Mechanical Fitter - Tram Overhaul
Rotterdam
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Full-time, Permanent
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€2.900 - €4.500 p/m
Reactie binnen 3 dagen
Makkelijk solliciteren
Hands-on role for a mechanical fitter working on large rolling stock during a major tram overhaul project in Rotterdam. Work takes place at the Kleiweg workshop where trams are fully stripped, treated for corrosion and technically restored. The focus is on removing rust, repairing structural parts and correctly reassembling components. A role for someone who prefers practical, detailed mechanical work on vehicles rather than surface cleaning or assembly-line tasks.
Wat ga je doen
This role is day-to-day mechanical overhaul work on trams at the Kleiweg workshop in Rotterdam. The core activity is taking apart vehicle sections to access and remove corrosion, then restoring and reassembling those parts so they meet technical and safety standards. The work involves thinking through complex details: accessing tight spots, assessing damage, choosing the correct repair method and delivering a solid mechanical rebuild.
This job is not surface-only cleaning or repetitive line work. Corrosion often appears in hard-to-reach areas, so the role requires practical troubleshooting and hands-on problem solving. Safety and craftsmanship are central: work is performed on, in and under vehicles using hand tools and power tools, and completed tasks are recorded in the maintenance system.
Typical daily activities include:
- Dismantling and reassembling body and structural components
- Removing corrosion by grinding, sanding, brushing and, where appropriate, blasting
- Inspecting metal parts for wear, cracks or deformation and performing repairs
- Testing components for function and safety after repair
- Working with hand and electric tools in close coordination with other trades
- Documenting work in the workshop maintenance system
Waar ga je werken
Work takes place in a professional rail workshop in Rotterdam that handles large rolling stock overhauls and repairs. The environment combines occasional months-long rebuilds with shorter repair jobs on trams; tasks range from heavy structural work to detailed mechanical restoration. The workshop uses standard maintenance systems, safety procedures and tooling suitable for vehicle overhaul.
Wat wij zoeken
These points help you find your way and start confidently in the workshop:
- Practical experience with mechanical fitting, dismantling and assembly
- Familiarity with metalworking techniques such as grinding, sanding and welding or repair work
- Ability to read basic technical drawings and apply technical insight
- VCA-Basis certification, or willingness to obtain it
- Education at a technical MBO level (3 or 4) in mechanical engineering, mechatronics or similar is a good fit
- Command of Dutch or English to understand instructions and safety information
- Independent, accurate working style and care for neat handover of repaired parts
- Affection for rail vehicles or overhaul work is beneficial but not mandatory
Wat wij bieden
What this means in practice for the candidate:
- Work on a large-scale tram revision project in Rotterdam at the Kleiweg workshop
- Professional workshop environment with appropriate tools and clear work planning
- Daily collaboration with experienced tradespeople, useful for learning and quality control
- Market-aligned compensation (indicative gross starting range €2,900–€4,500), plus travel allowance and pension arrangements
- Structured schedules and a long-term project scope that provides predictable planning
