The vacancy
Do you want to work on extraordinary technical installations and see the world? As an International Service Technician at Van Driel, you will work on board exclusive superyachts, in locations across the Netherlands and far beyond.
One time you might be troubleshooting a crane in a European marina. The next, you are maintaining a hydraulic platform or recommissioning an installation. No standard machinery, no assembly line work, and almost never the same job twice.
What are you going to do?
As a Service Technician, you ensure that our yacht equipment remains safe and reliably functional. You inspect and maintain cranes, hatches, doors, platforms, and other custom solutions. You also troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults, perform repairs and refit work, and recommission installations.
You discuss the work with the crew or technical representative and document your findings in a clear service report. You work independently or alongside a colleague, receiving support from our engineers, workshop, and service organization.
Which products are you working on?
You will work on a wide variety of custom solutions for luxury and superyachts, including tender, knuckle boom, folding, and overhead cranes, hull and deck hatches, shell doors, telescoping navigation masts, tender poles, platforms, and movable deck structures. Additionally, you will develop specials such as movable pool floors, jacuzzi decks, and folding boat seats. In doing so, Van Driel combines engineering, customization, and a seamless integration with the yacht's design.
What are you bringing?
You have a higher professional education (hbo) in mechanical engineering or a similar field. A technical vocational education (mbo) with relevant engineering experience may also be suitable. You have experience with 3D-CAD, preferably Autodesk Inventor, and are able to independently set up technical drawings and assemblies. You have knowledge of structures, materials, and production methods, as well as an interest in mechanics, hydraulics, and moving systems.
You work practically and accurately, take production, assembly, and maintenance into account, and communicate easily with colleagues. You have a good command of Dutch and English. Experience in yacht building, mechanical engineering, offshore, or maritime technology is a plus.
Do you not have experience with yacht equipment yet, but do have a solid technical foundation? Then experienced colleagues will introduce you to our products and applications.
What do we offer you?
You will receive a gross monthly salary of €3,500 to €5,500 based on a 40-hour workweek, and you will work 32 to 40 hours per week. You will be given a lot of freedom and responsibility within diverse projects for international yacht builders. Thanks to direct contact with the workshop, you will see your designs actually come to life and can view the work onboard. You will work with professional software and will have plenty of room for training, development, and career growth. All of this within a down-to-earth organization with short communication lines and committed colleagues.
