Field Maintenance Technician Europe/Africa

Are you ready to play a key role in keeping our fleet of Ampelmann gangway systems running smoothly? And do you enjoy having a job that requires a responsible and independent mindset, while working on unique pieces of technology? As a Field Maintenance Technician, you will combine hands-on technical work with planning and coordination, and traveling across Europe and Africa to ensure our equipment is always at its best. Interested? Read more below or apply via the “apply now” button!

About Ampelmann

Ampelmann makes offshore access as easy as crossing the street. Driven by innovative technology, we are continuously working on impactful projects, while supporting the shift to cleaner energy. Our international and safety minded environment values your well-being, and our culture is built on open communication and mutual respect. With us, you’ll thrive in a fast-growing, global company with endless opportunities for personal and professional development. Working for Ampelmann truly makes a difference!

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About the Maintenance Team

The Maintenance team is part of the Operations department and is responsible for the regionwide availability and condition of the Ampelmann fleet across Europe and Africa. The Europe & Africa team currently consists of a Team Lead, 5 Maintenance Technicians, and 1 Maintenance Electrician, based in Rotterdam. Besides working closely with your team and maintenance colleagues from other regions, you'll have regular contact with our Field Control Engineers, Project Managers, and Operations Support. In this role, you will report to the Team Lead Field Maintenance.

Your role as Field Maintenance Technician

As Field Maintenance Technician, you maintain, diagnose and repair a variety of Ampelmann systems that make up our fleet. You are responsible for the perfect technical condition of the systems in your region, and you ensure that your work is performed in a safe, efficient, and effective manner. The maintenance work you carry out is very hands-on and can either be preventive or corrective, depending on the situation, which makes this role diverse and challenging. You will schedule and manage your maintenance projects independently, while keeping all stakeholders involved and informed. This role requires frequent travel, primarily within Europe & Africa, with occasional trips outside your region.

Regular activities

• Planning and execution of preventive and corrective maintenance work orders, and performing on-site troubleshooting

• Accurate administration and ordering of parts/third-party services via our ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics 365)

• Conduct Job Safety Analyses (JSA’s) and toolbox talks

• Review, update and/or create maintenance manuals

• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to support continuous improvement and operational efficiency

We ask

• Technical degree (MBO/HBO) and 2-5 years of relevant working experience (in the offshore industry would be a plus)

• Good technical knowledge: proven experience with mechanics, hydraulics and electronics

• Strong skills in troubleshooting, proactive, responsible and a strong communicator

• A flexible mindset: willing to travel regularly in Europe & Africa and working outside office hours

• Good communication skills in English, both spoken and written (Dutch is a plus)

You get

• A great work environment with innovative and change-willing aspirations

• High degree of responsibility and room to have significant impact

• Monthly gross salary between EUR 3.246 – EUR 4.635 based on your experience

• Great secondary benefits (e.g. annual bonus, Working from Home policy, non-contributory pension plan, unlimited vacation days, NS-Business card and more)

• Ampelmann Academy for all your personal and professional development needs

Interested?

You can apply until 20 August 2025 by uploading your CV via the “Apply” button on our website. In the week after the closing date, we will let you know if you have been selected for the first interview round. If there is a match after the first interview, you will proceed to the second interview round. Still a match? Then we will offer you the job!

If you have any questions related to this vacancy, please contact recruitment@ampelmann.nl. Your contact person for this vacancy is Eva Pothof.