Service Technician PCHS Cargo
Working as a service technician PCHS at KLM Cargo: an opportunity you really don’t want to miss. Maintain and improve the cargo handling systems at Schiphol. You help keep cargo operations running safely and reliably in an environment where no two days are the same. Step on board at KLM and seize the opportunity to further develop your technical skills!
What will you do?
You keep cargo handling systems running through maintenance, repairs and improvements. During your shift, you alternate between planned work and faults that need immediate attention. You investigate the cause, restore the system and inform users. From the central control room, you monitor the systems, coordinate the response to faults and decide what needs attention first.
Furthermore:
- you identify faults through visual inspections and testing equipment and resolve them;
- you carry out preventive maintenance and bring in external contractors when needed, supervising their work;
- you record completed work in the administration system and keep maintenance documentation up to date;
- you contribute to technical projects and improvements and advise on new solutions;
- you ensure safety during the work and coordinate the approach with the colleagues and departments involved, including colleagues in the central control room.
Where do you land?
You work from KLM Cargo’s operational office at Schiphol, in an international environment where cargo handling continues around the clock. Together with a team of service technicians, you keep the technical systems supporting these operations running. You have daily contact with the Freight Control Coordinator, colleagues in the central control room and other operational departments within Cargo.
Your profile
When a system fails, you investigate the cause step by step and work towards a solution. You check your work carefully and look for ways to prevent further faults. You clearly explain the situation to colleagues and external contractors and agree on what needs to be done. You actively collaborate with others and make independent decisions when the situation calls for it.
Furthermore:
- you have professional knowledge and ability equivalent to at least Dutch MBO level 4, preferably with a diploma in electrical engineering or a related field;
- you have experience maintaining and repairing technical systems, preferably in the logistics sector;
- you have a good command of written and spoken Dutch and English;you are willing to work a 24/7 shift pattern, including day, evening and night shifts;
- you hold a category B driving licence.
The following competencies complete your profile: attention to quality, verbal communication, problem analysis, flexibility and initiative.
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More benefits
A profit sharing scheme
2% development budget to be spent freely
7 extra days off if you work irregular shifts
Substantial discount on airline tickets (if you have been employed for at least 6 months)
What do we offer
- A challenging role with a unique employer in the Netherlandss;
- A gross monthly salary between € and € ;
- Plenty of room for personal development and great advancement opportunities;
- Shift work allowance of up to 30%
- A good pension scheme;
- 8% holiday allowance;
- A year-end bonus of 8.33%;
- A profit-sharing scheme, up to 20%;
- 25 days of paid holiday and 7 additional days off;
- Great discounts on airline tickets (after at least 6 months of employment);
- A sustainable transport policy - use all public transport for your commute within the Netherlands, free of charge;
- Discount of your health insurance;
- A personal budget for sustainable employability.
Every time I see an aircraft I stop and think, my components are in there.
Within the technical department, there are infinite growth opportunities.
Ready for your next destination?
Don’t wait any longer and apply for this function before the final boarding call on 10/19/2026! A motivation letter is no longer required; we will simply ask you a couple of questions during your online application. The application process consists of two interviews, a possible assessment (including an aptitude test), a case study and a security screening.Candidates who are positively selected for the first interview will receive an email allowing them to choose a suitable time slot themselves. This keeps the process fast and clear, and puts you in control of your schedule. You'll hear from us within two weeks after the vacancy closes.Through your personal candidate profile, you can log in at any time. There you'll find the vacancy you applied for - even after it has closed - as well as a clear dashboard with any other ongoing applications within KLM, including status updates.Do you have the drive to grow further in this role? Then we look forward to your application. Within two weeks, you will receive a message from us. Did you know that according to research, women are less likely to apply than men when they don't meet all the job requirements? What a shame. Because, in our view, 'the perfect candidate' is a myth. So, if you have the drive to grow in aspects of this role, we look forward to your application. A reference check can be part of the application procedure.
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If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, contact our recruiter Monir or hiring manager Christa!This job has the following ID number: 22102