Rolling Equipment & Welding Manager

Overview
 
A major international container terminal operator is seeking a Manager – Rolling Equipment & Welding to lead the maintenance and performance of critical container handling equipment.
 
You will lead a team overseeing maintenance activities across a wide range of mobile equipment including reach stackers, terminal tractors, straddle carriers and other container handling vehicles.
 
The role requires a hands-on leader who can motivate technical teams, optimise maintenance processes and ensure the reliability of equipment operating within one of Europe’s busiest container terminals.
Responsibilities
 
Team Leadership

• Lead, coach and develop a team of 5 supervisors and approximately 30 technicians
• Foster a strong safety culture and collaborative working environment
• Provide clear direction, support and motivation across a diverse technical team

Equipment Reliability & Maintenance

• Ensure the reliability and performance of terminal rolling equipment including reach stackers, terminal trucks, straddle carriers and forklifts
• Oversee preventive maintenance programmes to minimise equipment downtime
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues to maintain operational continuity

Maintenance Optimisation

• Improve maintenance processes, systems and working methods to enhance equipment productivity
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the maintenance department
• Support the development of long-term maintenance strategies and KPIs

Operational Collaboration

• Work closely with Operations, Planning, Automation and HSSE teams
• Maintain strong communication between technical teams and terminal operations
• Support safe and efficient terminal activities through effective equipment management

Budget & Planning

• Contribute to maintenance planning and support the monitoring of maintenance budgets
• Ensure efficient use of resources, parts and technical personnel

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electromechanics, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related technical discipline
• 8-10 years of relevant experience maintaining or managing heavy mobile equipment
• Proven leadership experience managing technical teams in industrial environments
• Strong experience with maintenance operations, preventive maintenance and equipment reliability
• Knowledge of electrical systems and PLC-controlled equipment
• Experience working with heavy equipment such as terminal vehicles, cranes, mining equipment or industrial machinery
• Ability to motivate, coach and manage a diverse team of technicians
• Fluent in Dutch and English
• Based within commuting distance of Antwerp (site-based role)

Benefits

• Performance bonus
• Company electric vehicle
• Lunch vouchers
• Medical insurance
• Group pension insurance
• Income protection
• Smartphone
• Monthly representation allowance