it is expected that the team, including the Team Lead, supports appropriate on-site tasks as needed.

As a Resident Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the performance and reliability of advanced automated warehouse technologies. You will work closely with the customer on-site, combining technical know-how with strong communication and problem-solving skills. This role offers the opportunity to work independently, take ownership, become a trusted point of contact and play a key part in a high-tech environment. Ideally, you are based in the Rotterdam region.

Please note: You will start your journey with us, working closely with Quooker. After 2 to 3 years, the plan is for your employment contract to transition to Quooker, offering you the opportunity to become a permanent member of their organisation.

As a Maintenance Engineer at Swisslog, you play a key role within the Customer Service organisation, and you will:

• Provide electro-mechanical preventive and corrective maintenance on automated material handling systems, including conveyors, in line with Swisslog quality standards.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electronic faults, escalating to remote specialists when needed.
• Ensure safe, efficient operations by following planned preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules.
• You will be responsible for maintaining advanced material handling equipment such as pallet stacker cranes, conveyors and robotics systems.
• You will make sure customer system operation is always kept to the maximum, ensuring adherence to all the relevant instructions and technical standards
• Work safely by following all relevant safety procedures and guidelines, carrying out tasks responsibly and contributing to a safe work environment by identifying and reporting risks.
• Act as the on-site representative of Swisslog, building and maintaining strong customer relationships with Quooker.

Application Requirements What you need to succeed

• You hold a Technical education in mechanical / electrical maintenance or mechatronics.
• Customer service drives you and you have strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance methods and schedules.
• Ability and willingness to work at heights, as you will perform work on 30 metres height.
• You reside within 45 minutes driving distance from Ridderkerk.
• It is advantageous if you have experience working in an automated industrial or automated material handling environment and able to read and find error codes in PLC.
• You are fluent in Dutch and confident communicating in English.