
Electrical Technician
Do you have a passion for technology? Do you enjoy getting hands-on, does tinkering give you a buzz, and do you also love variety in your work? This might be the right job for you!
Electrical Technician
This is what you'll be doing
At our branch in Ghent Wondelgem, no two days are the same.
As an Electrical Technician at this branch, you’ll be responsible for our equipment in terms of maintenance, repairs and breakdowns.
What does that involve?
- Machines returned by customers are first given a quick check by your colleagues. Then the real work begins for you.
- You check the machines from top to bottom, look for any faults and ensure everything is working 100% again.
- You’ll clean the machine, test its operation, apply an ‘OK’ label and return it to the stock for hire.
- You’ll carry out repairs and maintenance yourself to ensure everything is in tip-top condition.
- You’ll place orders and keep track of the spare parts stock.
- You’ll also help the drivers with loading and unloading and carry out minor repairs to the building and company vehicles.
What makes this role unique is that you’ll be working across three different branches, allowing you to work on all sorts of different machines.
All in all, it’s a highly varied role, full of technical challenges that you – armed with the necessary technical knowledge – won’t shy away from!

- A salary that suits you and the role + an attractive bonus scheme;
- 20 days’ annual leave + 12 ADV days
- Meal vouchers worth €10 per day worked;
- An hospitalization insurance;
- Boels invests in your development to ensure your knowledge and skills remain up to date;
- With us, you’ll stay fit with the bicycle lease plan;
- Staff discount on Boels material rental, and more offers.
Boels, join our orange family!
On a large construction site, at a music festival or next door while your neighbour builds the new patio; you've probably seen our orange machines around. We are Boels: one of the largest machine rental companies in Europe. As a family business, we believe in personal commitment and a pleasant working atmosphere. With us, you aren't just another number. We want to get to know you and help you grow. Because even though we have grown into an international company, we will always be a close-knit orange family with a regional character. You are supported by a reliable family business, are given the space to grow, are encouraged to innovate and motivated to think green. As long as you keep it orange, of course.
- At least a BSO qualification in a technical field;
- At least 1 year’s experience in a similar role;
- A hands-on attitude – travelling to deal with faults in the region is no problem for you;
- A customer- and service-oriented approach;
- Category B driving licence.
Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship. This position requires a valid work permit for Belgium, which is a mandatory condition for our hiring process.
Application process
Everything you need to know about our application process.
We screen your application thoroughly and send you a response within two business days. Is it a positive response? Then we'll contact you by phone to arrange an introduction interview.
We will contact you by phone to talk about your application and answer all your initial questions. Is there a match? Then you're welcome to come in for a personal interview.
Meet your future manager and get to know your workplace. We'll tell you more about the position and you are given the opportunity to ask questions. Of course, we will also discuss your work experience and you'll discover whether Boels suits you.
Are we both eager to get started? Then you will receive a contract offer with a fitting salary for the position and our terms of employment. If you agree, we will prepare your contract and send it to you. You then need to sign a copy and return it to us.
Welcome to our orange family!
Questions?
