Diesel Mechanic

Xelvin; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 711,000 - 899,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Relocation allowance

Housing assistance

Dutch lessons

Travel allowance

Job summary

Xelvin is recruiting for a hands-on truck mechanic to join on-site in the Netherlands. The role requires diagnosing and repairing heavy trucks from brands like MAN, Volvo, Mercedes, and Iveco, with 1–5 years of relevant experience. Afrikaans and English fluency are required, and candidates should be comfortable with shift work.

The 2-year contract offers 40 hours per week, paid holidays, travel allowances, and visa sponsorship, with relocation support to help you establish in the Netherlands.

Qualifications

• At least 1–5 years of experience maintaining and repairing large trucks (diesel, heavy duty).
• Experience with MAN, Volvo, Mercedes, Iveco, etc.

Skills

Truck maintenance

Diesel engines

Electrical diagnostics

On Board Diagnostics

Afrikaans

English

Shift work

Job description

Location: The Netherlands (on-site), 2-year contract with potential of permanent employment, NOT project/freelance

Requirements for the role include:

• You have at least 1-5 years of relevant experience with maintaining and repairing large trucks (diesel, heavy duty);
• You have experience with MAN, Volvo, Mercedes, Iveco etc...
• You have some experience with electrical diagnostic systems (On Board Diagnostics);
• You are fluent in Afrikaans and English;
• You are not very experienced (5 years max experience) or have a European citizenship
• You are willing to work in shifts;

Who is Xelvin?

Xelvin is specialized in International Recruitment, within Europe and beyond. In the past years we have helped over a thousand candidates from more than 50 different nationalities with finding their perfect job here in the Netherlands and are striving to help so many more!

What do we offer?

Contract wise:

• 2-year contract of 40 hours per week (with potential of long-term employment).
• 25 paid holidays a year (+ potential ADV days)
• Public holidays, with a maximum of 7 per year, which are paid by Xelvin.
• Holiday allowance of 8.33% (instead of 8,0%) over your total gross annual income. Paid each year in May.
• Overtime and shift allowance will be paid by Xelvin accordingly.
• Travel allowance of €0,23 per km, for the use of travelling to work and back home.
• The salary will be around €3400 - €4300 gross per month.
• Visa sponsorship, relocation allowance of €3000, housing assistance, Dutch lessons, and more...