Electrical Fitter

Current Job Opening

Electrical Fitter

Full-time
 | 18.01.2022

At Railtechniek van Herwijnen B.V. we are looking for Electrical Fitters for the installation of our conveyors at project locations within the EU. We are looking for people for the long term that we can hire on a contract base, but are also interested in candidates on a project base (short term).

Railtechniek van Herwijnen B.V. is one of the market leaders in the development, manufacturing and installation of overhead and floor conveyor systems. 70% of our projects are for international customers, for example Scania, Audi, Cannondale, Gazelle and Palfinger, at various locations throughout Europe.

As an Electrical Fitter for Railtechniek you can benefit from:

  • A competitive market conform salary.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • When you work on a project location abroad, you will be there for 2 – 3 weeks straight. You will be planned in according to your availability.
  • Being able to work overtime during a project.
  • Special conditions apply for working abroad (outside NL) like overtime hours and fees for each day. Therefore, for example you can earn up to twice as much as your monthly salary depending on the duration of the project.
  • The company takes care of all the expenses on location; like transportation, your stay in a hotel and consumptions.
  • When you are interested in relocating, the company can also provide permanent accommodation nearby one of our offices in the Netherlands, Germany or Italy.


After the mechanical fitters have built up the construction on location, as an Electrical your job is to install the electrical components. In between projects you work on the assembly of the electrical switch cabinet and complementary parts.

Main responsibilities:


Job requirements:

  • A Electrical Fitter/Electrotechnical certificate, or practical work experience in a similar work environment.
  • Effective English reading and communication skills (Knowledge of the German language is an advantage).
  • Willing to work on project locations throughout the EU.
  • A forklift- and SCC basic certificate are a nice to have, but not a must.
  • Able to follow detailed assembly instructions and procedures.
  • Able to work well in a team.
  • A valid driving license is a plus.
  • European Citizenship.


You can apply by sending you resume to: jobs@railtechniek.nl
If you want to learn more about this opportunity, then you can contact Véronique van Herwijnen on +31344616363.