Location : Amsterdam
City : Amsterdam
State : Noord-Holland (NL-NH)
Country : Netherlands (NL)
Requisition Number : 39902
Love tackling tough mechanical challenges? Become a crucial part of the global food supply chain as Mechanic at our large-scale soybean processing plant in Amsterdam! You will work on diverse, heavy-duty equipment in a supportive environment with opportunities for growth. We offer competitive pay & benefits (salary of € 3,653 - € 4,467, 25 holiday days + 23 ADV days, 13th month + 9,8% on call compensation).

THE SOYBEAN FACTORY IN AMSTERDAM: WHAT WE DO (AND WHY IT’S COOL)

Our soybean plant in the Amsterdam harbor is a lively hub of activity. We take soybeans shipped all the way from Brazil, South America, Canada, and Ukraine and transform them into soybean oil and soy meal. Think giant ships, siwertells unloading beans, towering silos, a crush site and a refinery —it’s a pretty impressive operation! Join us and become part of this global supply chain.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

• MBO+ technical education (e.g., mechanical engineering or mechatronics) or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in a similar role (even if it’s from a different industry, like automotive, and you’re looking for that next step).
• Good knowledge on maintenance programs.
• If you have peripheral system knowledge such as power, process air, and chemicals, we will call you first.
• Fluency in English, Dutch is a preference.
• Residing in the Netherlands is a must.

ABOUT US (WE’RE MAKING A DIFFERENCE)

Bunge (NYSE: BG) is a global leader in sourcing, processing, and supplying oilseeds, grains, and related ingredients. Founded in 1818, our extensive network connects farmers and consumers worldwide, providing sustainable products and creating opportunities. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, we have 25,000 employees working across 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain elevators, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities globally.
We are passionate, courageous, and driven. Together, we deliver results for our customers, each other, and the world. We are Bunge!

WHAT YOUR MANAGER HAS TO SAY ABOUT THE ROLE

“This role is perfect for someone who thrives in an industrial environment and isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty. You need to be adaptable, ready to remake your plans on the fly. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities for improvement. Our plant may be a bit dated, but that just means there’s a lot of potential for enhancements and the plant is continuously evolving. Creativity and outside-the-box thinking are crucial here. Despite its age, this is the best plant I’ve ever worked in—very no-nonsense and the kind of place where the industrial environment feels like home. Our team is diverse, with members from all sorts of backgrounds, and everyone pulls together to make things better every single day.”

We’re always striving to improve, and you can make a real difference. This challenging role offers a chance to showcase your technical expertise in a large-scale environment. Plus, you’ll enjoy a great compensation package, including:

• A dynamic and challenging role with plenty of room to grow.
• A competitive starting salary of € 3,653 - € 4,467 based on your experience.
• On-call rotation compensation of 9.8% of your annual salary.
• A 13th month and 23 ATV days (additional days off on top of the regular 25 holiday days)