Junior facilities assistant (Participation job) - Leidschendam

• You contribute directly to a safe, tidy, and pleasant working environment for colleagues, visitors, and suppliers.
• You are part of a collegial and diverse team in a dynamic working environment, where you will work independently and gain trust, also because the facilities manager is not present on location every day.
• You work in a technical and dynamic environment where no day is exactly the same and where ownership, safety, job satisfaction, and inclusion are important.

Bas: "We are all unique and everyone makes his or her own valuable contribution to the success of the maintenance company".

• This concerns a Participation job, specifically for the target group with a disability, as described in the Wet banenafspraak (including Wajong, Participatiewet). If you are not registered in the Doelgroepenregister, it is not possible to apply for this position.
• You are moving a lot and alternate between sitting and standing.
• You work in a technical and dynamic environment. Tasks can change per day and even during the day. It is therefore important that you can switch gears and adapt to what is needed at that moment.
• The location is located a 10-minute walk from Voorburg station.
• At NS, we find everyone unique. You see this in everything we do, and therefore also in our recruitment policy.
• A background check is part of the application procedure

This is what you will do as a junior facilities assistant in Leidschendam

Enjoyment in your work and a good work-life balance are important to us. At NS, we do everything we can to support you in this as much as possible. As a junior facilities assistant, you will work in the maintenance company in Leidschendam and will be an important link in keeping a pleasant working climate running for everyone. You will largely schedule your own day: you determine which tasks to perform based on priorities. Of course, we will guide you so that you can start working independently quickly. Thanks to your practical attitude and friendly, service-oriented manner, you will be indispensable to the entire team, because:

• You register facilities reports, forward them to the correct supplier, and follow them up carefully. In doing so, you estimate what is urgent and keep an eye on the progress.
• You perform small technical and practical tasks that match your knowledge and abilities. Think of simple repairs, replacing materials, or spotting a malfunction.
• You assist in the maintenance of the grounds and greenery, for example by removing litter or weeds and by reporting tasks that you do not perform yourself in a timely manner.
• You ensure order, cleanliness, and safety. You identify what could be better or safer, take care of it yourself, or report it to the appropriate colleague.
• You are a friendly and service-oriented point of contact for colleagues, visitors, and suppliers. You receive them, show them the way, and guide suppliers to the correct location.
• You follow agreements and house rules and address others respectfully when necessary. You also use prescribed safety clothing and safety shoes in the correct manner.

With your practical attitude, sense of responsibility, and heart for the business, you make the difference. You are steadfast, open to feedback, and help to make the location function a little better every day.

You work at the maintenance company in Leidschendam; this location is approximately a 10-minute walk from Voorburg station. You are available 24 to 36 hours per week and we will determine the working days in consultation. Colleagues describe the culture within the team and department as a pleasant environment, where people enthusiastically, helpfully, and flexibly take everything on together. Different cultures come together, young and old, which results in a nice atmosphere! Initially, you will be guided by an experienced colleague. At NS, we find diversity and inclusion important; it makes working together more fun and often improves the result. What your background or religious belief is does not matter: we are primarily curious about your vision on the junior facilities assistant position.

• You possess at least mbo 3 level of work and thought, preferably in the direction of facilities or technical/civil engineering.
• Experience in facilities services is a plus. More importantly, you have an affinity for a technical working environment and practical work.
• You are a truly independent person who can plan well and set priorities. You have no trouble working without daily direct supervision and you take on work proactively.
• You have a pragmatic attitude.
• You can deal with tasks that do not proceed the same way every day. You switch easily when a situation or priority changes.
• You have knowledge of MS Office 365, including Word, Excel, etc.
• You work accurately, think in solutions, and have a practical, hands-on attitude.
• You are service-oriented and facilitating; these are characteristics that suit you.

Working within NS means working in an exciting environment with plenty of room for your own development and initiative.

Working at NS means that you can make *the* difference in the dynamic world of sustainable mobility. You help keep the Netherlands accessible, for everyone. At NS, you get a lot of freedom. The possibilities to develop are great. We promise you that no day is the same. And as one of the most beautiful employers in the Netherlands, we have even more to offer. Based on a 36-hour work week, this includes:

• A salary is dependent on education and acquired work experience and is at least € 2,725.- and at most € 3,432.- per month (based on a 36-hour work week) (scale 54).
• 144 hours of statutory leave (based on full-time employment) + extra leave depending on age (at least one week).
• The possibility to exchange 3 national holidays for 3 non-national holidays.
• 3% end-of-year bonus, 8% holiday allowance, and an excellent pension scheme.
• Your train travel in 2nd class is free; travel in 1st class is possible with a small personal contribution.
• Your family travels for free during off-peak hours.
• Discount on European train travel once you have worked at NS for 1 year.
• Professional development opportunities
• A choice plan including, among others, a bicycle plan, extra pension accrual, or extra vacation days.
• Want to know more? View our employment conditions and collective labor agreement.
• To apply, we use an application form. In addition to your personal details and CV, you will be asked to answer some targeted questions. A motivation letter is not required but is, of course, welcome.
• The 1st interview takes place via video call (MS Teams).
• This concerns a temporary position of 7 months to 1 year, with the possibility of extension up to a maximum of 3 years.
• A background check, including a VOG (Certificate of Conduct), is part of the application procedure. Please also consider the signing of an integrity statement and a non-disclosure agreement.
• We believe it is important that everyone who works with us feels at home. You can see this in everything we do, and therefore also in our hiring policy. Read more here.
• With this vacancy, we want to recruit our new colleague ourselves. This is therefore not a call for acquisition. However, we are open to coming into contact with reintegration companies and job coach organizations.

Apply directly (but before Friday, November 6, 2026) via the application button. Within a few minutes, you will receive an automatic application confirmation; we will respond to your application within 2 weeks.

You can address your application to Ilonka Wendels, corporate recruiter.

Any questions? Please contact Corrie or Jerina via recruitment@ns.nl

Do you prefer telephone contact? Then call our front office at 088-6713666.