Maintenance Engineer — Relocation & Improvement

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

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.