Maintenance Technician, Utrecht

We are looking for experienced Service & Maintenance Technicians who will soon be working with their colleagues on the maintenance of the complete logistics system of the online supermarket Picnic in Utrecht.

This is a great opportunity to work in one of the newest automated distribution centers in the Netherlands at the largest online supermarket of the moment.

It only makes sense to respond if you live in the Utrecht region and are allowed to work in the Netherlands.

The groceries for more than 150,000 families are supplied, picked and delivered weekly from Picnic's newest distribution center in Utrecht. The center is extensively automated, divided into 3 temperature zones and 42,000 m2 in size. The automation consists of state-of-the-art 'material handling equipment'. Think of advanced conveyor belts, roller tracks and shuttles. The system uses sensors, scanners and weighing systems for control. The heart of the design is the shuttle system that can trace and load more than 200,000 storage locations in almost forty aisles.

About the Role

You are responsible for detecting and resolving all electrical, mechanical and software errors in all systems. You are responsible for resolving all malfunctions and of course also preventing them. You therefore perform a detailed analysis to find out what the cause of the malfunction is. You also perform maintenance on the conveyor belts to replace a broken roller or bearing, detect errors on the network and the digital panels and hold meetings with the Picnic operator team.

The site is open 24/7.

You work in a 5-shift system.The shift system looks like this;

2 morning shifts: 06:00 - 14:30 2 afternoon shifts: 14:00 - 22:30 2 days night shift: 22:00 - 06:30 4 days off.

You have a technical diploma at MBO minimum level 3.

You have demonstrable experience with electrical engineering through experience and/or training. (NEN 3140 or training in electrical switching)

You have practical knowledge and experience with performing service and maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems. It is an advantage if, in addition to your mechanical knowledge, you are also familiar with Siemens S7/TIA portal and bus systems such as Can-bus and Profinet Because you are on the customer's site, you have strong communication skills

You speak good English You enjoy working in a team and you are flexible. You are proactive, eager to learn and creative in devising solutions Responsible, independent, customer and service oriented.

A dynamic, open and informal working environment with pleasant colleagues.

A permanent contract for an indefinite period, with a salary between 49 k and 65 k per year, this includes 30% shift allowance and excludes the 8% holiday allowance.

Travel allowance € 0.23 per kilometer (max. 100 km per day)

32 days off. Additional age-related days in accordance with the collective labor agreement.

Mobile phone.

Collective labor agreement Metal and Technology, Technical installation company applicable.

Participation in pension fund Metal and Technology (PMT). Annual salary review.

Attention to personal development and growth with an individual training budget. Unlimited online training via GoodHabitz. An extensive induction program for the equipment that you will maintain. Support program for employee and family, both business and private. Excellent secondary employment conditions including collective health insurance, contribution to gym, discount on private car lease, a bicycle plan and extensive employee insurance

For more information about this challenging position, please contact Ronald van den Broek 06- or send an email to