Hot Vacancy – Field Service Technician for CAT Engines
Location: Papendrecht (Nationwide deployment across the Netherlands)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Duration: Long-term assignment with the possibility of permanent employment
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Field Service Technician with a strong background in diesel engines, particularly within the maritime sector. You will work independently, traveling to client sites across the Netherlands to carry out maintenance, overhauls, troubleshooting, and commissioning of Caterpillar industrial diesel engines .
You will be responsible for performing major mechanical maintenance, complex engine overhauls, and independently planning and reporting functional tests. You will handle fault diagnostics, maintain direct communication with clients, and complete administrative follow-ups. Although much of the work is performed solo on-site, you will be part of a service team supported by a central Service Coordinator .
Candidate Profile – Requirements
* Minimum of 3 years of experience as a service technician in the industrial or maritime sector
* Hands-on experience with diesel engines, pumps, turbochargers, and drive systems
* Previous work on or with large ships, inland vessels, luxury yachts, or offshore installations
* Proven experience in major maintenance and overhauls of diesel engines, preferably CAT
* Capable of independently dismantling and replacing drive shafts, cylinder heads, bearings, gearboxes
* Skilled in diagnosing and resolving faults in engines, generators, and mechanical auxiliary systems
* Competent in preparing, performing, and documenting functional tests and test runs
* Knowledge of electrical systems, exhaust aftertreatment, and modern engine management systems
* (Experience with TIER 4 / EURO 6 is a plus)
* Independent, communicative, and professional in client interactions
* Willing to travel throughout the Netherlands
* Able to read and understand technical English
* European passport
Benefits at TPS:
* Weekly paid net salary between €673,00 – €950,00
* Projects tailored to your experience and preferences
* Personal support from TPS consultants for housing, job matters, and more
* Company-provided housing that meets Dutch SNF quality standards (private bedroom, shared kitchen/bathroom, internet)
* VCA safety certificate and BSN number arranged and paid for by TPS
* Health insurance organized through a Dutch insurer
* TPS company car transport available for work-related travel, including fuel
* If you use your own car for work: €0.23/km compensation for commuting