Industrial Electrician

Xelvin International; Kroonstad; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking an Industrial Electrician with experience in the food, farming, or logistics industry. You will be responsible for maintaining electrical systems, troubleshooting equipment, and working with advanced machinery. This role offers the opportunity to relocate to the Netherlands with a comprehensive support package, including visa assistance and relocation allowance.

Benefits

25 paid holidays annually

Travel allowance

Relocation assistance

Overtime and shift allowance

Housing support

Qualifications

• Proven experience, 2-5 years, as an industrial or maintenance electrician.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs and conveyor systems.
• Background in food industry, agriculture, or logistics is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, and maintain electrical systems in food production.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLCs, conveyor belts, and 3-phase motor systems.
• Ensure safety compliance and quality standards.

Skills

Experience with PLCs

Knowledge of 3-phase motors

Familiarity with conveyor belt systems

Fluent in Afrikaans

Fluent in English

Education

Technical diploma (MBO level or equivalent)

Job description

Industrial Electrician – Food/Farming Industry Focus

Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands

️ Industry: Industrial Electrical Installation & Maintenance (Food/Farming/Logistics)

Employment type: Full-time

️ Contract type: Long-term (1–2 year contract with potential for permanent employment)

️ Relocation support included | NOT project/freelance

About the Role

Are you an electrician experienced in food processing, farming, or logistics environments? Want to take your skills to the next level in Europe?

We’re hiring an Industrial Electrician to join one of the Netherlands’ top technical installation companies. You’ll work with conveyor systems, PLCs, 3-phase motors, and other advanced machinery used in modern industrial facilities.

This is a relocation opportunity for electricians who want to build a long-term career in the Netherlands.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, and maintain electrical systems in food production lines, farming equipment, or industrial facilities
• Troubleshoot and repair PLCs, conveyor belts, and 3-phase motor systems
• Work with electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and automation components
• Support mechanical teams when needed, basic mechanical knowledge is a plus
• Ensure safety compliance and quality standards are consistently met
• Document your work digitally and communicate progress to team leads and clients

Requirements

• Proven experience, 2-5 years, as an industrial or maintenance electrician
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, conveyor belt systems, 3-phase motors, and automation equipment
• Background in food industry, agriculture, or logistics is highly valued
• Technical diploma (MBO level or equivalent)
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English.
• Valid driver’s license
• Willingness to relocate to the Netherlands (visa support provided)

Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanical experience or ability to collaborate with mechanical teams
• Familiarity with European installation standards (optional)
• Experience working in clean, safety-critical environments (e.g., food factories)

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:

· 1-2 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 €4100 gross per month (based on level of education and experience)

Onboarding & benefits

· Your 1st house in the Netherlands will be supported by Xelvin, with the help of our Housing Consultant (we help you find accommodation). 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 - €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.