1st Technical Specialist

Job Characteristics

Job Description

Technology plays a crucial role in protecting our freedom. At the Technology department of the Materiel Logistics Command Land, we know all about this, as we are responsible for the materiel of the Defense. As a first technical specialist, you will use your technical knowledge and experience to contribute to the work of our armed forces.

As a first technical specialist, you will perform tests and are responsible for (complex) specialist maintenance work on (parts of) one or more components from various systems, such as trucks, armored vehicles, and ground equipment. You will have varied work, as one moment you will perform technical research and analyze malfunctions and defects, and the next you will ensure preventive, corrective, and modificative maintenance. The next day, you will maintain tools, machines, and equipment or advise others on technical aspects or quality standards.

In addition to monitoring time and quality, you will continuously pay attention to the guidelines regarding quality assurance and control in your work. You will ensure that the delivered product meets the agreed-upon requirements and will deliver good craftsmanship. You are the go-to person for in-depth technical questions. Not only for colleagues, but also for MBO students. You will also provide advice on the use, purchase, and/or replacement of resources and materials.

Furthermore, you are the specialist, advisor, and developer in your field. You ensure that you are and remain up-to-date with developments and conduct targeted research into technical developments that are important for your work. You also provide maintenance advice and support within the Technology department and to other maintenance companies, both within and outside Defense. Giving instructions and conducting demonstrations are part of your work, as is supporting newly built prototypes. And occasionally, you may perform work that belongs to another job level.

Job Requirements

• You have an MBO 4 diploma in a technical field.
• You have followed training courses in applied techniques and a system-specific training in your field.
• You have extensive experience in the field of technology.
• You have experience with advising, supporting, guiding, and knowledge transfer in a broad sense.
• You have good command of the German and English languages.
• You preferably have knowledge of vehicle electronics.
• You have a high degree of independence, but can also work well in a team.
• You are broadly deployable and results-oriented.
• You have a critical attitude regarding the quality of your work.
• You have a strong sense of responsibility and are customer-oriented and service-minded.

Employment Conditions

Other Employment Conditions

Defense has good secondary employment conditions. From 2025, Defense employees will no longer receive their holiday allowance and year-end bonus as separate payments but will accrue them monthly through the Individual Choice Budget (IKB). The IKB for Defense employees amounts to a total of 16.33 percent of the salary. With the IKB, Defense employees can decide for themselves when, on what, and how much budget they spend on time, money, or fiscal facilities. This can be up to the maximum monthly accrued budget.

The IKB can be used for:

• A maximum of 15 percent of the salary can be used monthly for the exchange of commuting allowances;
• The monthly difference between the contribution to the costs of own transport for commuting and the fiscal maximum;
• A bicycle for personal use, including bicycle accessories and bicycle insurance;
• A computer that can also be used for work or study, including computer accessories and computer insurance;
• A battery or electrical parts for a bicycle;
• The payment of union membership fees.
• Defense expects to further expand the possibilities of the IKB in the future.
• Secondary employment conditions include up to 75% paid parental leave (under conditions), study facilities, extensive sports facilities, an additional leave arrangement for seniors, and a commuting allowance.

Special Provisions

A security investigation (VGB) is part of the application process.

It is necessary that you, as a civilian applicant, have Dutch nationality. The ability to present a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) is a condition for employment. In addition, a security investigation and reference check may be part of the selection procedure. This involves a background check on criminal records and financial matters, which takes an average of 8 weeks.

Selection Process:

We will close the vacancy earlier upon receiving sufficient responses from suitable candidates.

Your application documents will be destroyed no later than three months after the completion of the selection procedure. This period is longer than the standard period prescribed by the AVG. This longer period is necessary in case an internal candidate initiates an objection and/or appeal procedure.

We aim to inform you within 6 weeks after the closing date whether or not you will be invited for a selection interview.

If you would like to work at MatLogco but this vacancy is not exactly what you are looking for, search at www.werkenvoornederland.nl for #werkenbijmatlogco for all our current vacancies.

More About the Job Group

Organization Name

Ministry of Defense, Land Forces Command (CLAS)

Organization Description

Land Forces Command

The Army is the largest component of Defense. We primarily know it from the various (peace) missions it has carried out in recent years, such as in Afghanistan, Mali, and currently in Lithuania. In addition to professional soldiers, many non-military employees, the so-called civilian positions, work within the Army. As a civilian in the Army, you support the soldiers with your expertise. In this way, you contribute to global peace and security. Your work is similar to activities within the business world; think of roles such as project manager, engineer, analyst, or buyer. Within the Army, you can contribute to international impact through your personal efforts.

Organization URL

www.defensie.nl

Department Name

Materiel Logistics Command Land (MATLOGCO), Technology Department

Department Description

Materiel Logistics Command

The Materiel Logistics Command (MatlogCo) of the Royal Netherlands Army is responsible for keeping all land materiel of the armed forces operational, such as (armored) vehicles, trucks, weapons, generators, tents, and communication equipment. This work is primarily carried out by non-military employees. Together, continuous efforts are made to improve maintenance, logistics, procurement, and financial processes.

Technology Department

The Technology Department performs specialist maintenance on (armored) vehicles and other major materiel of the armed forces. This primarily takes place at the workshop in Leusden, but also at satellite locations in Dongen, Almelo, Woensdrecht, Stroe, and Amersfoort. The Department also develops new (weapon) systems and products, provides technical expertise and advice to users, and manages the introduction of new systems.

In addition, there are several specialisms, such as creating models and training materials, and testing and proving vehicles. The expertise center for Additive Manufacturing is also housed within the Technology Department.

