Junior Millwright (Relocation to The Netherlands)

Xelvin International; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Xelvin International is seeking a Maintenance Professional to join a team in the Netherlands. Candidates should possess relevant trade qualifications and experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance within production environments. The role offers a 2-year contract with competitive salary and benefits, including relocation assistance and onboarding support.

Benefits

25 paid holidays annually

Public holidays paid by Xelvin

Holiday allowance of 8.33% of gross annual income

Overtime and shift allowances

Travel allowance of €0.23 per km

Assistance with accommodation

Visa application support

Relocation assistance allowance of €3000 NET

Airport/train station pickup

Social gatherings and events

Qualifications

• Fluent in Afrikaans and English; Dutch is a plus.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license and passport; willing to work in shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance on production machinery.
• Conduct troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
• Work in a production environment, specifically food or mining.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Welding

Preventative maintenance

Education

Red Seal (Trade Tested)

N5 or N6

Millwright Diploma

Industrial Electrician Diploma

Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering Diploma

Tools

Siemens PLC

Conveyors

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Job description

Job Opportunity: Maintenance Professional in The Netherlands

We are seeking passionate maintenance professionals with experience in a production environment (agricultural, mining, or similar) to join us in The Netherlands.

Who are you:

• 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 in Afrikaans and English (Dutch language skills are a plus);
• All-round experience combining mechanical and electrical maintenance on machines;
• Experience with conveyors, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, troubleshooting, welding (stainless steel / aluminum), Siemens PLC (a plus), relays, frequency switches;
• Experience in food production or mining industry;
• Experience with preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on production line machinery;
• 2-4 years of relevant experience;
• Valid driver’s license and passport;
• Willing to work in shifts.

About Xelvin

Xelvin is a Dutch engineering consultancy specializing in international recruitment for the High-Tech and Automotive industries in Eindhoven. We have helped over a thousand candidates from more than 50 nationalities find jobs in the Netherlands and aim to assist many more.

What we offer:

• 2-year contract for 40 hours per week;
• 25 paid holidays annually (+ potential ADV days);
• Public holidays (max 7/year), paid by Xelvin;
• Holiday allowance of 8.33% of gross annual income, paid in May;
• Overtime and shift allowances;
• Travel allowance of €0.23 per km;
• Gross salary around €4100/month (IND-VISA norm for under 30).

Onboarding & Benefits

• Assistance with accommodation, including paying first month’s rent or deposit upfront, with repayment setup;
• Visa application support for you and your family;
• Relocation assistance allowance of €3000 NET;
• Airport/train station pickup and house transfer upon arrival;
• Guidance on Dutch bank account setup, health insurance, BSN registration, and healthcare providers;
• Social gatherings and events, including summer BBQ at Evoluon.