Diesel Mechanic

Xelvin International; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a qualified Diesel Mechanic skilled in repairs and maintenance of diesel vehicles for a 1-2 year contract in the Netherlands. The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary with benefits including paid holidays, overtime, and relocation assistance. This role not only facilitates immediate employment but also has the potential for permanent placement within the organization.

Benefits

25 paid holidays per year

Overtime and shift allowances

Travel allowance of €0,23 per km

Assistance with housing arrangement

Relocation assistance of €1000 NET

VISA and work permit application support

Qualifications

• Qualified RED SEAL Diesel Mechanic.
• 1-5 years relevant experience in vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Willingness to work shifts and obtain VCA certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair diesel or petroleum/gasoline vehicles.
• Work on heavy-duty vehicles as required.
• Adhere to safety regulations and operational procedures.

Skills

Fluency in Afrikaans

Fluency in English

Repairing diesel vehicles

Education

RED SEAL Diesel Mechanic certification

Job description

Diesel mechanic - Afrikaans speaking

Location: The Netherlands (on-site), 1 or 2-year contract with potential of permanent employment, NOT project/freelance

Requirements for the role include:

• You are a qualified RED SEAL Diesel Mechanic;
• You have at least 1-5 years of relevant experience with maintaining and repairing vehicles (diesel or petroleum/gasoline, heavy duty);
• You have a valid VCA (or are willing to get a VCA);
• 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 a Dutch consultancy company specializing in Engineering and Technical Trades. We hire Artisans, National Degree, Bachelor, Masters and PHD candidates with a background in Mechatronics, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Automotive and Physics. Our focus is within the High-Tech and Manufacturing industry in Eindhoven region.

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!

As Xelvin we hire candidates for a specific position for a set amount of time, after which a permanent contract with our client is granted and the candidates automatically transfers.

What do we offer?

Contract wise:

· 1-year or 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 in the range of €3000 - €3900 gross per month.

Onboarding & benefits

· Your 1st house in the Netherlands will be arranged by Xelvin, with the help of our Housing Consultant. In case of having to pay the 1st months rent or potential deposit, Xelvin is willing to pay it for you upfront, after which we’ll set up a loan agreement, for you to pay us back in terms.

· Xelvin is certified to do VISA applications for you and your family and get your work permit in order so you can travel and start working (if required).

· A relocation assistance allowance of €1000 NET will be paid to you, to assist with the cost of relocating to the Netherlands.

· You (and your family/partner) will be picked up at the airport or train station by your consultant/ recruiter after your arrival and will be taken to your new house.

· Onboarding: we’ll advise you on how to set up a Dutch bank account, apply for health insurance, getting a Dutch BSN number, writing in with a dentist and general practitioner and other useful or necessary cases to arrange.

· New Hire Dinner organized for all newly recruited engineers to make them aware of our Dutch tax system and explaining the Dutch payslip.

· A few social gatherings with all Xelvin employees and recruited engineers;

o New Years drink at the local PSV stadium, where you’ll get a tour of the building and beverages and bites are served.

o Summer BBQ at the Evoluon, where you can grow your social circle and dance to some nice music while enjoying the food.

References

More info, please check and join:

https://www.youtube.com/@2Tech4UNetherlands/featured

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13968832/