Services

About Forkliftcenter:
Forkliftcenter is an internationally oriented company based in Amsterdam, specializing in the sale, rental, and service of forklifts, container handling equipment, and mobile port equipment. With customers in more than 140 countries and a broad range of machines and parts, we combine technical expertise with reliable service.

Our team consists of driven professionals who work together toward one goal: providing customers worldwide with smart solutions and smooth handling of their logistics needs. Forkliftcenter has an informal, results driven working atmosphere where initiative and responsibility are valued.

About the role:
As a Service Mechanic at Forkliftcenter, you work every day with impressive equipment: forklifts and heavy port equipment from leading brands. From our workshop in Amsterdam, you carry out maintenance, repairs, and inspections on machines belonging to customers worldwide. Occasionally you'll head out for a job at a customer's location. You combine technical insight with a practical mindset. On top of that, you make sure everything works the way it should.

Responsibilities:

• Carrying out repairs and preventive maintenance on forklifts and port equipment.

• Carrying out technical inspections in the workshop or on-site.

• Analyzing and resolving faults (electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical).

• Carrying out safety inspections in accordance with applicable standards.

• Documenting work performed and reporting to colleagues and customers.

• Working according to safety regulations and quality guidelines.

• Occasionally carrying out service jobs at customer locations.

• You work independently on your own projects, but can always count on support from colleagues in the workshop or field service.

What you bring:

• MBO level 3 or 4 education in a technical field (e.g. mechanical engineering, automotive technology, electrical engineering).

• At least 3 years of experience with maintenance and repair of heavy equipment.

• Knowledge of hydraulics, electrics, pneumatics, and PLC systems.

• Certificates or brand training from Kalmar, Konecranes, or Hyster are a plus (or willingness to obtain them).

• Ability to read technical drawings and independently resolve faults.

• Good command of Dutch and/or English.

• Driver's license B (E is a plus).

• Proactive, flexible, and solution focused attitude.

What we offer:

• An independent role with variety and responsibility.

• Market conform salary matching your experience.

• Travel allowance, pension scheme, and training opportunities.

• Company van and professional tools provided.

• A down to earth working atmosphere with experienced colleagues.

• Room for growth, technical, practical, and personal.

• Shared lunches, drinks, and an annual company outing.

• Participation in the company fitness program.

Does this sound like your next step?
Prefer wrenching over meetings? Let us hear from you! Apply today and become part of the Forkliftcenter team where technology, customer focus, and international ambition come together.
Send your motivation letter and CV to linda@forkliftcenter.com
Prefer to take a look first? Stop by for coffee and a short tour, or call 020 497 4101 and ask for Linda Zwart.