Maintenance / Equipment Engineer

As a Maintenance & Equipment Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving factory equipment to ensure maximum uptime and operational efficiency. You will coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities, resolve technical issues, collaborate with suppliers, and lead equipment improvement and investment projects.

Your expertise will contribute directly to production continuity, safety, and long-term operational success.

Equipment Reliability & Maintenance

• Monitor equipment performance and analyse maintenance data.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Identify recurring failures and implement long-term solutions.
• Continuously improve maintenance plans to maximise equipment availability and reliability.

Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement

• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and technical issues.
• Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and drive performance improvements.
• Improve production capacity, quality, and operational efficiency through technical enhancements.

Maintenance Process Development

• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and records.
• Improve first-line maintenance procedures and work instructions.
• Support and train production teams in daily maintenance activities.
• Ensure maintenance processes align with operational requirements.

Supplier & Contractor Management

• Coordinate external service providers and maintenance partners.
• Supervise repair and maintenance activities on-site.
• Negotiate service agreements and maintenance contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure quality and safety standards are met.

Equipment Investment & Implementation

• Research new technologies and market developments.
• Prepare business cases and investment proposals for new equipment.
• Lead equipment replacement and installation projects.
• Ensure successful implementation in line with safety, quality, and operational objectives.

A gross hourly wage between € 18.00 and € 23

27 vacation days, 13 ADV days and 8% holiday allowance

Travel allowance of €0.25 per km

Growth opportunities within technical production

Free online training via the Adecco Academy

Pension contribution from day one

You will work at Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe N.V. in Amsterdam-Westpoort. This is a modern and international production site where innovation, safety, and craftsmanship are central. The location is easily accessible from Zaandam, Haarlem, and the Amsterdam region, both by car and public transport. Through Adecco, you will have a dedicated contact person who supports you. We help you with training, job satisfaction, and your next career step. 

MBO level 4 in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.

3+ years of experience in a similar role

Fluent in English

SAP experience preferred

Experience using Ultimo or comparable maintenance management software is preferred

Ready for your new job in technical production in Amsterdam-Westpoort? Apply via the application button.