Service Mechanic Forklift & Port Equipment (Field Service)

Forkliftcenter; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Professional tools provided

Travel allowance

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Annual company outing

Job summary

Forkliftcenter in Amsterdam is seeking a Service Mechanic to maintain, repair, and inspect forklifts and port equipment for customers worldwide. The role combines workshop work with occasional field service at customer sites, offering independence and teamwork in a practical, hands-on environment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of heavy equipment maintenance experience, MBO level 3/4 in a technical field, and knowledge of hydraulics, electrics, pneumatics, and PLC systems.

Qualifications

• MBO level 3/4 technical education or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience with maintenance and repair of heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, electrics, pneumatics and PLC systems.
• Certificates or brand training from Kalmar, Konecranes or Hyster are a plus or willingness to obtain them.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out repairs and preventive maintenance on forklifts and port equipment.
• Carrying out technical inspections in the workshop or on site.
• Analyzing and resolving faults (electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical).
• Carrying out safety inspections in accordance with applicable standards.
• Documenting work performed and reporting to colleagues and customers.
• Occasionally carrying out service jobs at customer locations.

Skills

Hydraulics

Electrics

Pneumatics

PLC systems

Reading technical drawings

Problem solving

Education

MBO level 3/4 technical education

Tools

Kalmar certificates

Konecranes certificates

Hyster certificates

Job description

Service Mechanic Forklift & Port Equipment (Field Service)

About Forkliftcenter:

Forkliftcenter is an internationally oriented company based in Amsterdam, specializing in the sale, rental, and service of forklifts, container handling equipment, and mobile port equipment. With customers in more than 140 countries and a broad range of machines and parts, we combine technical expertise with reliable service.

Our team consists of driven professionals who work together toward one goal: providing customers worldwide with smart solutions and smooth handling of their logistics needs. Forkliftcenter has an informal, results driven working atmosphere where initiative and responsibility are valued.

About the role:

As a Service Mechanic at Forkliftcenter, you work every day with impressive equipment: forklifts and heavy port equipment from leading brands. From our workshop in Amsterdam, you carry out maintenance, repairs, and inspections on machines belonging to customers worldwide. Occasionally you will head out for a job at a customer's location. You combine technical insight with a practical mindset. On top of that, you make sure everything works the way it should.

Responsibilities:

Carrying out repairs and preventive maintenance on forklifts and port equipment.

Carrying out technical inspections in the workshop or on site.

Analyzing and resolving faults (electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical).

Carrying out safety inspections in accordance with applicable standards.

Documenting work performed and reporting to colleagues and customers.

Working according to safety regulations and quality guidelines.

Occasionally carrying out service jobs at customer locations.

You work independently on your own projects, but can always count on support from colleagues in the workshop or field service.

What you bring:

MBO level 3 or 4 education in a technical field (e.g. mechanical engineering, automotive technology, electrical engineering).

At least 3 years of experience with maintenance and repair of heavy equipment.

Knowledge of hydraulics, electrics, pneumatics, and PLC systems.

Certificates or brand training from Kalmar, Konecranes, or Hyster are a plus (or willingness to obtain them).

Ability to read technical drawings and independently resolve faults.

Good command of Dutch and/or English.

Driver's license B (E is a plus).

Proactive, flexible, and solution focused attitude.

What we offer:

An independent role with variety and responsibility.

Market conform salary matching your experience.

Travel allowance, pension scheme, and training opportunities.

Company van and professional tools provided.

A down to earth working atmosphere with experienced colleagues.

Room for growth, technical, practical, and personal.

Shared lunches, drinks, and an annual company outing.

Participation in the company fitness program.