Service Mechanic Forklift & Port Equipment (Workshop Amsterdam)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Challenging machines

Workshop workspace

Training & certification

Supportive team

Growth opportunities

Company outings

Fitness program

Job summary

Forkliftcenter in Amsterdam invites a skilled Service Mechanic to maintain and overhaul used forklifts and port equipment. You will ensure machines are safe, reliable, and ready for rental or export, working in a professional workshop with modern tooling.

Responsibilities include repairing diesel, LPG, and electric forklifts, diagnosing faults, and preparing units for transport. You will collaborate with a team of experienced mechanics and have access to training and certification opportunities.

Qualifications

• MBO level 3/4 education in a technical field.
• Demonstrable experience with maintenance or overhaul of heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic electronics.
• Ability to read technical diagrams and analyze faults.
• Good command of Dutch and/or English.
• Driver's license B (E is a plus).
• Keurmeester (inspection) certificate is a plus, or willing to obtain one with us.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out repairs and inspections on diesel, LPG, and electric forklifts.
• Locating and resolving faults (mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical).
• Repairing engines, axles, pumps, brakes, and hydraulic systems.
• Carrying out welding, straightening, and frame repair work.
• Preparing machines for transport or delivery.
• Working with diagnostic equipment and technical drawings.
• Occasionally carrying out work on site at customer locations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Fault diagnosis

Safety awareness

Education

MBO level 3/4 in technical field

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Technical drawings

Job description

Service Mechanic Forklift & Port Equipment (Workshop Amsterdam)

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 machines up to 65 tons, from brands such as Kalmar, Konecranes, Hyster, Mafi, and Terberg. In our workshop in Amsterdam, you carry out maintenance and overhauls on used forklifts and port equipment so they are ready again for rental or export. You make sure every machine functions perfectly again, both technically and in terms of safety and reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Carrying out repairs and inspections on diesel, LPG, and electric forklifts.
• Locating and resolving faults (mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical).
• Repairing engines, axles, pumps, brakes, and hydraulic systems.
• Carrying out welding, straightening, and frame repair work.
• Preparing machines for transport or delivery.
• Working with diagnostic equipment and technical drawings.
• Occasionally carrying out work on site at customer locations.

What you bring:

• MBO level 3 or 4 education in a technical field (e.g. agricultural mechanization, automotive technology, commercial vehicle technology).
• Demonstrable experience with maintenance or overhaul of heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic knowledge of electronics.
• Ability to read technical diagrams and analyze faults.
• Good command of Dutch and/or English.
• Driver's license B (E is a plus).
• Precise, independent, and solution focused work attitude.
• A Keurmeester (inspection) certificate is a plus, or you are willing to obtain one with us.

What we offer:

• A good salary and excellent secondary employment benefits.
• Working on challenging machines you will not see on every street corner.
• A permanent workspace in a professionally equipped workshop.
• Training opportunities and room to grow (brand or inspection certification training).
• A collegial team of experienced mechanics who help each other when needed.
• Room for growth, technical, practical, and personal.
• Shared lunches, drinks, and an annual company outing.
• Participation in the company fitness program.

Does this sound like your next step?