Industrial Electrician

Xelvin International; Kroonstad; On-site; USD 48,540 - 58,141; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Paid Holidays

Public Holidays

Holiday Allowance

Overtime Pay

Travel Allowance

Relocation Assistance

Visa Support

Housing Support

New Hire Dinner

Social Gatherings

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled First Mechanic specializing in Heat Tracing to join a leading industrial installation company in the Netherlands. This relocation opportunity is perfect for qualified electricians eager to advance their careers in a dynamic European environment. You will work with complex electrical systems, ensuring safety and quality standards are met while collaborating on key projects across various sectors. Enjoy a supportive relocation package and a chance to build a long-term future in a vibrant industry. If you're ready for a rewarding challenge, this position is for you!

Qualifications

• Experience as an industrial or maintenance electrician is essential.
• Familiarity with heat tracing systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain heat tracing systems on industrial equipment.
• Supervise junior mechanics during project execution.

Skills

Industrial Electrician

Heat Tracing Systems

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Communication Skills

Education

Vocational Training in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Digital Tools for Activity Recording

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Xelvin International

International Recruiter | The Netherlands | [e-mail]

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

About the Role

Are you an electrician ready to bring your career to Europe?

We’re hiring a First Mechanic – Heat Tracing to join one of the Netherlands’ top industrial installation companies. You’ll be working with complex electrical systems and contributing to key projects across energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, and maintain heat tracing systems on industrial piping and equipment
• Read technical drawings and electrical diagrams
• Supervise and coach junior mechanics during project execution
• Communicate with clients and engineers about installation progress and issues
• Record activities in digital tools and systems
• Ensure all safety protocols and quality standards are met

Requirements

• Experience as an industrial or maintenance electrician
• Familiarity with heat tracing systems (installation or troubleshooting)
• Good communication skills in English
• Valid driver's license
• Willingness to relocate to the Netherlands (visa support provided)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in refineries, power plants, or heavy industry
• Team leadership or supervision experience
• Knowledge of European installation standards (optional)

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)

· 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production

• Industries

  Electrical Equipment Manufacturing, HVAC and Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing, and Repair and Maintenance

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