Mechanical Track Technician

• An MBO education in technology
• You live within a 30 km radius of Almere, Central Netherlands region + Amsterdam east / ’t Gooi.
• A strong sense of safety and responsibility
• Willingness to work flexibly and irregularly
• Driver's license B

• Experience in rail is a plus, but not a must
• Team spirit and a healthy dose of humor

We value your commitment and offer the following in return:

• A good salary between € 2800,- and € 3600,- per month, depending on knowledge and experience;
• A generous reward for working nights and weekends, including travel hours.
• A good pension with Rail & OV: a strong fund that is a leader in sustainable investing. Are you currently in another fund? Please take into account that Rail & OV already switched to the new pension system on January 1, 2026.
• 25 vacation days and 23 roster-free days.
• Safety and mobility are our priorities. That is why you will receive a company car that suits you and the work you perform, so that you can be on the road flexibly and professionally. 
• Ample training and development opportunities to further shape your career
• Cycle to work affordably with a lease bike through our scheme

Do you ensure that trains can always run safely and on time? As a Track Mechanical Technician at Strukton Rail , you and your team will carry out maintenance and inspections on the track and switches in the Haarlem / North Holland west area. Safety is always our top priority. That is why you work not only during the day, but also on weekends and nights to ensure that the rail infrastructure remains in top condition. 

At Strukton Rail , you work together with professionals who are proud of their work. You perform mechanical work on tracks and switches, using advanced machinery. For example, think of maintenance work on the track with views of the characteristic landscape of western North Holland (around Haarlem / IJmond / coastline).

With us, you get the chance to grow in your profession and, together with colleagues, make an impact on the safety and reliability of the railway network.  

You will work in a close-knit team that together ensures well-maintained track in the Hollands Noorderkwartier region. In addition to your direct colleagues at Strukton Rail, you are part of the larger Strukton team, with more than 2000 colleagues working within infrastructure.  

With energy, humor, and a sense of responsibility, you are ready for the track every day. Working safely and collaborating are second nature to you.

For this position, you bring:

What will you do? 

In this versatile role, you are responsible for: 

• Performing work on rail-related infrastructure.  
• Performing measurements, checks, and reporting progress.  
• Performing and recording safety inspections.  

Your work is of great importance to ensure that the Netherlands keeps moving!