Technical Maintenance Engineer Public Transport

Location:

The Netherlands

Are you a technical professional with a sharp eye for safety and reliability? In this role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining modern vehicles used in public transport. From scheduled inspections to urgent breakdowns — you ensure everything keeps running smoothly, whether on the road, rail, or water. A meaningful job with technical challenges and plenty of variety.

Specialize in What Fits You Best
Choose the type of vehicle that suits your interests and experience:

Urban Road Transport
Maintain electric and hybrid vehicles used in daily city operations. You’ll work from a centrally located workshop and respond to on‑site issues when necessary.

Rail Vehicles
Work on modern rail vehicles in a highly technical and safety‑regulated environment. This includes complex systems like drive technology, braking systems, sensors, and safety equipment.

Waterborne Transport
Maintain modern ferries or passenger boats with both traditional and electric propulsion. You’ll handle propulsion, steering, and onboard electrical systems.

Your job
As a maintenance engineer, you’ll independently carry out technical work on public transport vehicles, including:

Performing scheduled maintenance based on established protocols

Repairing components or systems that frequently malfunction

Diagnosing issues reported on‑site or in the workshop

Making autonomous decisions within technical guidelines

Your profile

You currently work as a car mechanic, electrician, or service technician and are ready for your next career step

You’re looking for job security, professional facilities, and long‑term growth opportunities

You want to do work that truly matters — keeping vehicles safe and running for thousands of passengers daily

You have an MBO level 3 diploma (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, or a related field

A few years of experience in technical maintenance or vehicle engineering

A valid B‑class driver’s license (C‑class is a plus — training can be provided)

You’re independent, solution‑oriented, and quality‑driven

You have a good command of English

What we offer

Monthly gross salary between  €2,450 and €3,550  (based on a 36‑hour week), depending on experience

Shift allowances and fixed technical bonus schemes

13th month ,  8% holiday pay , sustainable employability bonus, and excellent pension plan

Commuting allowance or  free use of public transport

21 vacation days (full‑time) with the option to purchase more

Health insurance compensation and access to a wide range of training programs

Career growth opportunities toward specialist, technical planner, or leadership roles

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