Maintenance Foreman

Network Contracting; Middelburg; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Contracting in the Netherlands is seeking an experienced Maintenance Foreman to supervise daily maintenance across a heavy engineering facility. You will lead artisans, plan preventative and corrective work, and respond quickly to mechanical and electrical breakdowns, ensuring equipment returns to service efficiently.

The role requires a strong background in maintenance planning, fault-finding, and team development.

Qualifications

• Trade-certified artisan in mechanical or electrical engineering with Red Seal.
• Minimum 5 years in heavy engineering, manufacturing, mining or industrial settings.
• Previous Foreman or senior maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily maintenance activities across the facility.
• Lead and manage a team of Artisans and maintenance personnel.
• Plan and execute preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
• Attend to mechanical and electrical breakdowns and return equipment to service quickly.
• Identify recurring equipment failures and perform root-cause analysis.
• Ensure maintenance schedules are followed to required standards.
• Monitor equipment condition and advise on repairs, upgrades or replacements.
• Coordinate maintenance shutdowns and major projects.
• Allocate work to Artisans and monitor quality and completion.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the maintenance team.
• Ensure availability of tools, spares and maintenance materials.
• Liaise with Production to prioritise maintenance and minimise downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports and job cards.
• Monitor costs and assist with budgeting.
• Ensure contractors comply with company requirements.
• Promote housekeeping and workplace safety.
• Ensure OHSA compliance and alignment with engineering standards.
• Drive continuous improvement to improve reliability and plant efficiency.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Team management

Fault finding

Reading drawings

Education

Trade Tested Artisan Red Seal in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily maintenance activities across the facility.
• Lead and manage a team of Artisans and maintenance personnel.
• Plan and execute preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
• Attend to mechanical and electrical breakdowns and ensure equipment is returned to service efficiently.
• Identify recurring equipment failures and conduct root-cause analysis.
• Ensure maintenance schedules are completed according to required standards.
• Monitor equipment condition and recommend repairs, upgrades or replacements.
• Coordinate maintenance shutdowns and major maintenance projects.
• Allocate work to Artisans and monitor the quality and completion of work.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the maintenance team.
• Ensure adequate availability of tools, spares and maintenance materials.
• Liaise with Production to prioritise maintenance requirements and minimise downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports and job cards.
• Monitor maintenance costs and assist with maintenance budgeting.
• Ensure contractors and service providers comply with company requirements.
• Promote high standards of housekeeping and workplace safety.
• Ensure compliance with OHSA, company policies and relevant engineering standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and plant efficiency.

Minimum Requirements

• Trade Tested Artisan Red Seal in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years' experience in a heavy engineering, manufacturing, mining or industrial environment.
• Previous experience in a Foreman/Supervisor or senior maintenance position.
• Strong experience in preventative and breakdown maintenance.
• Proven mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding ability.
• Experience working with heavy industrial machinery and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Experience managing and developing maintenance personnel.
• Strong understanding of maintenance planning and execution.
• Computer literate with good reporting and administrative skills.
• Valid driver's licence will be advantageous.

Advantageous Experience

• Exposure to heavy metal processing, steel manufacturing, fabrication or foundry environments.
• Experience with cranes, furnaces, hydraulic systems, gearboxes, pumps and heavy-duty machinery.
• Knowledge of welding and fabrication equipment.
• Exposure to PLCs, VSDs and industrial automation.
• Experience with CMMS or computerised maintenance systems.
• GCC or relevant supervisory qualification will be advantageous.

Key Competencies

• Strong technical leadership
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Maintenance planning and coordination
• Team management and supervision
• Decision-making ability
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Safety-conscious approach
• Proactive and hands-on
• Strong organisational skills

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Foreman to join a technically demanding heavy engineering environment and play a key role in maintaining plant reliability, equipment availability and production efficiency.