Service Engineer

Our client is looking for a technically skilled Service Engineer who is eager to develop within emergency power technology, power quality systems, and energy storage solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or further grow their career in a highly specialised and future-focused sector that plays a key role in the energy transition. You will also gain hands-on experience with innovative BESS (Battery Energy Storage Solutions) technologies.

As a Service Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering a broad range of technical services related to emergency power installations and battery systems. These services include measurements and analysis, technical advisory, installation, commissioning, maintenance, repairs, emergency service support, and battery replacements. You will work directly with customers on a daily basis, making professionalism, strong communication skills, and a customer-focused attitude essential.

The role involves working independently at critical client locations such as hospitals, data centres, industrial facilities, and government sites. Because these environments are highly sensitive and business-critical, accuracy, responsibility, and a conscientious working approach are essential. Certain client locations may require a screening, reliability assessment, or security clearance.

Our client partners with multiple leading UPS manufacturers, and you will be exposed to a wide range of innovative technologies and solutions within the field of emergency power systems, mains voltage quality, and energy storage technologies.

Our client is a professional SME and family business with strong ambitions and continued growth both nationally and internationally. They are recognised as an authority in the field of emergency power solutions and grid voltage risk management, combining 39 years of industry experience with a highly professional and customer-focused approach. Their client portfolio includes both large national and international organisations.

Within the field of emergency power and energy storage solutions, they provide installation, maintenance, and emergency services through their own in-house service team. Operating on a brand-independent basis and offering 24/7 support, they serve a wide range of customer sectors both within and beyond the Benelux region.

• Completed tertiary education in Electrical Engineering

• Knowledge of electrical engineering and power electronics

• No prior UPS experience required

• Valid driver’s licence

• Good command of English

• Practical, hands-on mindset

• Eager to learn and develop new technical skills

• Able to independently provide technical advice based on measurements and analysis

• Decisive and solution-oriented attitude

• Relocation package.

• Step-by-step assistance with your relocation processes and covered virtual sessions with our relocation experts.

• Visa application and 30% tax ruling application done by Ir Olav’s Globetrotters on your behalf.

• Great South African community waiting for you in the Netherlands.

• Market related salary.

• 8,33% holiday allowance.

• Dutch Government authorized pension plan activated once you arrive in the Netherlands.

• One on one Dutch lessons up until company requirement where your partner can join lessons for free.

• Company laptop.

• Commitment for indefinite contract with our client 

• Mentoring and coaching until you go over to the payroll of our client

• Great on and offline events to meet your fellow Globetrotters and learn about the Netherlands, hosted by Ir Olav's Globetrotters.

• Pleasant working atmosphere, where you can be and stay yourself.

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