Senior Technical Trainer

Vanderlande; Veghel; On-site; EUR 42,408 - 62,496; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 vacation days

Flexible working hours

Health & Wellbeing budget

Commuting allowance

On-site health centres

Company restaurant and coffee bar

Job summary

A leading automation company in the Netherlands seeks a passionate Technical Trainer to design and deliver cutting-edge training programs for global teams. Utilizing innovative learning technologies like e-learning and AR/VR, you will inspire engineers to master skills essential for maintaining advanced automated systems. Ideal candidates will have a technical background, experience in training, and strong communication skills. This role includes travel opportunities and offers a competitive salary, generous vacation, and a hybrid workplace.

Qualifications

• A technical background preferably in IT, electrical, or electronic engineering.
• Experience in technical training with digitalisation and maintenance in automated systems.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for making complex topics accessible.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver innovative technical training programs.
• Implement learning technologies to enhance training experiences.
• Assess training needs within Customer Service Centres.

Skills

Technical background in IT, electrical, or electronic engineering

Experience in technical training

Strong communication skills

Innovative mindset

Willingness to travel internationally

Education

HTS, PTH, or equivalent

Tools

E-learning technology

Augmented Reality

Virtual Reality

Job description

Job TitleSenior Technical Trainer Job Description Are you passionate about technology, innovation, and empowering others to excel? Join Vanderlande as a Technical Trainer and help shape the future of learning across all our domains!

About the Role

As a Technical Trainer at Vanderlande, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering and developing cutting‑edge, hands‑on maintenance training for our global teams and customers. You’ll leverage the latest in learning technology—think e‑learning, augmented reality, and interactive simulations—to create engaging, practical courses that make a real impact. Whether it’s in the classroom, on the shop floor, or through digital platforms, you’ll inspire engineers and technicians to master the skills needed to build, operate, and maintain our advanced automated systems.

What You’ll Do

• Design, deliver, and continuously improve technical training programs for all Vanderlande domains (Airports, Warehousing, Distribution, and more), with a strong focus on hands‑on maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Embrace and implement innovative learning technologies—from digital platforms to AR/VR—to enhance the learning experience and drive knowledge retention.
• Collaborate globally with Technology, engineering, project teams, and service operations to ensure training content is always up‑to‑date and relevant.
• Assess and support knowledge levels within our Customer Service Centres and internal teams, proactively identifying training needs and opportunities.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and adapt your approach to maximize impact for diverse audiences.

What You Bring

• A technical background (HTS, PTH, or equivalent), preferably in IT, electrical, or electronic engineering.
• Experience in technical training, ideally with digitalisation (e‑learning, AR/VR, etc.) and hands‑on maintenance in automated industrial systems.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for making complex topics accessible and engaging.
• A results‑driven, innovative mindset, eager to experiment with new teaching methods and technologies.
• Willingness to travel internationally (up to 35% of your time).

Why Vanderlande?

• Be part of a dynamic, international team dedicated to continuous learning and innovation.
• Enjoy a flexible, supportive work environment with plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Benefit from a competitive salary, generous vacation days, and excellent secondary conditions (including pension and insurance discounts).
• Make a real difference by equipping colleagues and customers with the skills to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry.

What do we offer

This position offers a competitive salary range of €3.800,00 to €5.600,00 per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance). Through exceeding performance expectations, you even have the possibility to grow outside this scale.

On top of your fixed salary you’ll receive the following secondary benefits:

• 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days).
• Flexible working hours.
• A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office).
• A Health & Wellbeing budget worth €300 per calendar year.
• Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport.
• Working from home allowance.
• Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance.
• On‑site company health centres with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
• Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills.
• A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives.
• A great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista.

Contact

If this vacancy appeals to you, then please apply now by completing the application form, and uploading your CV and covering letter. For more information, please contact Jordi Castells at [e-mail].

Diversity & Inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

Ready to inspire, innovate, and lead the way in technical training? Apply now and join us in shaping the future of learning at Vanderlande!