Maintenance Technician

Xelvin; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 823,000 - 986,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2-year contract

Gross salary €4,357

25 holidays

Holiday allowance 8.33%

Travel allowance €0.23/km

Overtime/shifts allowances

Job summary

Xelvin is seeking Junior Maintenance Professionals for international opportunities in the Netherlands. The role requires at least 3 years in a production environment with strong mechanical and electrical maintenance skills. Fluency in Afrikaans and English is essential as the working language is Dutch.

Initial 2-year contract, on-site Netherlands position. The package includes a gross monthly salary of €4,357, 25 holidays, and a holiday allowance, with overtime and travel allowances offered.

Qualifications

• RED SEAL (Trade Tested) qualification is required.
• N5 or N6 qualification as Millwright or Electrician is required.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English; Dutch not required but working language is Dutch.

Skills

Afrikaans

English

Conveyors and motors

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Troubleshooting

Fault-finding

Welding

Relays and frequency switches

Preventive maintenance

Driver's licence

Passport

Willingness to work shifts

Millwright or Electrician

RED SEAL

N5/N6 qualification

Education

RED SEAL (Trade Tested)

N5 or N6 qualification as Millwright or Electrician

Millwright or Electrician background

Job description

READY TO TAKE YOUR MAINTENANCE CAREER TO THE NETHERLANDS?

Are you a passionate, hands-on Maintenance Technician looking for an exciting international career opportunity?

We are looking for Junior Maintenance Professionals with at least 3 years of experience in a production environment to join established companies in the Netherlands!

If you have a strong mechanical and electrical maintenance background and are ready for a new adventure abroad, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Location: Netherlands (On-site)

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for candidates who meet the following requirements:

• RED SEAL (Trade Tested), N5 or N6 qualification as a Millwright or Electrician.
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience.
• Fluent in both Afrikaans and English (essential, as the company's working language is Dutch).
• All-round maintenance experience, with a good balance of mechanical and electrical skills.
• Experience in an agricultural, food production, manufacturing or general production environment.
• Hands-on experience with:
• Conveyors and motors
• Hydraulics and pneumatics
• Troubleshooting and fault-finding
• Welding
• Relays and frequency switches
• Experience with preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on machinery within a production line.
• A valid driver's licence and passport.
• Willingness to work shifts.

Who is Xelvin?

Xelvin is a Dutch recruitment and relocation agency specialising in engineering and technical placements.

We specialise in international recruitment and have helped thousands of candidates from more than 50 nationalities find exciting career opportunities in the Netherlands.

Our mission is to connect international technical talent with great opportunities in the Dutch job market, while supporting candidates throughout their journey towards a new career and life abroad.

What do we offer?

• An initial 2-year contract, followed by permanent placement.
• A gross monthly salary of approximately €4,357.
• 25 paid holidays per year, with potential additional ADV days.
• Public holidays (up to 7 per year), paid by Xelvin.
• An attractive holiday allowance of 8.33% of your total gross annual income, paid every May.
• Overtime and shift allowances paid by Xelvin, accordingly.
• Travel allowance of €0.23 per kilometre for commuting between home and work.

Ready for your next chapter?

Take your technical skills beyond borders and explore the opportunity to build your career in the Netherlands!