Service Engineer

Darwin Recruitment; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Travel allowance

27 annual leave days plus 13 ADV days

8% holiday allowance and 4% annual bon

Job summary

Darwin Recruitment is seeking a Service Engineer to join an international engineering team serving offshore, energy and bulk handling sectors. The role involves working mainly at customer sites in the UK and overseas, dealing with lifting, handling and integrated systems.

Responsibilities include repairs, diagnostics, installation, testing and reporting, with emphasis on safety and quality. The position offers diverse projects, opportunities for development and a supportive, global team culture.

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification in an engineering or technical discipline.
• Broad knowledge or interest in electrical, mechanical, hydraulics and control systems.
• Relevant experience in a technical or engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs, maintenance and inspections of technical equipment and installations.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve technical faults.
• Inspect equipment and components, identifying potential issues.
• Install, commission and test equipment.
• Work from technical drawings, specifications and procedures.
• Prepare reports on completed work.
• Contribute to technical solutions and continuous improvements.
• Liaise with colleagues and customers to coordinate service activities.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Participate in an on-call rota to support breakdowns and emergency situations.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Customer-focused

Team player

Problem solving

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

PLC control systems

Electrical schematics

Job description

Service Engineer

The Role

We are looking for Service Engineers to join an international engineering team within the offshore, energy and bulk handling industries.

With over 80 years of experience in lifting, handling and integrated systems, the company delivers specialist engineering solutions, including floating cranes, offshore cranes, gangways, pipe and cable-laying systems, and winches.

This is a varied and challenging role, primarily based at customer sites in the UK and overseas, offering exposure to a wide range of equipment, projects and technical challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs, maintenance and inspections of technical equipment and installations.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve technical faults.
• Inspect equipment and components, identifying potential issues.
• Install, commission and test equipment.
• Work from technical drawings, specifications and procedures.
• Prepare reports on completed work.
• Contribute to technical solutions and continuous improvements.
• Liaise with colleagues and customers to coordinate service activities.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Participate in an on-call rota to support breakdowns and emergency situations.

Candidate Requirements

• A recognised qualification in an engineering or technical discipline.
• Broad knowledge or interest in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, hydraulics and control systems (controllers and PLCs).
• Relevant experience in a technical or engineering environment.
• Strong technical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Customer-focused with a results-driven mindset.
• Good spoken and written English; Dutch is an advantage.
• Proactive, flexible and keen to learn and develop.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid EU passport or work permit.
• Full, valid driving licence (Category B).

What’s on Offer?

• An international and technically challenging working environment.
• Friendly and supportive colleagues and an informal working culture.
• Opportunities for professional development through training and further education.
• Exposure to a variety of technical projects, equipment and customers.
• Employment conditions in line with the Metalektro collective labour agreement.
• Pension scheme and travel allowance.
• 27 annual leave days plus 13 additional ADV days.
• 8% holiday allowance and a fixed 4% annual bonus.