Service Technician (Hydraulics)

Innovate; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Excellent pension

Training and development support

Study budgets and coaching

Subsidised fitness scheme

Active social calendar

Job summary

Innovate is seeking a hands-on Hydraulic Technician to maintain, troubleshoot and certify hydraulic systems for offshore projects in the Rotterdam region. You will split time between yards, workshops and project sites, with around 15 weeks offshore on board the fleet.

You’ll join a small service team and work alongside Equipment Mechanics to ensure safety, certification and readiness for operations. A technical MBO qualification and at least 2 years of hydraulics experience are required, plus

Qualifications

• MBO qualification in a technical discipline.
• At least 2 years hands-on hydraulics experience.
• Able to read hydraulic drawings and documentation.
• Knowledge of relevant safety standards and classifications.
• Willingness to travel and work offshore (up to ~15 weeks per year).
• Fluent in Dutch and English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and troubleshoot hydraulic equipment and systems.
• Manage hydraulic hose inspections and replacements per certification requirements.
• Support mobilisation/demobilisation of equipment onshore and offshore.
• Assist Equipment Mechanics with hydraulic work.
• Ensure hydraulic equipment is certified and recorded in internal systems.
• Carry out work safely and efficiently on site and onboard.

Skills

Hydraulics experience

Offshore readiness

Dutch/English fluency

Education

MBO qualification

Tools

MS Office

ERP experience

Job description

Rotterdam area, Netherlands (multi-site, approx. 15 weeks/year offshore) | Full-time

Keep powerful hydraulic systems running, onshore and offshore.

Our client is a global offshore contractor known for engineering innovation. They operate some of the largest and most advanced construction vessels in the industry. Hydraulic systems are at the heart of their equipment, and they're looking for a hands-on technician to keep them safe, certified and ready for operations.

The role

You'll join a small, specialist service team, working alongside one other hydraulics expert. You'll also work closely with Equipment Mechanics and other disciplines.

Your time will be split between yards, workshops and project sites in the Rotterdam region, and you'll spend around 15 weeks a year offshore on board the fleet.

You'll be responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection and certification of hydraulic systems and components used across offshore projects.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and troubleshoot hydraulic equipment and systems
• Manage hydraulic hose inspections and replacements in line with certification requirements
• Support mobilisation and demobilisation of equipment, onshore and offshore
• Help Equipment Mechanics with hydraulic work
• Make sure all hydraulic equipment is certified and properly recorded in internal systems
• Take ownership of carrying out your work safely and efficiently, on site and on board

What you'll bring

• MBO qualification or equivalent in a technical discipline
• At least 2 years' hands-on experience with hydraulic hoses, fittings and systems (offshore experience is a bonus but not essential)
• Confidence reading and working from hydraulic drawings and documentation
• Familiarity with relevant classification and safety standards
• Fluent Dutch and English, written and spoken
• Working knowledge of MS Office; ERP experience is a plus
• Willingness to travel and work offshore (up to approx. 15 weeks a year)

You're practical and results-driven, with a can-do attitude. You take initiative and work in a structured, organised way.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary, benchmarked against the industry, plus an excellent pension
• Performance-related pay rises and bonuses
• 30 days' annual leave and flexible hours
• Strong training and development support, including study budgets and coaching
• Subsidised fitness scheme
• Active social calendar with clubs, events and sports