Maintenance Engineer

Xelvin; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 840,000 - 1,213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Travel allowance

Holiday entitlement

2-year contract

Job summary

Xelvin is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to ensure machines, installations and systems stay reliable, safe and efficient. The role combines hands‑on technical work with preventive maintenance to keep production running smoothly, with relocation support to the Netherlands.

You will collaborate with Production, Engineering, Operators and suppliers to drive improvements and safety. The position offers a 2‑year contract, relocation assistance, and a travel allowance.

Qualifications

• 2–7 years' experience in a maintenance/production/industrial environment.
• Strong technical and analytical problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical systems.
• Experience with preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Able to analyze problems and provide practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Analyze technical failures and identify root causes.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and/or mechatronic issues.
• Develop and improve preventive maintenance plans.
• Monitor the condition and performance of machines and installations.
• Identify opportunities to improve machine reliability and availability.
• Work on continuous improvement and maintenance optimisation projects.
• Support modifications and improvements to machines and installations.
• Maintain and update technical documentation.
• Work with maintenance schedules, spare parts and maintenance planning.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, Operators and external suppliers.
• Ensure maintenance activities are carried out safely and according to applicable procedures.
• Contribute to reducing downtime, maintenance costs and recurring failures.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Preventive maintenance

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

English proficiency

Job description

As a Maintenance Engineer, you are responsible for ensuring that machines, installations and technical systems remain reliable, safe and efficient. You combine hands‑on technical knowledge with problem‑solving and preventive maintenance to keep production running smoothly.

You will work in a dynamic technical environment where no two days are exactly the same. One day you may be analysing a recurring machine failure, while the next you are working on a maintenance improvement project or helping implement a new technical solution.

What you'll be doing

• Carry out and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance
• Analyse technical failures and identify the root cause
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and/or mechatronic issues
• Develop and improve preventive maintenance plans
• Monitor the condition and performance of machines and installations
• Identify opportunities to improve machine reliability and availability
• Work on continuous improvement and maintenance optimisation projects
• Support modifications and improvements to machines and installations
• Maintain and update technical documentation
• Work with maintenance schedules, spare parts and maintenance planning
• Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, Operators and external suppliers
• Ensure maintenance activities are carried out safely and according to applicable procedures
• Contribute to reducing downtime, maintenance costs and recurring failures

What you bring

• 2-7 years' Experience in a maintenance, production or industrial environment
• Good technical and analytical problem‑solving skills
• Knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical systems
• Experience with preventive and corrective maintenance
• You are able to analyse technical problems and find practical solutions
• You enjoy working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• You have a hands‑on and proactive approach
• Good command of English; Afrikaans is a big advantage (as it's a Dutch company)

What we offer

• 2-year contract (40 hours/week)
• 25 paid holidays per year (+ potential ADV days)
• Holiday allowance: 8.33% of gross annual salary (paid in May)
• Travel allowance: €0.23 per km for commuting
• Full relocation support
• Personal guidance throughout the relocation process

About Xelvin

Xelvin specializes in international recruitment within engineering and technical industries. We connect skilled professionals with long-term career opportunities in the Netherlands and support candidates throughout the recruitment and relocation process.