Vacancy: Maintenance Technician - dry bulk
Ghent Transport & Storage Operations
Ghent Transport & Storage is a family-owned company located in the Port of Ghent. We specialize in the handling and storage of both liquid bulk goods (such as liquid fertilizers and petroleum products including gasoline, (bio)diesel, gas oil, and kerosene) and dry bulk goods (fertilizers, grains, wood pellets, and rapeseed). With our professional team and state-of-the-art equipment, we ensure that all goods are handled quickly, safely, and efficiently.
As a Maintenance Technician, you play a key role in the technical operations of our terminals. You are primarily responsible for the preventive and corrective maintenance of our conveyor belts and technical installations. You combine strong mechanical expertise with electrical knowledge and are able to independently analyse and resolve technical faults.
Tasks and responsibilities:
- You are responsible for the preventive maintenance of conveyor belts, technical installations, and buildings.
- You analyse technical faults and defects and independently determine their cause and the most appropriate solution.
- You carry out both mechanical and electrical repairs on conveyor belts and technical installations.
- You supervise and coordinate maintenance and repair work carried out by external contractors, monitoring both quality and progress.
- In consultation with the Maintenance Supervisor, you arrange the purchase of materials and spare parts for maintenance and daily operations, in accordance with internal procedures.
- You assist with parts and stock management and ensure that the necessary materials are available on time.
- You record repairs and maintenance work in the maintenance or software system to ensure proper follow-up and documentation.
- You contribute to maintaining a safe, clean, and well-organised working environment.
- You will work at two different terminals in the Port of Ghent.
Your profile:
- You have a strong technical background, preferably in electromechanics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a similar field, or equivalent experience.
- You have a good knowledge of both mechanical engineering and electrical systems.
- You are able to logically analyse technical faults and independently find effective solutions.
- Experience with conveyor belts, drive systems, industrial installations, or similar technical systems is a plus.
- You work accurately and have a strong focus on safety and quality.
- You are able to work independently, while also communicating effectively with colleagues and external partners.
- You take responsibility and show initiative.
Our offer
- A challenging position within a dynamic company, featuring a family-oriented and flat organizational culture where initiative, communication, and team spirit are encouraged.
- An employee contract with a competitive salary package and attractive fringe benefits (hospitalization insurance for you and your family members, group insurance, meal vouchers).
- Opportunities for professional development and training.