Technical Maintenance Specialist Job
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Technical Maintenance Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in diesel engines, particularly within the maritime sector.
The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out maintenance, overhauls, troubleshooting, and commissioning of Caterpillar industrial diesel engines. They will work independently, traveling to client sites across the Netherlands to perform major mechanical maintenance, complex engine overhauls, and functional tests.
The Technical Maintenance Specialist will handle fault diagnostics, maintain direct communication with clients, and complete administrative follow-ups. Although much of the work is performed solo on-site, they will be part of a service team supported by a central Service Coordinator.
Candidate Requirements
* Minimum of 3 years of experience as a service technician in the industrial or maritime sector
* Hands-on experience with diesel engines, pumps, turbochargers, and drive systems
* Previous work on or with large ships, inland vessels, luxury yachts, or offshore installations
* Proven experience in major maintenance and overhauls of diesel engines, preferably CAT
* Capable of independently dismantling and replacing drive shafts, cylinder heads, bearings, gearboxes
* Skilled in diagnosing and resolving faults in engines, generators, and mechanical auxiliary systems
* Competent in preparing, performing, and documenting functional tests and test runs
* Knowledge of electrical systems, exhaust aftertreatment, and modern engine management systems
* Independent, communicative, and professional in client interactions
* Willing to travel throughout the Netherlands
* Able to read and understand technical English
* European passport
Benefits
* Weekly paid net salary between €673,00 – €865,00
* Projects tailored to your experience and preferences
* Personal support from consultants for housing, job matters, and more
* Company-provided housing that meets Dutch SNF quality standards
* VCA safety certificate and BSN number arranged and paid for by company
* Health insurance organized through a Dutch insurer
* Company car transport available for work-related travel
* If you use your own car for work: €0.23/km compensation for commuting