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Are you a skilled copywriter with experience in creating and maintaining technical documentation in both Dutch and English? As a Technical Writer at Royal Houdijk in Vlaardingen, you will be responsible for producing clear documentation to accompany our advanced feeding, dosing, and sorting systems supplied worldwide by Houdijk. You will ensure that our customers have access to clear and accurate information about our systems. This includes work instructions, user manuals, operating and maintenance guidelines, spare parts lists, and training manuals. Apply here About the job You translate complex technical information into clear and accessible manuals, work instructions, maintenance guidelines, and spare parts manuals for both internal departments and our international customers. In addition, you will take on several other key responsibilities, including: Your key responsibilities: Initiating and contributing to the standardization and uniformity of documentation. Preparing standard training documentation and, where necessary, implementing changes, order-specific adjustments, extensions, and reissues. Creating and designing technical illustrations for our documentation. Editing 3D models to generate accurate illustrations for use in the documentation. Developing complete training modules for our customers, including textbooks, presentations, e-learnings, and on-site training sessions. Applying modern communication tools to share technical information with users. Playing a key role in optimizing our documentation process with a strong focus on machine safety and overall safety. What we offer You will be working in a stimulating, technical environment within a friendly team. In addition, Royal Houdijk offers attractive employment conditions, such as: What you can expect: A salary between €3,700 and €5,100 per month (based on 40 hours). 27 vacation days and 13 additional leave days (ADV) in accordance with the Metalektro collective labor agreement. The option to “sell” unused ADV days each year. A fixed monthly commuting allowance of €0.23 per kilometer. A solid pension plan with PME, with 50% of the contributions covered by Royal Houdijk. Attractive employee benefits such as financial support for uncovered healthcare costs, a gym membership, or a contribution towards a new bicycle for commuting. A healthy work-life balance, with flexibility to organize your working hours. Internal and external training opportunities to support your personal development and to maintain your product and system knowledge. A challenging position in an innovative, specialized, and international company. What you bring Are you the detail-oriented writer who can effortlessly translate complex technology into clear, user-friendly documentation? What you also bring to the role: Key qualifications: At least a (technical) MBO-level education. Experience working in a technical environment and affinity with mechanical engineering. Proficiency with Office applications, ERP systems, and 3D design software. Strong command of both Dutch and English, spoken and written. Providing a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) may be part of the application process. Join the Royal Houdijk team Excited about this opportunity? Take the next step and send us your application. We look forward to hearing from you. Apply for position Questions about the vacancy? For questions about this vacancy or working at Royal Houdijk, contact our HR team. We're happy to help. Monique van den Bos | Corporate Recruiter jobs@houdijk.com | +31 10 434 92 44 See what a day in your new position looks like Your future team You will be working in the Customer Service department, which consists of 7 employees including the Customer Service Manager. You will collaborate with another Technical Writer, an experienced Houdijk colleague. You will also work closely with various departments such as Mechanical Engineering and Software Engineering to ensure that all documentation is up-to-date and complete. In addition to great teamwork, we also take the time to organize team outings. Apply here This is what your future colleagues says “For our customers, you have one clear goal: to deliver high-quality and user-friendly technical documentation. The Houdijk systems are assembled on-site at the factory, and writing, for example, a user manual is an essential part of the installation and commissioning of our systems.” About Royal Houdijk Every day, millions of baked goods move seamlessly through our systems, from oven to packaging, with unmatched efficiency and precision. Royal Houdijk employs 225 people and operates from its headquarters in Vlaardingen, the Netherlands, supported by global service centers in the USA, Mexico and Austria. Royal Houdijk is a leading company specializing in the design and manufacture of machines for transporting, inspecting, and loading all types of biscuits and crackers. With over a hundred years of experience, Royal Houdijk is renowned for its innovative solutions and high-quality products. As a Technical Writer, you will join a dynamic organization that is constantly striving for improvement and growth. 'As an employer, Royal Houdijk stands for teamwork, collegiality, and growth. Career development is actively encouraged.' View reference Arjan Maaten Area Sales Manager Application process Apply here 1. Submit your application Send us your resume and a brief motivation via our online application form. We will review your information carefully and match it to the role and your potential fit within our team. 2. First contact If your profile matches what we are looking for, we will reach out to schedule an initial phone call. This conversation helps us learn more about you and gives you the chance to ask questions about the role and our company. 3. Interview(s) at our office Next, you’ll be invited to our office for one or more interviews with HR, your future manager and potential team members. We want to get to know you better and give you a good sense of the culture at Royal Houdijk. 4. Offer and onboarding If we both feel it is a good match, we will make you a formal offer. Once you accept, we will guide you through the onboarding process and make sure you feel welcome from day one. We look forward to achieving great things together. Apply What working with us looks like Apply now Interested in the position of Technical Writer? Fill out the form below and upload your resume and motivation. We will review your application and get back to you soon. Other vacancies View all careers View all careers