Maintenace Technician (Millwright)

Elchemie Recruitment; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Technician (Millwright) for a 2-year contract in the Netherlands. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years' experience and fluency in English and Afrikaans. Responsibilities include problem-solving on machines, inspections, and equipment maintenance. A competitive salary and support with relocation are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Generous annual leave

Flight ticket from South Africa to the Netherlands

Introductory Dutch language course

Assistance with Dutch visa application

Qualifications

• A valid South African driving license (can be converted to a Dutch driving license).
• A minimum of five years' experience working in a relevant field.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in Afrikaans suitable for the work environment.

Responsibilities

• General problem solving on machines, including electrical and some mechanical work.
• Logging and reporting of faults and repair procedures.
• Carrying out periodic inspections.
• Maintaining existing equipment and installing new equipment or upgrades.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team spirit

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Maintenance Technician (Millwright) - The Netherlands

Location: Netherlands

Industry: Various / Technical

Type: 2 Year Contract | Environment: Fast-paced, Mission-critical

About the Role

Various companies, based in the Netherlands, are seeking experienced junior electricians who have a broad skillset encompassing electrical and mechanical knowledge.

Positions are available as two-year contracts with the possibility of becoming permanent.

Remuneration for these positions are capped at € per month (Gross).

What you'll be doing

• General problem solving on machines, including electrical and some mechanical work.
• Logging and reporting of faults and repair procedures.
• Communicating with clients to provide remote assistance and skills transfer.
• Carrying out periodic inspections.
• Optimising production processes.
• Maintaining existing equipment and installing new equipment or upgrades.
• Interpretation of technical drawings.

What you'll need

• No candidate older than 28 years will be considered for this position.
• A valid South African driving license (can be converted to a Dutch driving license).
• Independent, firm personality, a great sense of responsibility, good analytical skills and a team spirit.
• A minimum of five years' experience working in a relevant field.
• Willing to travel within the Netherlands and perhaps internationally, if required.
• Willing to work flexible hours upon occasion.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is a must.
• Proficiency level of both written and spoken Afrikaans should be suitable for the work environment (professional level). Afrikaans speaking applicants will have an advantage due to similarity with Dutch.

What is in it for you?

• Competitive salary package of € per month.
• Generous annual leave allotment.
• A flight ticket from South Africa to the Netherlands for the successful candidate (anyone accompanying the candidate will have to obtain their own ticket).
• An introductory Dutch language course to assist integration in the Netherlands.
• Assistance with the Dutch visa application process and setting up a bank account in the Netherlands.

A Few Things to Know

• Candidates must prove that they understand at least conversational Afrikaans to adapt to Dutch life.
• Experience in the following areas would be an advantage: Packaging, Food manufacture, Industrial coatings.

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