Allround Service Technician Railway Infrastructure

All-round Service Technician Railway Infrastructure

Location: Netherlands

Language Requirement: Proficiency in Dutch is essential.

About the Role

Are you ready to play a crucial role in keeping the Dutch railway system on track? If you thrive under pressure and find excitement in tackling challenges during late-night shifts while others are asleep, we invite you to explore this technical field service position. Join an organization that values your development, specialist knowledge, and provides you with top-notch equipment.

As an All-round Service Technician Railway Infrastructure for an international leader in railway infrastructure, you'll be part of a dedicated team that responds swiftly to malfunctions, ensuring safe and efficient train operations. This role involves working with a variety of systems and components, including switch systems and signaling installations.

Key Responsibilities

• Repair, adjust, replace, and maintain switch systems, compensation joints, and crossings.
• Revise and restore switch control systems.
• Install and test electric and fluid-controlled switch heating systems.
• Quickly analyze and resolve malfunctions in signaling installations.
• Participate in a 24/7 fault service (approximately once every four weeks).
• Communicate on-site with contractors and provide direct technical advice.

What We're Looking For

• At least an MBO-2 work and thinking level.
• A background in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechanics, or civil engineering.
• Ability and willingness to work during nights and weekends regularly.
• Flexibility to travel throughout the Netherlands for service calls.
• Quick learner with a practical orientation who is eager to develop in a specialized field.
• Ability to remain calm and focused when faced with high-pressure situations that require urgent resolutions.

What You Will Receive

• A competitive salary between €3,500 and €4,800 gross per month, excluding irregularity allowances, plus a fixed year-end bonus.
• Excellent conditions including 27 vacation days, 13 ADV days, a personal service vehicle, professional tools, and ample opportunities for specialist training.
• Work within a stable international organization that promotes an informal culture and offers additional benefits, such as a bike/sports plan and study allowances for children through the company fund.

Why This Role Stands Out

This position offers a compelling blend of technology, autonomy, and social impact. Your work will vary from resolving urgent issues with switch systems to performing preventive maintenance on critical railway infrastructure. Embrace the diversity of challenges that comes with this non-standard role.

We encourage all candidates to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement but possess the motivation and technical foundation to grow in this field.

How to Apply

Interested in joining our team? Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Keywords

Railway Infrastructure, Service Technician, Switch Systems, Signaling, Electrical Engineering, Mechanics, Switch Heating, Fault Service, ProRail, Rail Infra, GVB, RET

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Contact Person: Nezar Lourens