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PALFINGER

Builds lifting equipment for land and sea

Experienced Service Technician

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Schiedam, Netherlands
In PersonTravel for extended periods to offshore locations may be required.
Field ServiceEquipment Field Service

About the job

Requirements
  • Have a solid technical background with extensive hands-on experience in hydraulic systems and mechanical equipment.
  • Have several years of marine or offshore service experience and the ability to work effectively in demanding offshore environments.
  • Have proven experience servicing, maintaining, and optimizing complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
  • Have strong theoretical and practical knowledge of cranes, hydraulic systems, and electrical components in marine or fishing industry environments.
  • Be willing and able to travel for extended periods to offshore locations as required.
Responsibilities
  • Perform service, commissioning, annual inspections, and five-year inspections on lifeboats, davit and winch systems, cranes, and life-saving equipment at customer sites.
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, adjust, and overhaul complex mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic control systems to ensure safe and reliable equipment operation.
  • Apply technical expertise in hydraulics, electronics, and mechanical systems to optimize equipment performance and resolve field-related technical issues.
  • Prepare accurate service reports, inspection records, and technical documentation to support clear communication and compliance requirements.
  • Work in accordance with company strategy, health, safety, and environmental policies, quality standards, procedures, and applicable regulations.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support additional assigned tasks as needed.

About the company

PALFINGER designs and manufactures lifting equipment for transport, construction, marine, and energy customers around the world. It turns customer requirements into complete working systems for specific applications, adapting cranes and handling equipment to the vehicles, vessels, and work sites where loads need to move. Its machinery lifts heavy materials, raises workers for access tasks, and handles cargo on land and at sea, with designs made for reliable, easy operation. Revenue comes from equipment sales and after-sales service, including installation and spare parts. Founded in 1932, the group is headquartered in Bergheim near Salzburg, Austria.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Bergheim, Austria

Founded

1932

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What believers are saying

  • PALFINGER offers mentoring, international learning tracks, and a central learning platform with technical and leadership courses.
  • A PALFINGER career story shows an IT intern advancing from Brazil to SAP module supervisor.
  • PALFINGER apprentices learn hands-on with experts, and many move into specialist or leadership positions.

What critics are saying

  • PALFINGER's July 2026 report said volatile markets and delayed customer investment decisions affected HY1 results, raising workload uncertainty.
  • PALFINGER's July 2026 plan targets EUR 25 million savings from 2027 via automation and structural changes, creating role uncertainty.
  • PALFINGER's April 2026 report says U.S. tariffs weighed on North American demand and profitability, exposing regional roles to policy shifts.

What makes PALFINGER unique

  • PALFINGER reports 5,000+ sales and service centres in 130+ countries; Hiab's 2025 report lists over 3,000 sales and service locations.
  • PALFINGER lists boats, davits, and deck equipment alongside land products; Hiab describes its focus as on-road load handling.
  • PALFINGER reports 30 manufacturing sites and a global network of sales, installation, and service hubs.

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