Maintenace Technician (Millwright)

Elchemie Recruitment; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Technician for positions in the Netherlands. The role requires problem-solving skills and experience in both electrical and mechanical work. Candidates must be under 28 years of age, with at least five years of experience. The compensation is competitive, and benefits include assistance with relocation and a Dutch language course to support integration.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Flight ticket from South Africa to the Netherlands

Introductory Dutch language course

Visa application assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in relevant field.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
• Understanding of conversational Afrikaans is preferred.

Responsibilities

• General problem solving on machines.
• Perform periodic inspections and optimize production processes.
• Maintain existing equipment and install upgrades.

Skills

Problem solving

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Analytical skills

Team spirit

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 (2) year contracts with the possibility of becoming permanent. Remuneration for these positions are capped at €4171.00 per month (Gross). These companies operate within the industrial and / or manufacturing sector(s) and are specifically looking for candidates who have the ability to problem-solve with regards to their maintenance approach. The successful candidate will not only solve the immediate problem, but will also identify and remedy the root cause in order to maximise productivity. These jobs offer a pathway to the diverse European job market and will both challenge and reward the successful candidate.

What you'll be doing

• General problem solving on machines. This includes electrical and some mechanical work.
• While the successful candidate will form part of a diverse team, self sufficiency and self administration are expected. This encompasses logging and reporting of faults and repair procedures.
• Some of these positions also require 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 (this can be converted directly into a Dutch driving license).
• Independent, firm personality, a great sense of responsibility, good analytical skills and a team spirit.
• A minimum of five (5) 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.
• Due to the similarity between Dutch and Afrikaans, Afrikaans-speaking applicants will have an advantage. The proficiency level of both written and spoken Afrikaans should be suitable for the work environment (professional level).
• Fluency in written and spoken English is a must.

What is in it for you?

• A competitive salary package of €4 171.00 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 which will 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 who are over the age of 28 will not be accepted for any reason.
• Candidates must prove that they understand at least conversational Afrikaans in order to adapt to Dutch life.

Experience in the following areas would be an advantage :

• Packaging.
• Food manufacture.
• Industrial coatings.

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