Maintenance Technician

Xelvin; Vrystaat; On-site; ZAR 826,806 - 990,350; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 paid holidays annually

Travel allowance

Overtime and shift allowance

Holiday allowance of 8.33%

Job summary

A Dutch recruitment and relocation agency is looking for passionate junior maintenance professionals to work in The Netherlands. Candidates should hold a RED SEAL qualification or equivalent and have experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance. The position offers a full-time contract with a salary of approximately €4100 gross monthly, 25 paid holidays, and additional allowances. Fluency in Afrikaans and English is essential, and professionals should be willing to work in shifts.

Qualifications

• Must possess 2-4 years of experience in a production or maintenance role.
• Fluency in Afrikaans and English is required.
• Valid driver's license and passport necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance in a production environment.
• Troubleshoot and maintain machinery effectively.
• Work shifts as required in a production setting.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Welding (stainless steel / Alu)

Experience with conveyors

Experience in food production

Skilled in pneumatics

Driver's license

Education

RED SEAL (Trade Tested) or equivalent

N5 or N6 qualification

Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering Diploma

Job description

International Recruiter | The Netherlands | [e-mail]

Location: The Netherlands (on-site)

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

Who are you

• 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 Afrikaans and English (a must, as the company's language is Dutch)
• All-round experience (balance of mechanical and electrical maintenance on machines)
• Experience with conveyors, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, troubleshooting, welding (stainless steel / Alu), 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 experience max
• In 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. Xelvin is specialized in International Recruitment - In the past years we have helped thousands of candidates from more than 50 different nationalities with finding their perfect job here in the Netherlands and are striving to help so many more!

What do we offer?

• 2-year contract of 40 hours per week.
• 25 paid holidays a year (+ potential ADV days).
• Public holidays, with a maximum of 7 per year, which are paid by Xelvin.
• Holiday allowance of 8.33% (instead of 8,0%) over your total gross annual income. Paid each year in May.
• Overtime and shift allowance will be paid by Xelvin accordingly.
• Travel allowance of €0,23 per km, for the use of travelling to work and back home.
• Salary around €4100 gross a month (IND-VISA norm for below 30).

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering, Production, and Manufacturing

Industries

Machinery Manufacturing, Engines and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing