Mechanical Technician

Strohm; IJmuiden; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 3200-3700 EUR

32 days leave

Pension plan

Mental health plan

Gym membership discount

Bike lease

NS business card

Company phone

Job summary

Strohm is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Technician to join the Maintenance team in the Operations department. You will perform first-line mechanical maintenance on production equipment, diagnose faults, and carry out preventive maintenance according to approved procedures and work orders.

You will support Engineering during complex breakdowns, coordinate with Production to minimise disruption and ensure all maintenance is safely documented.

Qualifications

• Educational background in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience in mechanical maintenance in a production environment.
• Good Dutch and English communication skills or willingness to learn Dutch.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and fault‑finding skills.
• Hands‑on mechanical mindset and interest in mechanical projects.
• Ability to read technical drawings and follow work instructions.
• Proactive and safety‑focused, able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform first‑line mechanical maintenance and repairs on production equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults to restore safe operation.
• Carry out preventive maintenance per work orders and schedules.
• Support Engineering and technical specialists during complex breakdowns.
• Coordinate activities with Production and document completed maintenance work.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Fault finding

Reading technical drawings

Safety awareness

Independent working

English Dutch communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About the role

Join Strohm as Our Next Mechanical Technician!

Do you enjoy practical mechanical work, solving technical problems and helping to keep production running safely and reliably? We are looking for a hands‑on Mechanical Technician to join our Maintenance team.

In this role you will perform first‑line mechanical maintenance on production equipment. Your work includes inspections, fault diagnosis, corrective maintenance and preventive maintenance in accordance with approved procedures and work orders.

You will independently resolve mechanical faults within your level of competence and support Engineering and other technical specialists during more complex breakdowns and repairs. You will coordinate your activities with Production to minimise disruption and ensure all maintenance work is performed safely and accurately documented.

In this role, you will:

• Perform first-line mechanical maintenance and repairs on production equipment;

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults to restore safe and reliable operation;

• Carry out preventive maintenance in accordance with approved work orders and schedules;

• Support Engineering and technical specialists during complex breakdowns and major repairs;

• Coordinate activities with Production and accurately document completed maintenance work.

Note The candidate must be currently residing in the Netherlands and hold a valid work and residence permit allowing them to work in the Netherlands. We do not provide visa sponsorship or support with obtaining a work permit for this position.

The team

You will be part of the Maintenance team within the Operations department. This team consists of a Maintenance Coordinator, Maintenance Planner, Mechanical Technicians and Electrical Technicians

What you bring:

• An educational background in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline;

• At least 2 years of experience in mechanical maintenance within a production environment;

• Good Dutch and English communication skills or willing to learn Dutch;

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and fault‑finding skills;

• A mechanically minded approach and a genuine interest in hands‑on technical work, such as working on cars or other mechanical projects;

• The ability to read technical drawings and follow work instructions;

• A proactive and safety‑focused approach, with the ability to work independently.

Why join us?

• Salary between €3.200,- en €3.700,- per month, based on experience and qualifications;

• 32 days of paid leave per year;

• Be part of an innovative, fast‑paced company with global impact;

• Strohm's pension plan and mentaal health plan;

• Discounted gym membership;

• Bike lease plan through the company;

• Commuting allowance or NS Business Card;

• Company-provided phone.