Mechanic Machinebuilder

Do you enjoy working on machines and cars and are you ready for the next step in your career? Do you enjoy the challenge of working with new techniques and machines in the field of recycling? Do you want to contribute to a better environment? And do you enjoy working on various machines on a daily basis? Then NRC is challenging you, because we are looking for a Mechanic Mechanical Engineering for our location in Brakel!

About the VHB Group

The VHB Group is a family business with over 90 years of experience. We now have more than 220 colleagues with a passion for technology, recycling and innovation spread across three organisations: Non-Ferro Recovery Company, Aerinnova and Rock Solid (UK). And with success: in 2024, we finished in the top 3 of the FD Gazelle International Award.

Our core values? Pride, integrity and groundbreaking. Our culture? Practical, down-to-earth and driven. We like to get things done, contribute ideas and keep improving. Whether you are a technician, driver or project manager, at VHB Group you will be given the opportunity to help build a circular future and make a difference with your efforts.

What you’ll be doing

As a Mechanical Engineer Machinebuilder, you will mainly be working in the workshop, where you will be involved in everything from A to Z, from tinkering with cars to delivering our own developed machines. In this position, you will report directly to the Workshop Manager and work together with 25 other colleagues. You will also consult with the Engineering department.

• Building machines from drawings;

• Tinkering with and maintaining our own company cars;

• Wiring and installing machines;

• Converting, rebuilding and commissioning machines;

• Overhauling and modifying existing machines;

• Testing and making changes to the machines;

• Identifying possible improvements and ultimately implementing them yourself (if possible);

• Ensuring a safe and tidy workplace.

What do we offer you?

• A competitive salary based on your knowledge and experience;

• A position with a lot of freedom and responsibility;

• The opportunity to develop yourself further through our own Academy;

• The opportunity to learn about new techniques and machines;

• Room for ideas and involvement in devising new techniques and machines;

• Working with a manager who believes in collaboration rather than delegation;

• Travel allowance;

• Overtime paid at 108.33%;

• 26 days' holiday and a good pension scheme through the BPL pension fund;

• A fantastic workplace within an innovative and informal family business!

What do you bring?

• You have at least MBO working and thinking level supplemented with technical training;

• You are well versed in hydraulics and electronics (if not, we will teach you the tricks of the trade);

• You have experience with large equipment (e.g. cranes, agricultural vehicles and/or trailers);

• You have experience as an automotive mechanic (pre);

• You are eager to learn, solution-oriented and strong in working together;

• You possess a driver's license;

• You live within 45 minutes travel from Brakel;

• You are communicative and speak good Dutch, English and German (pre).

Ready for a job with impact?

Are you an Mechanical Engineer Machinebuilder who enjoys getting things done, participating, and continuing to develop? Then we would like to talk to you! If you are interested or have any questions, please apply or contact our recruiter, Ezra den Broeder on: 06-82559450