Wagenborg
Ben jij technisch handig en werk je graag op het water? Dan hebben wij een mooie uitdaging voor jou! Voor onze drijvende bok De Triton zijn wij op zoek naar een machinist/ motordrijver die het leuk vindt om praktisch bezig te zijn en verantwoordelijkheid te nemen aan boord.
In deze functie zorg jij ervoor dat alles technisch aan boord goed draait. Je hoeft niet per se jaren ervaring te hebben. Als je technisch inzicht hebt en graag leert, kom je een heel eind. Je werkzaamheden bestaan onder andere uit:
Bedienen en controleren van motoren en installaties
Onderhoud uitvoeren en kleine storingen oplossen
Meewerken aan werkzaamheden op de bok
Bijdragen aan een veilige en nette werkplek
Samenwerken met collega’s aan boord en op de wal
Technisch inzicht en twee rechterhanden
Interesse in binnenvaart
Ervaring als machinist of motordrijver is mooi meegenomen, maar geen must
In het bezit van een geldig dienstboekje/ monsterboekje (binnenvaart)
Verantwoordelijkheidsgevoel en zelfstandigheid
Flexibele werkhouding en teammentaliteit
Een afwisselende baan op het water
Werken op een unieke werkplek: de drijvende bok Triton
Marktconform salaris en goede voorwaarden
Mogelijkheid om certificaten en ervaring op te bouwen
Informele werksfeer met korte lijnen
Solliciteer direct via de knop op deze pagina of stuur een WhatsApp naar onze Crew Manager Mirte Oolders, 06 – 38 55 45 34. Je hoort dan snel van ons.

Working at Wagenborg means being part of a globally operating company with a fleet that impresses both on land and at sea. We provide safe and sustainable solutions in transport and logistics. This creates a dynamic and challenging work environment full of projects you can proudly talk about. Whether it’s innovative heavy transport, complex lifting operations, or shipbuilding, you contribute to results that matter. With the certainty and determination that define us, we get every job done—no matter the challenge.
With three thousand professionals, we are the largest private employer in the Northern Netherlands, but we have always remained a social family business. Here, you are not just a number; you are seen, trusted, and there is great mutual appreciation. The doors are open, we are there for each other, and we help one another when needed. This down-to-earth, personal, and involved approach creates a work atmosphere where you not only work hard but also enjoy yourself. Together, we get the job done, with care for each other and pride in the result.
At Wagenborg, we believe that the strength of our company lies in our people. That’s why we invest in your personal and professional development. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn, grow, and take on responsibilities that suit you. We offer the security of a reliable employer, combined with the freedom to chart your own path. Whether you want to deepen your expertise or acquire new skills, we support your ambition.
Wagenborg is a globally operating group of companies. With our three thousand professionals and extensive fleet on land and water, we provide safe and sustainable solutions in transport and logistics across various sectors.
Location: Farmsum and Delfzijl
We design, build, maintain, and repair ships. Additionally, we specialize in complex ship conversions.
Location: Throughout the Netherlands and Hörstel-Dreierwalde
Horizontal, vertical, and heavy transport: it’s all in a day’s work for us. We have our own engineering department. The bigger the challenge, the greater our added value.
Locations in the Netherlands: Delfzijl, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Terneuzen
Our 160 general cargo ships transport goods all over the world. From our offices worldwide, we manage everything smoothly—from maintenance and contract negotiations to crew management and IT systems.
Location: Delfzijl
We work on groundbreaking projects, such as building an innovative ship that will transport CO2. Additionally, we operate Walk-to-Work vessels that make offshore work safer and more efficient.
Location: Delfzijl
Guiding ships into the harbor, transporting wind turbines or a container crane across the sea, or positioning a bridge? With our tugboats, barges, and floating cranes, we handle it all!
Location: Schoonebeek and Oldenzaal
We offer a wide range of services for the energy industry in the Netherlands, the EU, and worldwide. From moving drilling rigs and rope access to maintaining installations.
Location: Nes (Ameland) and Lauwersoog
Every year, more than a million passengers board our ships to travel to and from the Wadden Islands of Schiermonnikoog and Ameland.
Location: Delfzijl and Eemshaven
We load and unload ships, trucks, and trains in the ports of Delfzijl and Eemshaven using forklifts, loaders, and cranes. We also provide storage for materials at our sites and terminals.
Location: Farmsum
Rust, old paint, or marine growth on ships? No problem! With vacuum cleaning, high-pressure cleaning, and hydrojetting, we guarantee clean ships. And with proper preservation, we ensure the treated objects are ready to last for years to come.
Number of employees: Approximately 3,000 specialists.
Sectors: Shipping (General Cargo), Offshore Services, Towing Services, Heavy Transport & Cranes, Shipbuilding (Niestern Sander), and Ferry Services (to Ameland and Schiermonnikoog).
Preferred educational level: LBO/MBO for operational, technical, and ferry roles; HBO/WO for engineering, coordination, and management positions.
Preferred education: Maritime Officer (Marof), Mechanical Engineering, Logistics, HSEQ Management, or Civil Engineering.
Career level: All levels, including Trainees/Interns (Studie en stage), Entry-level Crew, Experienced Technical Specialists, and Senior Management.