Maintenance Technician

Xelvin International; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks passionate junior maintenance professionals for a role in the Netherlands. Applicants must have relevant qualifications, including RED SEAL certification, and experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance. The position offers a 2-year contract with competitive salary and benefits, aiming to support candidates in relocation.

Benefits

25 paid holidays per year

Public holiday pay

Overtime and shift allowances

Travel allowance

Holiday allowance of 8.33% of gross annual income

Qualifications

• Experience of 2-4 years in a maintenance role.
• Experience in a production environment (mining or agricultural).
• Valid driver’s license & passport required.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance on machines.
• Conduct troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on production lines.
• Work in shifts as required.

Skills

Fluent in Afrikaans

Fluent in English

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Welding (stainless steel/aluminum)

Education

RED SEAL (Trade Tested)

N5 or N6 Millwright

Industrial Electrician

Fitter & Turner

Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering Diploma

Job description

Location: The Netherlands (on-site)

We are looking for passionate, junior maintenance professionals with experience in a production environment (agricultural, mining, or similar) to join us in The Netherlands!

Who are you:

• A RED SEAL (Trade Tested), N5 or N6, Millwright, Industrial Electrician, Fitter & Turner, Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering Diploma (preferably in process or mechanical fitting and turning or millwright);
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English (a must, as the company's language is Dutch);
• All-round experience (a balance of mechanical and electrical maintenance on machines);
• Experience with conveyors, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, troubleshooting, welding (stainless steel / aluminum), Siemens PLC (a plus), relays, frequency switches;
• Experience in a food production environment or in the mining industry;
• Experience with preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on machines in a production line;
• 2-4 years of experience max;
• Possession of a valid driver’s license & passport;
• Willing to work in shifts.

Who is Xelvin?

Xelvin is a Dutch recruitment and relocation agency specializing in engineering & other technical placements. We focus on international recruitment, helping candidates from over 50 nationalities find jobs in the Netherlands.

What do we offer?

Contract details:

• 2-year contract for 40 hours per week.
• 25 paid holidays per year (+ potential additional days).
• Public holidays, with a maximum of 7 per year, paid by Xelvin.
• Holiday allowance of 8.33% of gross annual income, paid each May.
• Overtime and shift allowances paid accordingly.
• Travel allowance of €0.23 per km for commuting.
• Estimated gross monthly salary around €4100 (IND-VISA norm for candidates under 30).