Vacature Automotive Electrical Technician – Buses in Utrecht

• Utrecht
• MBO
• Technisch / bouw

Vacature omschrijving

Maintec is a Dutch staffing agency specialized in connecting experienced technical professionals with stable, long-term jobs in the Netherlands. We work internationally to recruit skilled workers for the technical and industrial sectors and support them throughout the entire employment process.

At Maintec, you will always have a dedicated contact person during your employment in the Netherlands. Our recruiters support international professionals throughout the recruitment and onboarding process.

Our facility team assists you with housing, administration, and practical matters, so you can focus on your work and feel at home. We believe in clear communication, mutual respect, and long-term cooperation with international professionals.

About the Company: You will be working for a leading automotive company in Utrecht, specialized in trucks, commercial vehicles, and mobility solutions. The company is known for its high-quality workshops, technical expertise, and strong focus on customer satisfaction.

Employees work in a professional environment where craftsmanship, teamwork, and development are highly valued.

As an Automotive Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems in buses.

Your work covers a wide range of electrical systems, from power supply and battery systems to HVAC, control modules, and onboard electronics.

You will work both independently and in cooperation with experienced technicians, following technical documentation and manufacturer guidelines.

Main Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical and electronic systems in buses
• Work on battery systems, wiring harnesses, and power distribution systems
• Maintain and repair HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) systems
• Troubleshoot control systems and onboard electronics
• Work with technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and diagnostic tools
• Perform testing and verification of electrical systems
• Ensure all work is completed according to safety and quality standards
• Collaborate with workshop colleagues and technical specialists

• Experience as an electrical technician, automotive electrician, or similar role
• Strong knowledge of vehicle electrical and electronic systems
• Experience with diagnostics, wiring systems, and troubleshooting
• Ability to read technical drawings and electrical schematics
• Interest in complex vehicle systems (buses or commercial vehicles is a plus)
• Good English level (minimum B1/B2), including understanding of technical terminology
• Driving licence category B (D licence is a plus)
• Motivated, reliable, and quality-focused mindset
• EU citizenship (mandatory due to work permit regulations)

Employment conditions:

• Competitive salary starting -negotiable depending on experience
• Weekly salary payments
• Clear employment contract in your own language, with the intention of long-term cooperation

Vacation & benefits:

• 25 vacation days per year (20 paid days off + 5 vacation days paid weekly with your salary)
• 8% holiday allowance, paid weekly together with your salary
• Pension scheme from your first working day

Housing, transport & practical support:

• Certified accommodation arranged by Maintec – private single room
• Housing arranged as close as possible to the workplace
• Transport to and from work arranged by Maintec (company car)
• Healthcare insurance arranged by us (weekly contribution)
• Full assistance with BSN registration and bank account setup, if needed