Department URL

www.werkenbijdefensie.nl

Contact Persons

For more information about this vacancy:

Mr. J.A. Horstink Head of Cluster Mechanic

06 13902416

For more information about the application procedure:

Ms. I. Janssen Lok HR Advisor Technology Department

06 10296982

Technology plays a crucial role in protecting our freedom. At the Technology department of the Materiel Logistics Command Land, we know all about this, as we are responsible for the materiel of the Defense. As a first technical specialist, you will use your technical knowledge and experience to contribute to the work of our armed forces.

As a first technical specialist, you will perform tests and are responsible for (complex) specialist maintenance work on (parts of) one or more components from various systems, such as trucks, armored vehicles, and ground equipment. You will have varied work, as one moment you will perform technical research and analyze malfunctions and defects, and the next you will ensure preventive, corrective, and modificative maintenance. The next day, you will maintain tools, machines, and equipment or advise others on technical aspects or quality standards.

In addition to monitoring time and quality, you will continuously pay attention to the guidelines regarding quality assurance and control in your work. You will ensure that the delivered product meets the agreed-upon requirements and will deliver good craftsmanship. You are the go-to person for in-depth technical questions. Not only for colleagues, but also for MBO students. You will also provide advice on the use, purchase, and/or replacement of resources and materials.

Furthermore, you are the specialist, advisor, and developer in your field. You ensure that you are and remain up-to-date with developments and conduct targeted research into technical developments that are important for your work. You also provide maintenance advice and support within the Technology department and to other maintenance companies, both within and outside Defense. Giving instructions and conducting demonstrations are part of your work, as is supporting newly built prototypes. And occasionally, you may perform work that belongs to another job level.

Defense has good secondary employment conditions. From 2025, Defense employees will no longer receive their holiday allowance and year-end bonus as separate payments but will accrue them monthly through the Individual Choice Budget (IKB). The IKB for Defense employees amounts to a total of 16.33 percent of the salary. With the IKB, Defense employees can decide for themselves when, on what, and how much budget they spend on time, money, or fiscal facilities. This can be up to the maximum monthly accrued budget.

The IKB can be used for:

• A maximum of 15 percent of the salary can be used monthly for the exchange of commuting allowances;
• The monthly difference between the contribution to the costs of own transport for commuting and the fiscal maximum;
• A bicycle for personal use, including bicycle accessories and bicycle insurance;
• A computer that can also be used for work or study, including computer accessories and computer insurance;
• A battery or electrical parts for a bicycle;
• The payment of union membership fees.
• Defense expects to further expand the possibilities of the IKB in the future.
• Secondary employment conditions include up to 75% paid parental leave (under conditions), study facilities, extensive sports facilities, an additional leave arrangement for seniors, and a commuting allowance.

• You have an MBO 4 diploma in a technical field.
• You have followed training courses in applied techniques and a system-specific training in your field.
• You have extensive experience in the field of technology.
• You have experience with advising, supporting, guiding, and knowledge transfer in a broad sense.
• You have good command of the German and English languages.
• You preferably have knowledge of vehicle electronics.
• You have a high degree of independence, but can also work well in a team.
• You are broadly deployable and results-oriented.
• You have a critical attitude regarding the quality of your work.
• You have a strong sense of responsibility and are customer-oriented and service-minded.

Materiel Logistics Command

The Materiel Logistics Command (MatlogCo) of the Royal Netherlands Army is responsible for keeping all land materiel of the armed forces operational, such as (armored) vehicles, trucks, weapons, generators, tents, and communication equipment. This work is primarily carried out by non-military employees. Together, continuous efforts are made to improve maintenance, logistics, procurement, and financial processes.

Technology Department

The Technology Department performs specialist maintenance on (armored) vehicles and other major materiel of the armed forces. This primarily takes place at the workshop in Leusden, but also at satellite locations in Dongen, Almelo, Woensdrecht, Stroe, and Amersfoort. The Department also develops new (weapon) systems and products, provides technical expertise and advice to users, and manages the introduction of new systems.

In addition, there are several specialisms, such as creating models and training materials, and testing and proving vehicles. The expertise center for Additive Manufacturing is also housed within the Technology Department.

Land Forces Command

The Army is the largest component of Defense. We primarily know it from the various (peace) missions it has carried out in recent years, such as in Afghanistan, Mali, and currently in Lithuania. In addition to professional soldiers, many non-military employees, the so-called civilian positions, work within the Army. As a civilian in the Army, you support the soldiers with your expertise. In this way, you contribute to global peace and security. Your work is similar to activities within the business world; think of roles such as project manager, engineer, analyst, or buyer. Within the Army, you can contribute to international impact through your personal efforts.

A security investigation (VGB) is part of the application process.

It is necessary that you, as a civilian applicant, have Dutch nationality. The ability to present a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) is a condition for employment. In addition, a security investigation and reference check may be part of the selection procedure. This involves a background check on criminal records and financial matters, which takes an average of 8 weeks.

Selection Process:

We will close the vacancy earlier upon receiving sufficient responses from suitable candidates.

Your application documents will be destroyed no later than three months after the completion of the selection procedure. This period is longer than the standard period prescribed by the AVG. This longer period is necessary in case an internal candidate initiates an objection and/or appeal procedure.

We aim to inform you within 6 weeks after the closing date whether or not you will be invited for a selection interview.

If you would like to work at MatLogco but this vacancy is not exactly what you are looking for, search at www.werkenvoornederland.nl for #werkenbijmatlogco for all our current vacancies.

For more information about this vacancy:

Mr. J.A. Horstink Head of Cluster Mechanic

06 13902416

For more information about the application procedure:

Ms. I. Janssen Lok HR Advisor Technology Department

06 10296982