Technical employee


Technical assistant: a versatile position for go-getters with technical insight
Are you handy, technically minded and like to work with your hands? Then the position of technical assistant is for you. As a technical employee, you work in a production environment, assembly department or technical service and support a wide range of activities. Via Euro Planit, you can quickly find work at companies in the manufacturing industry, engineering or logistics, where your efforts immediately make a difference.
Whether you have a lot of experience or are at the beginning of your technical career - we will help you find a position that matches your level, interests and development wishes.


What does a technical assistant do?
As a technical employee, you are broadly applicable. You perform technical tasks that depend on the type of company and the department where you work. Think about assembling parts, operating machines, supporting maintenance or checking products for quality.
You are often active on the shop floor, working together with colleagues from production or engineering and regularly receiving instructions from a foreman, operator or mechanic. In some cases, you perform repetitive tasks, but there are also jobs in which you are given a lot of variety and responsibility.
Examples of work:
- Assist in the assembly or mounting of parts
- Performing basic maintenance on machines
- Checking products or installations
- Adjusting machines or tools
- Tidying up and cleaning the workplace
- Moving or preparing materials
- Supporting logistical or production processes
In this position, you are indispensable within the technical process. You contribute to quality, continuity and a safe workplace.
What sectors can you work in?
The position of technical employee is found in many different industries. At Euro Planit, we mediate technical employees to companies in such areas as:
- Metal and mechanical engineering
- Plastics or wood processing
- Electrical engineering and installation technology
- Food industry
- Logistics and assembly
- Production environments within the manufacturing industry
Our clients are located in regions such as Achterhoek, Twente and Drenthe. Whether you want to work day shift or shift work, in a small family business or a large organisation - we will find a workplace that suits you.
What features do you need?
As a technical assistant, you do not need to have extensive technical training, but some basic knowledge or affinity with technology is important. You have a practical attitude, enjoy working with your hands and learn new skills quickly. Employers are looking for people who are reliable, persevere and work neatly.
Important qualities:
- Technical insight or interest in engineering
- The ability to work independently as well as in a team
- Physically fit and willing to do active work
- An eye for safety, cleanliness and quality
- Precise and careful work
- MBO work and thinking level is often desired
No work experience yet? No problem. For motivated candidates, Euro Planit offers entry-level positions with good supervision and opportunities to learn the trade in practice.
Advancement opportunities as a technical employee
A position as a technical assistant offers a great opportunity for advancement. Many of our candidates develop on the job and move on to positions with more responsibility.
Examples of advance positions:
- Assembly worker or assembly worker
- Operator or machine operator
- Technical service mechanic
- Logistics assistant or warehouse manager
- Work planner or production employee+
- (Assistant) foreman or team leader
Euro Planit also offers training courses or certificates, such as VCA, forklift certificate or a practical course in metalworking, electrical engineering or assembly.
Working as a technical employee via Euro Planit
At Euro Planit, we look not only at your CV, but especially at you as a person. We map out your wishes, skills and ambitions and match them with the right employer. This way, we ensure a long-term working relationship in which you can develop.
What you can expect from us:
- Job vacancies with reliable employers in your region
- Personal coaching before, during and after your placement
- Correct and timely payment of your salary
- Good terms of employment in accordance with the collective labour agreement and legislation
- Possibility of permanent employment with good performance
- Opportunities for training or certification
Our offices know the technical labour market in your region like no other. We will be happy to help you find work that really suits you.


Interested in a job as a technical assistant?
Would you like to work in engineering and are you looking for a job where you can work with your hands, learn in practice and be part of a close-knit team? Then register today at Euro Planit. We have ongoing vacancies for technical staff in various sectors and regions.
View our current vacancies online or contact one of our branches. Together, we will make sure you can get started quickly.