Industrial Maintenance Engineer
Beaver Migration and Recruitment
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Job summary
Beaver Migration and Recruitment is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Engineer to join a Belgium-based food manufacturing site. You will maintain and repair complex packaging machinery, diagnose faults, and implement improvements using advanced PLC knowledge.
The role starts with day shifts during training, then transitions to a two-shift system (06:00–14:00 and 14:00–22:00). Relocation support, housing, and comprehensive benefits are offered to assist international onboarding.
Qualifications
- A technical qualification in Mechanics/Electromechanics (A1/A2) or equivalent.
- Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing industrial production machinery.
- Advanced PLC knowledge and troubleshooting experience is essential.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on complex packaging machinery.
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical and electronic faults and implement fixes.
- Apply PLC knowledge to troubleshoot automated production equipment.
- Investigate recurring breakdowns and perform root cause analysis.
- Set up and optimise machinery to maintain efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to ensure smooth operations.
- Ensure maintenance complies with safety and quality standards.
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Job description
Location: West Flanders, Belgium
Industry: Food Manufacturing / Engineering
Employment Type: Full-Time
Working Hours: 40 Hours per Week
Are you a hands-on maintenance professional with advanced PLC knowledge who enjoys solving complex technical problems, improving machinery performance and keeping production running efficiently?
This is an exciting opportunity to take your technical expertise abroad, gain international experience in the food manufacturing industry and build a long-term career in Europe.
As an Industrial Maintenance Engineer, you'll play an important role in maintaining, repairing and optimising complex packaging machinery within a modern food production environment in Belgium.
You’ll be responsible for diagnosing technical breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, investigating recurring equipment failures and implementing improvements that increase machinery reliability and production efficiency.
This position combines practical, hands-on maintenance experience with engineering-level technical insight and advanced PLC knowledge.
Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on complex industrial packaging machinery
Diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment failures
Applying advanced PLC knowledge to troubleshoot automated production machinery
Investigating recurring breakdowns and conducting root cause analysis to identify lasting solutions
Setting up, adjusting and optimising production machinery to maintain operational efficiency
Analysing equipment performance and implementing technical improvements
Identifying opportunities to improve machine reliability and minimise production downtime
Supporting technical interventions and machinery adjustments within the production environment
Collaborating with production and maintenance teams to ensure smooth manufacturing operations
Ensuring all maintenance activities comply with workplace safety and quality standards
A technical qualification in Mechanics, Electromechanics or an equivalent A1/ A2 technical qualification
Strong hands-on experience maintaining and repairing industrial production machinery
Advanced PLC knowledge and troubleshooting experience (essential)
Strong mechanical, electrical and electronic fault-finding abilities
An engineering-level understanding of complex industrial machinery and automated equipment
Experience diagnosing technical breakdowns and implementing effective repair solutions
The ability to conduct root cause analysis and prevent recurring equipment failures
Experience setting up, adjusting and optimising machinery performance
Strong analytical thinking and independent problem-solving skills
A proactive, flexible and hands-on approach to technical maintenance
Willingness to work in a two-shift system following initial training
Candidates with practical maintenance experience in the following environments are encouraged to apply:
Food manufacturing and processing facilities
Packaging machinery and automated production lines
Industrial manufacturing and production environments
Mechanical and electromechanical maintenance
Industrial automation and PLC-controlled machinery
Complex machinery troubleshooting and breakdown maintenance
Equipment reliability and continuous improvement
The position involves a 40-hour working week.
Successful candidates will initially work day shifts during training and familiarisation with the production equipment.
Following training, the position will transition to a rotating two-shift system:
Morning Shift: 06:00–14:00
Afternoon Shift: 14:00–22:00
Candidates must be willing and available to work both shifts
Competitive Salary: €21.50 gross per hour
Estimated Net Salary: Approximately €2,620 per month, depending on individual tax and personal circumstances
Additional Annual Leave: 12 additional leave days per year
End-of-Year Bonus: Approximately €1,900 net for a full year worked, subject to eligibility
Holiday Allowance: Approximately €3,500 net for a full year worked, subject to eligibility
Meal & Eco Vouchers: Additional employee benefits
Travel Allowance: Daily commuting allowance based on distance and transportation method
Accommodation: Furnished private accommodation available at approximately €110 per week, including utilities and unlimited internet
Travel Reimbursement: Up to €125 towards travel expenses to Belgium after four weeks of employment
Transportation Support: Transport arrangements available, with applicable costs communicated in advance
Training & Development: Internal technical training and opportunities to further develop your maintenance and automation expertise
Employee Benefits: Discounted food products for employees and their families
Relocation Assistance: Personal guidance and practical support from a multilingual recruitment team throughout the relocation process
Career Development: Opportunity to gain valuable international manufacturing experience and develop your technical career in Europe
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