Defence Vehicle Mechanic

About vacancy

You will overhaul, assemble and test CV90 military vehicles and, together with a team of experienced colleagues, ensure that these vehicles are once again fully operational and ready for deployment by the Dutch Armed Forces. Your work will be varied, and you will be working with mechanical, hydraulic and electronic systems. 

• Job description
  • You will be working on the ‘Mid-Life Upgrade’ refurbishment of the CV-90, one of Europe’s most advanced infantry fighting vehicles
  • Your expertise makes a direct contribution to the operational readiness and safety of defence vehicles in the Netherlands and across Europe
  • You’ll be working on complex systems such as hydraulics, radar and electronic components, which means no two projects are ever the same

  “The great thing about this job is that you get to work on defence vehicles. Together with my colleagues, we spend every day building reliable systems that have to perform under demanding conditions. And apart from the work itself, the atmosphere amongst us is just brilliant!“

• About the company

  You will be working in a production environment where craftsmanship, tidiness and teamwork are key. Thanks to the variety of products and projects, no two weeks are the same. You will work largely independently on the machines in an innovative production hall in Boxtel.

• Offer
  • Proven experience or training at MBO level in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a comparable field
  • An interest in defence and vehicles
  • Physically capable of working on, under and inside a CV-90
  • Quality-focused: you work with great precision in accordance with our client’s specifications
  • A good command of Dutch and a satisfactory command of English
  • Able to work independently, decisive, proactive and flexible

  If you do not (yet) meet the above requirements, but would like to gain the necessary qualifications or experience, we hope you will apply to us anyway!

• Your profile
  • A salary ranging from €3,300 to €4,500 per month (depending on experience), based on a 40-hour working week
  • 8% holiday pay and an annual profit-sharing scheme
  • 40 days off (27 annual leave days and 13 Adv days) in accordance with the Metal and Electrical Industry Collective Agreement
  • A good pension scheme: PME
  • Opportunities for personal development and career progression
  • Discounts on gym membership, a bicycle scheme and an active staff association
  • Location close to the motorway and railway station