Technical Planner - Work Planner

the next Globetrotter; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Visa help

Tax ruling support

Dutch language lessons

Company laptop

Pension plan

Indefinite contract

Job summary

The next Globetrotter in the Netherlands is seeking an organized project planner to coordinate schedules, materials, and activities from enquiry to delivery. You will align sales, the workshop, suppliers, and customers, while ensuring on-time progress.

This full-time role offers relocation support, visa assistance, Dutch lessons, and a government pension plan; you’ll join a practical, collaborative team and receive a company laptop; indefinite contract and ongoing mentoring are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical planning, production planning or project coordination.
• An interest in electrical engineering or machinery.
• Strong organisation, prioritisation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage several projects and respond to changing requirements.
• A practical approach to solving problems.
• Relevant experience and attitude carry more weight than formal qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and updating project and production schedules.
• Coordinating activities between sales, the workshop, suppliers and customers.
• Ordering materials and monitoring delivery times.
• Tracking progress, identifying delays and resolving planning challenges.
• Improving processes to help projects run efficiently.
• Your induction includes time in the workshop to understand the equipment and production processes.

Skills

Technical planning

Production planning

Project coordination

Electrical engineering interest

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Are you organised, practical and good at keeping projects on track? Join a technical team in the Netherlands, coordinating people, materials and schedules from initial enquiry through to delivery.

You will be responsible for:

Preparing and updating project and production schedules.

Coordinating activities between sales, the workshop, suppliers and customers.

Ordering materials and monitoring delivery times.

Tracking progress, identifying delays and resolving planning challenges.

Improving processes to help projects run efficiently.

Your induction includes time in the workshop to understand the equipment and production processes.

Our client operates in the technical sector, delivering electrical equipment and energy solutions. You will join a supportive team that values practical thinking, collaboration and initiative.

Function criteria

Experience in technical planning, production planning or project coordination.

An interest in electrical engineering or machinery.

Strong organisation, prioritisation and communication skills.

Ability to manage several projects and respond to changing requirements.

A practical approach to solving problems.

Relevant experience and attitude carry more weight than formal qualifications.

Job offer

A challenging full-time position in an informal working environment that is constantly evolving. Society is changing rapidly and we continuously respond to these changes. Standing still is not an option and quality and innovation are high on our agenda. Especially if we want to make an essential contribution to social interests.

In addition, you can count on:

A Relocation package

Step-by-step assistance with your relocation processes and covered virtual sessions with our relocation experts.

Visa application and 30% tax ruling application done by Ir Olavs Globetrotters on your behalf.

A great South African community is waiting for you in the Netherlands.

Market-related salary. 8,33% holiday allowance.

Dutch Government-authorized pension plan activated once you arrive in the Netherlands.

One-on-one Dutch lessons up until company requirement where your partner can join lessons for free.

Company laptop.

Commitment for an indefinite contract with our client

Mentoring and coaching until you go over the payroll of our client

Great on and offline events to meet your fellow Globetrotters and learn about the Netherlands, hosted by Ir Olavs Globetrotters.

Pleasant working atmosphere, where you can be and stay yourself.