About this role
In this hands-on role, you will support both the day-to-day maintenance of our facilities and the technical readiness of our maritime training environment. You will work with training equipment, practical training rigs, tools and technical assets, carry out inspections and minor repairs, provide first-line troubleshooting and help ensure our training facilities are safe, functional and ready for use.
Candidates must already have the right to live and work in the Netherlands. CSMART is unable to provide visa or work permit sponsorship or relocation support for this position.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out general building maintenance, minor repairs and preventative maintenance.
- Inspect, test and support the maintenance of technical training equipment, practical training rigs and other technical assets.
- Provide first-line troubleshooting and coordinate more complex repairs with internal teams or external specialists.
- Prepare classrooms and technical training areas and ensure equipment is ready for training.
- Support the installation, replacement and maintenance of facilities and training equipment.
- Maintain and manage tools, PPE, spare parts and technical consumables.
- Identify technical defects and follow up on repairs and maintenance requirements.
- Coordinate and supervise external contractors working onsite.
- Maintain equipment checklists, defect logs and basic maintenance records.
- Support a safe and reliable working and training environment.
Experience & Profile
We are looking for someone with:
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in facilities maintenance, technical maintenance or a similar hands-on role.
- Broad technical and building-maintenance knowledge, with the ability to carry out minor repairs independently.
- Experience working with technical equipment, tools and installations and confidence in identifying and troubleshooting technical issues.
- A practical, proactive and solution-oriented approach.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise planned maintenance and unexpected technical issues.
- Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Good written and spoken English and excellent spoken Dutch.
- A valid driving licence is preferred.
- BHV certification and VOP (NEN 3140) and VCA certification, or willingness to obtain these qualifications.
Working at CSMART
You will join an international organisation dedicated to delivering high-quality maritime training. In this role, your work will contribute directly to keeping our facilities and training environment safe, reliable and ready for daily operations.
At CSMART, our Culture Essentials guide how we work: Listen & Learn, Speak Up, Respect & Protect, Always Improving, Better Together and Guest Obsessed.
Interested in joining our team? We would be happy to hear from you. ,Please apply by submitting your CV and motivation via the Apply Now button.
Selection Process
Applications are open until 24 November 2026 18:00 or until we have received a sufficient number of candidates.
Following the closing date, all applications will be reviewed and only eligible candidates will be contacted regarding the outcome.
The selection process consists of:
- A first onsite interview
- A second onsite interview
- A conditional employment offer
- Employment agreement
CSMART offers successful candidates a competitive salary and benefits package.
Please note that applications from candidates who do not meet the essential requirements for this position, i.e. the right to live and work in the Netherlands, will not be considered.