Technician
About the job
- A completed MBO education is required; a background in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechatronics is preferred.
- Some work experience in, and affinity for, technology is an advantage.
- Good spoken and written Dutch is required.
- Sufficient spoken and written English is required.
- Proactive, results-oriented, solution-oriented, flexible, team-oriented, and communicative qualities are sought.
- Prepare and perform corrective and/or preventive maintenance to ensure the reliability and technical availability of main installations.
- Contact hotlines for major installations abroad by telephone to resolve issues.
- Perform scheduled corrective maintenance on tasks that do not cause immediate problems but need attention soon, including walking routes, inspections, and recurring maintenance.
- Record and complete tasks administratively in the Ultimo computerized maintenance management system.
- Proactively identify and communicate technical problems and malfunctioning equipment, and mitigate threats to technical availability.
- Propose process and technical improvements to increase efficiency or technical availability.
- Supervise third parties at the site and monitor quality and completion time.
- Participate in project groups and stand-ups, providing input from the Maintenance perspective.
- Guide new employees.
- Work a two-shift schedule (06:30–16:30 and 16:00–02:00), with a weekend shift every other week; work 38 hours across four days per week.
- A background in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechatronics is preferred.
- German language ability is an advantage.
About the company
Wehkamp is a Dutch online retailer that started in 1952 selling mattresses by mail order and evolved into a multi-brand e-commerce platform. Shoppers browse and buy items on its website, paying with online methods, while the company uses a large automated distribution center in Zwolle to store and ship orders. It differs from many competitors by transitioning early from mail order to online retail and by investing heavily in logistics automation, backed by Apax Partners as part of the Wehkamp Retail Group. Its goal is to provide convenient online shopping with reliable delivery and service, growing into a leading multi-brand e-commerce player within its group.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Zwolle, Netherlands
Founded
1952
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Customer sales rose 2.0% to 525 million euros in 2025-2026, first growth since 2021.
- Adjusted EBITDA climbed 19.8% to 27.1 million euros, showing tighter cost control.
- Omoda can spread Wehkamp’s Zwolle technology across its portfolio, unlocking procurement synergies.
What critics are saying
- Wehkamp posted an 89.1-million-euro net loss in 2024-2025, with 85.5-million-euro net debt.
- Trustpilot’s September 2026 reviews cite delayed deliveries, damaged packages, and weak customer service.
- Bol.com, Coolblue, and Zalando crush Wehkamp’s scale, squeezing margins through 2027.
What makes wehkamp unique
- Zwolle’s automated fulfillment center anchors multi-brand logistics across Omoda and Wehkamp.
- Wehkamp still combines department-store assortment with long-standing Dutch household-brand recognition.
- Omoda’s July 2026 acquisition creates a 600-million-euro Dutch e-commerce group.
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Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- Commuter Benefits
- Home Office Stipend
- Profit Sharing
- Employee Discounts