Repair Technician

Location: On-site, The Netherlands Employment Type: Full-time, Direct HQ Group contract (7 months to start) Salary: Starting from €3,105 gross/month (incl. 18% shift allowance) Working Hours: Alternating weekly shifts: • Week 1: Mon–Fri, 06:00–15:00 • Week 2: Mon–Fri, 15:00–24:00 • Availability on Saturdays is highly appreciated Your Role: Repair Technician As a Repair Technician, you’ll join a team of 9 technically skilled colleagues working in a fast-paced, high-tech environment. Your main responsibility is to ensure the highest quality repair and maintenance of returned packaging and technical parts used in advanced manufacturing processes. Your daily tasks include: • Inspecting and repairing various types of mechanical and cosmetic damage • Replacing components using hand tools and technical instructions • Performing administrative tasks related to the repair process • Proposing technical and cosmetic repair solutions • Operating tools and equipment such as EPTs, pallet stackers, and forklifts • Following company protocols regarding safety, cleanliness, and environmental standards What We Offer ✅ Competitive salary: From €3,105 gross/month (based on 40 hours, incl. shift allowance) ✅ Contract: 7-month HQ Group contract with a path to permanent employment ✅ Time off: 28 vacation days + the possibility of 5 additional days off ✅ Holiday allowance: 8% per year ✅ Travel allowance: €0.23/km (starting at 10 km one-way) ✅ Development: Opportunities to grow into senior or specialist roles ✅ Pension plan & bicycle scheme ✅ Free use of our modern 24/7 gym ✅ Work with purpose: Contribute to sustainability through circular packaging solutions Career Growth Path We support your professional development with clear growth opportunities: • Senior Repair Technician / Trainer Lead complex repairs, train new team members, and help improve efficiency. • Shift Lead / Supervisor Manage technician teams, schedules, and performance. Collaborate with engineers on new repair processes. • Process or Quality Engineer Move into technical engineering roles focusing on process improvement, root cause analysis, and quality assurance. What You Bring • MBO-level education (technical preferred) • At least 1 year of experience in a similar position (e.g., mechanic, operator, assembly) • Ability to read and understand technical drawings • English communication skills (min. B1 level, spoken & written) • You live in the Netherlands and can be present on-site About HQ Group At HQ Group, we combine global impact with a warm, informal company culture. While we’re a fast-growing international company, we’ve kept the spirit of a family-owned business—meaning short lines of communication, room for personal growth, and a strong sense of teamwork. Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We specialize in circular packaging solutions and focus on reuse and recycling, making us the perfect fit for professionals who want to grow while making a positive impact on the world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Ready to take your technical skills to the next level—and make a difference while doing it? Apply now and join HQ Group! Job Type: Full-time Pay: €2.650,00 - €3.100,00 per month Work Location: In person