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Ewa Gernand
Recruitment Partner Consultant at Van Storm
Job summary:
- Tasks: Maintain and repair small boats (RHIBs/FRISCs); ensure operational readiness
- Projects: Hands-on service and maintenance of fast-response vessels across domestic and international locations
- Company: Marine service provider supporting government and defence operations
- Main requirements: Broad technical skill set in mechanical, electrical, and GRP repair
Your opportunity
Step into a hands-on, independent, versatile role as a Field Service Engineer and contribute directly to the readiness of specialised small boats used in defence and security operations. Split between workshop-based tasks and documentation or planning activities, this role is ideal for someone with a passion for marine engineering and a drive to solve real-world technical challenges, often in the field.
What you will do
- Conduct maintenance, modifications, repairs, and revisions on small craft such as RHIBs and FRISCs.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
- Perform updates to technical documentation and manage configuration control.
- Provide on-site service support both locally and internationally.
- Contribute to the improvement of maintenance procedures and documentation.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to maintain readiness levels.
Where you will work
You’ll be based in the Netherlands, working in a dynamic, flexible environment that requires initiative, adaptability, and a hands-on mindset. The role involves frequent travel and interaction with field teams and clients.
- Unique opportunity to support advanced fast-response vessels.
- Occasional international travel supporting global operations.
- Hybrid responsibilities: 50% hands-on, 50% technical/administrative.
What you already have
- BSc in Marine Engineering.
- Broad practical experience across mechanical, electrical, and GRP systems.
- Knowledge of small boat systems, including low-pressure air systems.
- Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
- Experience with Volvo Penta engines and diagnostic tools (e.g. Vodia) is a plus.
- VCA certification is preferred.
- Working knowledge of electrical systems and engineering drawings.
- Fluent in English, with working knowledge of Dutch.
- Dutch citizen or EU work/residence rights.
- Willingness to travel internationally and meet security vetting requirements.
- Class B driving license.
Your benefits
- Covered commuting and interviewing costs
- Business Travel Insurance, so you're covered while travelling for work
- Basic Dutch course, so you will understand the Dutch jokes during the coffee break
- Access to social gatherings, lectures, and events, so you will meet like-minded friends within the Dutch Maritime Industry. We also offer you a 1-year membership of KNVTS, the Royal Dutch Association of Marine Engineers
- Housing search support and registration are supported by Van Storm
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