Mechanical Technician (Fitter) – Field Maintenance & Modification (Rail)

Location: Ridderkerk, South Holland, Netherlands (base) + various project sites
Hours: 40 hours per week
Employment: Permanent
Salary: €3,500–€4,000 gross per month (depending on experience) + allowances

Are you a mechanical fitter who gets energy from variety and challenge? In this role you’ll work on trains, trams and metros across different projects and locations. From damage repairs and maintenance to full refurbishments—you are the hands-on expert who keeps rail vehicles in top condition.

The role

As a Field Maintenance & Modification Technician (Mechanical) you work project-based in workshops and on customer sites. The current main focus is a large tram refurbishment project, where vehicles arrive, are fully disassembled, overhauled, and rebuilt. Your technical skills and clear communication make a real difference on-site.

Key responsibilities

  • Perform mechanical maintenance on rail vehicles (trains, trams, metros)

  • Carry out refurbishments and major damage repairs

  • Perform tasks such as grinding, sanding, welding, bonding, sealing, painting and pop riveting

  • Complete mechanical work in the workshop or on-site at customer locations

  • Work in small teams with colleagues and/or together with customer teams

Requirements

  • MBO Level 3 diploma (Mechatronics, Aircraft Engineering, Automotive, or similar)

  • Several years of experience as a mechanical fitter/technician

  • Driving licence B

  • Good command of Dutch (spoken and written)

  • Independent, responsible, and quality/safety minded

  • Enjoys variety, changing conditions, and hands-on technical work

Nice to have (plus)

  • Experience with paint systems

  • Experience with bonding/sealing, preferably with an EAB (European Adhesive Bonder) certificate

What we offer

  • €3,500–€4,000 gross per month (depending on experience)

  • 40-hour work week

  • 27 holiday days + 13 ADV days per year

  • Allowances for overtime and irregular shifts

  • A committed team in an international organisation

  • Job security and plenty of opportunities to grow and develop

About the company & locations

You’ll join a global leader in rail transport. In the Netherlands, around 500 colleagues work across multiple sites:

  • Rotterdam: maintenance and overhaul of locomotives and wagons

  • Ridderkerk: interiors, traction cabinets and control panels

  • Utrecht: train signalling and protection systems (knowledge centre)

  • Amsterdam: introduction of the new Intercity New Generation (ICNG)

A dynamic, international environment where you can keep learning and growing.

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