Service Technician Industry

Are you an experienced electrical and mechanical technician who enjoys variety and wants to keep critical industrial installations running? As a Service Technician Industry, you will work on site at a wide range of industrial clients in the Amsterdam region, in sectors such as energy, food, water and manufacturing. No two weeks are the same: one day you are calibrating instrumentation at a water treatment plant, the next you are tracing a fault in a production line at a food factory. You will work largely independently at the client’s site, supported by an experienced team of service professionals. Safety and quality are at the heart of everything you do, and your expertise helps clients keep their processes reliable, safe and efficient.

Description

As a Service Technician Industry, you are the technical point of contact on site. You carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems according to maintenance schedules, and when something goes wrong, you are the one who finds the cause and resolves it quickly and professionally. Your tasks will include:

• Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial electrical and mechanical installations
• Detecting and resolving faults in electrical and mechanical systems
• Replacing or repairing components where needed
• Calibrating and inspecting measuring and control equipment
• Writing clear service reports with a strong focus on safety and quality
• Wroking together with clients on modifications, upgrades and renovations of their installations

Requirements

We are looking for a driven technician with a real passion for electrical engineering. You are service-oriented, comfortable working independently at a client’s site, and you take ownership of your work from diagnosis to solution. You communicate clearly with clients and colleagues, and you never compromise on safety.

You should have:

• Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal) as an Electrician Technician or a Red Seal as a Millwright will also be considered
• Experience with fault finding in electrical systems
• A valid driver’s license
• Fluency in English and Afrikaans and willingness to learn Dutch

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 and €5.500 gross per month (based on experience)
• Work-related expenses fully covered, including relocation to the Netherlands
• 8% holiday allowance on top of your annual salary
• 25 vacation days and 13 additional leave (ADV) days per year (full-time basis)
• Company vehicle (also available for private use)
• Solid pension contribution
• A safe, stable and supportive working environment

About the client

Our client is a leading Dutch technical services provider with a strong track record in mechanical, electrical, HVAC, fire safety, and control systems. They design, install, maintain, and manage critical building and infrastructure solutions—holding certifications in gas combustion installations and fire alarm systems. Operating from over 15 locations across the Netherlands, including a major Amsterdam branch, they form part of a larger engineering group. With origins dating back to the 19th century and around 3,000 employees nationally, they are committed to innovation, e‑invoicing, sustainability, and significant CO₂‑reduction goals.

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.