Mechanical Technician - Freelance/ZZP - 18 months

Optimus Search; Moerdijk; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician for a chemical production facility in Moerdijk. This role requires a strong background in mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting of rotating equipment. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in industrial environments and will be responsible for maintaining production equipment and supporting maintenance activities. This is a freelance position with an 18-month contract, focused on ensuring site safety and equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in mechanical maintenance within industrial environments.
• Strong experience working with rotating equipment and industrial machinery.
• Experience working in chemical, manufacturing or heavy industrial plants.
• Experience working in chemical, manufacturing or heavy industrial plants.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshoot faults on pumps, compressors, gearboxes and conveyors.
• Carry out alignment, bearing replacements and mechanical repairs.
• Inspect and maintain valves, piping systems and mechanical assemblies.
• Support planned shutdowns and maintenance campaigns.
• Work closely with electrical and instrumentation teams during maintenance activities.
• Ensure work is carried out in line with site safety and maintenance procedures.

Skills

Preventive and corrective maintenance

Troubleshooting faults

Mechanical repairs

Working with rotating equipment

Mechanical fault finding

Education

Technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Maintenance Technology

Job description

Work Setup: Onsite

Contract: 18 months freelance

A chemical production facility in the Moerdijk industrial area is looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to support ongoing maintenance and reliability activities across rotating equipment and mechanical installations. The role focuses on maintaining production equipment, diagnosing mechanical faults and supporting maintenance shutdowns within a continuous process environment.

Role:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment
• Troubleshoot faults on pumps, compressors, gearboxes and conveyors
• Carry out alignment, bearing replacements and mechanical repairs
• Inspect and maintain valves, piping systems and mechanical assemblies
• Support planned shutdowns and maintenance campaigns
• Work closely with electrical and instrumentation teams during maintenance activities
• Ensure work is carried out in line with site safety and maintenance procedures

Requirements:

• Technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Maintenance Technology
• 5+ years' experience in mechanical maintenance within industrial environments
• Strong experience working with rotating equipment and industrial machinery
• Experience performing mechanical fault finding and repairs
• Experience working in chemical, manufacturing or heavy industrial plants