Maintenance Technician

Research-Square; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical solutions company is seeking an experienced Maintenance or Automation Technician/Millwright to join their team in the Netherlands. The role involves providing maintenance management services, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, and working across various industries, including food and pharma. Candidates should have at least 4 years of relevant experience and a strong electrical background. A permanent contract with relocation benefits is offered.

Benefits

Permanent contract with a knowledge migrant visa

Relocation package including housing assistance

25 days of leave

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of working experience.
• Previous experience in a technical role like breakdown service technician or maintenance technician.
• Experience in food, pharma, heavy industry, (Petro)chemistry, manufacturing industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance management services focusing on preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and electrical technical issues.
• Work on various service projects and breakdowns on machinery.

Skills

Electrical background

Troubleshooting skills

Mechanical skills

Ability to work shifts

Communication and collaboration

Ability to handle PLC and variable speed drives

Education

Millwright or similar technician education

MBO4 level or equivalent

Job description

This position requires relocation to the Netherlands.

Are you looking for a new role? Do you want to be part of a dynamic team where every day presents new challenges and opportunities? We are seeking an experienced hands‑on Maintenance or Automation Technician/ Millwright to join our team dedicated to delivering top‑notch maintenance solutions in the Netherlands.

About the Role

In this role, you will provide maintenance management services, focusing on preventive and corrective maintenance. You’ll help customers by ensuring their equipment runs smoothly and stays up to date with the latest technology. Your work will make sure customers can rely on us for repairs, maintenance, and any future adjustments they may need.

More About the Role

You will be working at one of the top technical solutions companies in the Netherlands as a Maintenance Technician where you will get to tackle mechanical and electrical technical issues hands‑on. Your passion for troubleshooting and resolving electrical faults drives you to successfully complete tasks timeously and with quality workmanship.

Every day is different and each client may have their own requests. You will be working on various service projects and breakdowns on machinery at different clients where you can put your fault‑finding and maintenance skills to the test.

You will get the chance to apply your technical skills and knowledge in various industries as the clients are generally in the manufacturing industry, but also in food, pharma and process chemistry. You will be working different shifts and travelling to different client locations based on the client’s project. You work well independently, but also able to communicate and collaborate in a team.

What we are looking for

• Studies completed in Millwright or similar technician education.
• All‑round technician (Millwright with both mechanical and electrical experience)
• Strong electrical background
• Minimum of 4 years of working experience
• Knowledge and experience in troubleshooting PLC's and variable speed drives is a plus
• MBO4 level or equivalent
• Previous experience in a technical role, such as breakdown service technician or maintenance technician
• Preferred industry experience: food, pharma, heavy industry, (Petro)chemistry, manufacturing industry
• Additional training and experience in process technology and automation.
• Willingness and ability to work shifts
• Afrikaans language is a plus

What we do offer

• Permanent contract incl. a knowledge migrant visa immediately valid for 5 years;
• Relocation package: (family) visa, relocation budget, housing assistance, airport pick‑up, banking and insurances, social registration, 30% tax benefit application;
• A healthy work‑life balance: 25 days of leave, a holiday allowance;
• Training & Development Program: Dutch language courses up to B1, workshops, integration tools and vitality package;
• R² social events: from social workshops, team activities to culinary evenings for employee and family.