Maintenance Technician - Ridderkerk

Swisslog; Ridderkerk; Vor Ort; EUR 42.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Swisslog in Ridderkerk is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join the on-site team for the new Quooker site. You will perform electro‑mechanical maintenance on automated material handling systems, work with conveyors and robotics, and coordinate with the customer to ensure peak performance.

The role requires strong communication, PLC familiarity is a plus, and a willingness to work daylight hours (Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00). A path to permanent Quooker employment is possible after 2–3 years.

Qualifikationen

• Technical education in mechanical/electrical maintenance or mechatronics.
• Customer service drives you and you have strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance methods and schedules.
• Ability and willingness to work at heights up to 30 metres.
• Reside within 45 minutes driving distance from Ridderkerk.
• Advantageous if you have experience reading PLC error codes in automated environments.
• Fluent in Dutch and confident communicating in English.

Aufgaben

• 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.
• Maintain advanced material handling equipment such as pallet stacker cranes, conveyors and robotics systems.
• Ensure customer system operation is maximized while adhering to instructions and technical standards.
• Work safely by following relevant safety procedures and guidelines and report risks.
• Act as on‑site Swisslog representative, building and maintaining strong customer relationships with Quooker.

Jobbeschreibung

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 impact Join 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. Ideal, 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.

Our promise to you

Swisslog is a world of opportunity for people who can deliver a game changing mission: driving the future of intralogistics, by shaping an era of robotic and data‑driven automated solutions that create exceptional customer value. Join us on this journey and you’ll be part of a global enterprise that’s proud of its Swiss roots - and hugely excited by the worldwide opportunities open to everyone in the Swisslog family. So come and realize your potential, in a team that’s united by passion and driven by the OneSwisslog team spirit.

About Swisslog

Swisslog is shaping the future of intralogistics. As part of the KUKA Group, we work on the latest technologies that are reimagining the world of logistics. We’re a team of 3,000+ experts from 50 countries, serving some of the world's largest and most exciting brands. Together, we’re implementing smart and innovative approaches - including flexible robot‑based and data‑driven automation solutions that are transforming the supply chain. So join our team and share your unique perspective.