Service Technician
As a Service Technician, you will work on two major Rijkswaterstaat infrastructure projects in the Netherlands: Sluis Eefde and the Roertunnel Swalmen (A73). You will be responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and resolving faults in complex electrical and control systems within lock and tunnel installations. The role requires flexibility to work across both locations and offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the safety, reliability, and sustainability of critical Dutch infrastructure.
What we offer
At Employ IR, we believe in giving you the freedom and support to build a meaningful career abroad. We create an environment where you can use your skills to the fullest while growing personally and professionally. We offer:
- Base salary between €4.357 – €5.000 gross per month (based on experience)
- 8,33% holiday allowance on top of your annual salary
- Help with relocation to the Netherlands
- Company vehicle (also available for private use)
- 25 vacation days
- Solid pension contribution
- A safe, stable and supportive working environment
Job description
Help build the energy and infrastructure systems of tomorrow.
Our client plays a leading role in maintaining, upgrading, and modernising critical infrastructure across the Netherlands. Within long-term Rijkswaterstaat contracts, they are responsible for the availability, safety, and performance of essential assets such as locks and tunnels.
As a Service Technician, you will be active at two key infrastructure locations:
- Sluis Eefde – a vital logistical link between the Twentekanaal and the IJssel, featuring a newly constructed, energy-neutral second lock with modern electrotechnical installations and centralised control systems
- Roertunnel Swalmen (A73) – a heavily used motorway tunnel system in Limburg undergoing large-scale replacement, renovation, and maintenance of tunnel technical installations in line with the national tunnel standard
Across these locations, you will inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot complex electrical and control systems, ensuring safe, continuous, and compliant operation.
As an Electrical Service Technician, you will support the maintenance, renovation, and optimisation of electrotechnical and control installations. These include power distribution, lighting, control and monitoring systems, ventilation, pumping installations, and safety-critical tunnel and lock systems.
You will:
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrotechnical installations, including electrical fault-finding and repairs
- Handle first-line fault resolution on site and coordinate second-line support when required
- Carry out measurements, inspections, and functional tests, and record findings in technical reports
- Commission and test electrotechnical components and systems within infrastructure installations
- Work on safety-critical systems in tunnels and water infrastructure
- Participate in scheduled on-call shifts, supporting 24/7 availability of critical infrastructure and mobility services
- Work independently and in small, multidisciplinary teams on long-term Rijkswaterstaat projects
- Be flexible in working across both project locations, based on operational and maintenance planning
What you bring
You are hands-on, reliable, and proactive, with the ability to work independently and solve problems under pressure. You enjoy teamwork and take pride in delivering high-quality, safe technical service.
To qualify for this role, you should have:
- A Red Seal Trade Certificate in certificate in electrical or equivalent
- Strong knowledge of NEN 1010 and NEN 3140 standards
- At least 2 years of experience in service or maintenance roles, preferably in infrastructure environments
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, and overnight shifts when required
- Fluent in Afrikaans and English – and a good verbal communication in Dutch
About the client
Our client is a major player in Dutch infrastructure, responsible for the maintenance and optimization of key mobility systems like the Beneluxtunnel, Botlekbrug, and the Maeslantkering. With a focus on safety, reliability, and sustainability, the company ensures millions of people can travel safely every day.
More information
About Employ IR
Employ IR is a Dutch recruitment agency dedicated to connecting skilled South African professionals with leading technical employers in the Netherlands. Our focus is on long-term career growth, professional fulfilment, and personal well-being. We support our candidates through every step of relocation and integration, ensuring a successful transition into Dutch working life.
Interested?
If you are excited about contributing your technical and maintenance skills to high-impact projects in the Netherlands, we’d love to hear from you. Simply apply now to express your interest. Know someone else who might be a good fit? Feel free to share this vacancy!
