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First Maintenance Technician | Amsterdam region

On-site in Diemen·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 3 Nov)

VDK Groep B.V.

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Our summary

Work mode
On-site, Diemen
Contract
Permanent, full-time hours
Languages
Dutch

Skills

This job advert was originally written in Dutch.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • An MBO level 3 education in installation technology, electrical engineering, or refrigeration technology

  • Demonstrable experience as a maintenance technician in the utility sector

  • Knowledge of measurement and control technology

  • Experience with working independently and directing colleagues

  • Driving license B and willingness to perform on-call services (2 to 3x per quarter)

The role

Combine technology with leadership: your own van, a stable employer, and influence on the next generation of technicians.

As a First-Class Utility Maintenance Technician, you will work in the Amsterdam region for regular clients where you make the difference in both technology and team development.

You work independently on maintenance and troubleshooting, perform inspections, and ensure that installations continue to function reliably. You are the primary point of contact for your clients and work closely with project leaders. In this role, you combine independent work with guiding and motivating colleagues on-site.

What you'll do

As a Senior Utility Maintenance Technician, you ensure that installations continue to function reliably.

  • Performing maintenance, inspections, and checks

  • Cleaning, measuring, testing, and analyzing installations

  • Diagnosing and resolving faults

  • Repairing and optimizing systems

  • Checking performed work

  • Directing assistant and second-class technicians

  • Coordinating with project leaders regarding planning and faults

What we offer you

  • A good salary rewarding your knowledge and experience

  • Employment conditions and pension (PMT) according to the Metal & Technology collective labor agreement (Technical installations)

  • 25 vacation days and 13 ADV days based on 40 hours

  • A one-year contract with a view to permanent employment

  • A company van, tablet, phone, and good hand tools

  • Training and development opportunities via Koomen Installatie and the VDK Academy

  • Access to benefits via the VDK app with discounts on insurance, fuel, attractions, corporate benefits, and much more!

  • Inspiring team outings, Friday afternoon drinks, and annual VDK family parties such as Phantasialand!

Vacancy Highlights

  • Location: Diemen

  • Region: Amsterdam and surroundings

  • Independent maintenance and troubleshooting for regular utility clients

  • Directing assistant and second-class technicians on-site

  • Acting as a link between technology, the client, and project management

  • Team: close-knit service team with technicians and project leaders

  • Much freedom with your own planning and responsibility

What you bring

Don't check every single box but do you have the ambition? Then we would also love to get in touch with you.

Hiring process

Are you interested?
Call, email, or WhatsApp Nadine Verhage

Recruitment Business Partner Koomen Installatie

Phone: 06-44871851
Email: n.verhage@vdkgroep.com

About VDK Groep B.V.

In their own words

About the company & team

Koomen Installatie has provided reliable technical solutions since 1914. We are down-to-earth, accessible, and personal. Everyone knows each other, the lines are short, and collaboration is central. Our focus is always on quality and service, and we prevent problems with preventive maintenance. We deliver custom solutions for commercial real estate. In the event of malfunctions, we provide quick solutions.

Our company is part of the fast-growing VDK Group, but operates with its own identity and culture. You will feel at home at Koomen Installatie, while being able to build on the strength of the VDK Group. This means: extra benefits such as stability, plenty of training opportunities, growth opportunities, and many extra secondary employment conditions! As of mid-April 2026, the VDK Group consists of about 180 companies and over 7,000 employees, operating in 6 European countries.

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