Mechanical Technician | Makkum

• A completed MBO education in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a similar technical field;
• Experience with assembly work, preferably within yacht building, machine building, or another high-end technical environment;
• Experience reading technical drawings and working with measuring tools;
• Affinity with hydraulic and electrical installations;
• Excellent command of Dutch (written and spoken) and a sufficient command of English;
• An independent and solution-oriented working attitude;
• The willingness to travel occasionally to other locations or abroad for service work.

• A salary (in accordance with Metalektro CAO) between € 2,900 and € 4,000 gross per month, depending on your knowledge and experience;
• 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days with full-time employment;
• A net travel allowance of € 0.25 per kilometer;
• Allowances for work on location and abroad;
• Training and certifications, such as VCA, Safe Lifting, forklift, aerial work platform, and various specialized trainings;
• A varied position in which you work at the shipyard in Makkum and, when the situation requires it, at other shipyards or on board Feadships in the Netherlands and abroad;
• An informal working atmosphere in which colleagues know each other, collaboration is a matter of course, and safety is a priority.

Additionally, you can count on:

• A net travel allowance of € 0.25 per kilometer;

Akerboom Yacht Equipment is part of De Vries Groep (Feadship) and develops, produces, and installs high-quality technical equipment for these exclusive superyachts. Think of hatches, doors, platforms, gangways, boarding ladders, accommodation stairs, and lifting installations. Technical systems that must not only function flawlessly but also perfectly match the design and finish of the yacht.

For our permanent work location at the De Vries Scheepsbouw shipyard in Makkum, we are looking for a Mechanical Technician. You are the one who assembles, adjusts, and delivers our custom-made products on board. Thanks to your craftsmanship, complex technical designs become a reality and you contribute to the delivery of a Feadship that garners admiration worldwide.

As a Mechanical Technician, you will work on the installation of high-quality technical systems on board the most exclusive superyachts in the world. You assemble custom products that are specially designed and produced for each yacht. Think of hatches, doors, platforms, gangways, and other moving structures where mechanical engineering, hydraulics, and electrical engineering converge.

From the moment the parts arrive at the shipyard, you are responsible for professional assembly. You read technical drawings, build up installations, connect systems, adjust them precisely, and test their operation. You work daily with colleagues from De Vries Scheepsbouw, suppliers, and other specialists. It is precisely this collaboration between different disciplines that makes every project challenging and varied.

Specifically, you will be involved in:

• Assembling, connecting, and commissioning high-quality yacht equipment on board Feadship superyachts.
• Reading technical drawings and performing measurements, inspections, and precise adjustments.
• Identifying technical deviations and thinking along for suitable solutions during installation.
• Collaborating with different disciplines to ensure the installations perfectly match the yacht.
• Performing service, maintenance, and warranty work at Dutch shipyards and occasionally at international locations.

Specifically, you will be involved in:

You are someone who is proud of your work. You work accurately, think ahead, and are only satisfied when everything functions perfectly. You feel comfortable in an environment where quality is the norm and where colleagues help each other to achieve the best result together.

In addition, you possess:

Do you not yet possess certificates such as VCA or Safe Lifting? No problem. We will ensure that you obtain these via Akerboom Yacht Equipment.

In addition, you possess:

• A completed MBO education in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a similar technical field;
• Experience with assembly work, preferably within yacht building, machine building, or another high-end technical environment;
• Experience reading technical drawings and working with measuring tools;
• Affinity with hydraulic and electrical installations;
• Excellent command of Dutch (written and spoken) and a sufficient command of English;
• An independent and solution-oriented working attitude;
• The willingness to travel occasionally to other locations or abroad for service work.

You will join a dedicated team of specialists working together on custom solutions for the most exclusive superyachts in the world. You will receive a lot of responsibility, the space to work independently, and plenty of opportunities to further develop yourself.

Additionally, you can count on:

NB: We communicate with each other in Dutch. English-language applications will not be processed.