Installation mechanic
You arrive at a print shop. The staff in the print room is overjoyed to see you arrive. The printers radiate much heat. The air conditioning is not working properly. The staff’s sweaty heads working the printers are enough proof of that. Cooling this room is crucial. Up to you to inspect the air conditioning system. You discover the problem and fix it. Just to be sure, you inspect if the heat leaves the building properly. There, that’s fixed. You leave the print shop with a bottle of water in your hand. A thank you gift from the employees, luckily able to work again in a room with comfortable temperatures. That is the job of an installation mechanic.
Installation mechanic vacancies
What we offer
Next to appreciation and personal guidance
- Hourly wage of €16 – €19 per hour
- Fixed-term contract, with prospect of a permanent contract
- Learn to work with multiple installations
Interesting installations
It’s already in the name really. Installation. What does that mean? Imagine your own house as an example. That consists of walls, glass windows, and a roof. But you also regularly use water pipes and heating. A water pipe enters your house at one point. It branches out to the shower, toilets, and sinks. The water pipe network is a mechanical installation. It includes:
- Plumbing – Air treatment
- Heating – Cooling
- Gas – Sprinklers
The other type is the electrical installation. These are the pipes around the fuse box that are routed toward power outlets and light switches. These installations include:
- Electricity – Security systems
- Internet
Range of tasks
Installation mechanics often have one specialism, such as plumbing or electricity. When employed, you are mainly working on that specialism. But you can also be an all-round installation mechanic. And your main task? Connecting a starting point to an end point properly. In doing so, you pay close attention to the other pipes and cables present. They must not get all tangled. How do you deal with a gas pipe on the route to the bathroom? These are challenges you overcome with your tools and technical knowledge. Of course, you can also work as a specialist in one type of installation!
Putting the ‘I’ in installation?
Yes, you are! You need technical education for this, however. If necessary, you can sign up for the right courses via AB Midden Nederland. Or the client you work for can arrange it. And what else? You enjoy working individually, making your own plan for the installation. You are responsible for the proper connection of systems and the satisfaction of the customers!
Frequently asked questions
As an installation technician, you work on installing, maintaining and repairing technical installations such as heating, ventilation, water, gas and sustainable systems. You may also work on installations in the agricultural sector, such as milking and feeding systems.
You work in people’s homes, business buildings or on new-build and renovation projects. This can be in residential buildings, utility construction or agricultural companies.
Experience is useful, but not always required. You can also start as a trainee or career switcher and learn the trade in practice. Technical insight and motivation are important.
This depends on the project and client. Sometimes you work independently, sometimes together with fellow technicians or other construction partners.
With some positions and clients, yes. If on-call duties are part of the job, this will be discussed with you in advance. You will receive appropriate compensation, which is agreed upon beforehand.
A VCA certificate is often required. Depending on your work, CO certification (Proof of Craftsmanship CO), F-gas certification or other job-related certificates may also be needed.
The work is varied and can be physically demanding, depending on the type of installation and project. Thanks to smart tools and support systems, the work is generally manageable.
Yes. For example, in residential and utility installations, milking systems, or industrial environments. We help you take that step.
Certainly. You can grow into roles such as lead technician, specialist, work planner or supervisory (working) technician.
Yes. We support you with training courses, education and certifications to expand your professional knowledge.
You can follow technical education and courses such as MBO programs in installation technology, electrical engineering or sustainable installation work, as well as specific training for heating, water, gas or agricultural systems. AB Midden Nederland also offers courses and guidance.
The salary of an installation technician usually ranges between €16.21 and €21.52 gross per hour (based on a 38-hour work week).
Your exact salary depends on your experience, education, specialization and the type of installations you work on.
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