1st Automotive Mechanic

You work on unique and important equipment, going beyond standard maintenance. You get the opportunity to work with technology you won't easily find elsewhere, such as combat vehicles, complex electronic networks, or naval equipment. You ensure that everything is 100% operational for the safety of the units. You independently perform preventive, corrective, and modifying maintenance on land systems and advanced vehicles.

You trace malfunctions with modern diagnostic equipment and perform test drives to guarantee operational readiness.

What they ask You are a technical talent with a proactive attitude, an analytical view, and a passion for complex equipment. In addition, you recognize yourself in the following:

• Education: You have a completed MBO 3 education in a relevant automotive technical direction (e.g., Automotive Technology, EBAT, Vehicle Technology, Mechanical Engineering or similar).
• Technical basis: You have experience or affinity with applied techniques such as hydraulics or vehicle technology.
• Communicative and eager to learn: You easily coordinate with colleagues or clients and are willing to continue growing through courses.

What they offer. Your growth and control over your own work are central. We believe in your craftsmanship and offer you the space to truly become a specialist. You can expect the following from us:

• Full freedom in your profession: You determine the best method and the order of your repairs. We fully trust your technical insight.
• Continuous learning at our expense: Whether it concerns specific maintenance training for brand-new equipment or additional courses; we pay for and facilitate your training so that your knowledge always remains up-to-date.
• Direct results and variety: You advise colleagues and clients directly on substantive issues, allowing you to immediately see the results of your work. Thanks to varied assignments and possible mobile jobs on location, no two days are the same.
• A close and collegial team: You work in a professional maintenance team where cooperation, short lines of communication, and a pleasant working atmosphere are paramount. Meaningful work goes hand in hand with a good work-life balance.

• A security screening (VGB) is part of the application process.
• It is necessary that you, as a civilian applicant, have Dutch nationality.
• Providing a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) is a condition for appointment.
• In addition, a security screening and reference check may be part of the selection procedure. This involves a background check on, among other things, criminal records and financial matters, which takes an average of 8 weeks.