Maintenance Technician

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate maintenance professionals to join their team in the Netherlands. This role offers a unique opportunity for young engineers to gain international experience in a vibrant work environment. Candidates will be responsible for the maintenance of various production machines, requiring a blend of mechanical and electrical skills. With a competitive salary and comprehensive relocation assistance, this position is ideal for those looking to advance their careers while exploring new horizons. Join a team that values innovation and professional growth in a supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

25 Paid Holidays

Public Holidays

Travel Allowance

Relocation Assistance

Overtime Allowance

Housing Support

Onboarding Assistance

New Hire Dinner

Social Gatherings

VISA Application Support

Qualifications

• Passionate maintenance professionals with experience in production environments.
• RED SEAL certification with a diploma in mechanical or mechatronic engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance on production machines.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment in a production line.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Electrical Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Welding

Experience with Conveyors

Siemens PLC

Preventative Maintenance

Fluent in Afrikaans and English

Education

RED SEAL (Trade Tested)

N5 or N6 Diploma in Engineering

Tools

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Job description

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Junior RED SEAL (Trade Related Certificates) Fitters & Turners, Industrial Electricians, Millwright or Mechatronic, Mechanical Engineers (diploma level)

Location: The Netherlands (on-site)

We are looking for passionate, young maintenance professionals with experience in a production environment (agricultural environment, mining industry or similar) to join us in The Netherlands!

Who are you:

• A RED SEAL (Trade Tested), N5 or N6, Millwright, Industrial Electrician, Fitter & Turner, Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering Diploma (preferably in process or mechanical fitting and turning or millwright);
• Fluent Afrikaans and English (a must, as the company's language is Dutch);
• All-round experience (a balance of mechanical and electrical maintenance on machines);
• Experience with conveyors, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, troubleshooting, welding (stainless steel / Alu), Siemens PLC (a plus), relays, frequency switches;
• Experience in a food production environment or in the mining industry;
• Experience with preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on machines in a production line;
• 2-4 years experience max;
• In possession of a valid driver’s license & passport;
• Willing to work in shifts.

Who is Xelvin?

Xelvin is a Dutch consultancy company specializing in Engineering. We hire 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 Automotive 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:

· 2-year contract of 40 hours per week.

· 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 €4100 gross a month (IND-VISA norm for below 30)

· Your 1st house in the Netherlands will be assisted and supported by Xelvin, with the help of our Housing Consultant. We will help you look for and consult with you on accommodation that fits your needs and budget. 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.

· A relocation assistance allowance of €3000 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/

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Production, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing, Engines and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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