Maintenance Technician

Xelvin; Wes-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician to join their client in the Netherlands. This role offers full relocation support and a competitive salary between €4,000 and €4,300 per month. The successful candidate will perform essential maintenance on equipment and collaborate with various departments to ensure efficient operations. Fluent Afrikaans and English are required.

Benefits

Full relocation support

25 paid holidays

Public holidays and 8.33% holiday allowance

Overtime and shift allowances

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role as a Maintenance Engineer.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on machines.
• Locate and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults.
• Inspect, adjust, and replace components to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Carry out maintenance inspections and record findings in the maintenance system.
• Work closely with production and engineering to minimize downtime.
• Contribute to optimizing maintenance processes.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Corrective maintenance

Mechanical fault diagnosis

Hydraulic fault diagnosis

Pneumatic fault diagnosis

Proficiency in Afrikaans

Proficiency in English

Education

Trade certificate in a relevant technical field

Job description

Location: Netherlands (relocation from South Africa supported)

Type: Full‑time

At Xelvin, we connect talented engineers with leading companies in the Netherlands and we make your relocation simple, safe, and well‑organized.

Seeking a proficient Maintenance Technician (Millwright, Electrician and Fitter & Turner) to take charge of maintenance and breakdown. In this role, you’ll be essential in diagnosing issues, performing repairs, and maintaining equipment performance.

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on machines, installations, and production lines.
• Locate and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults.
• Inspect, adjust, and replace components to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Carry out maintenance inspections and record findings in the maintenance system.
• Work closely with production, engineering, and planning to minimize downtime.
• Contribute to optimizing maintenance processes and improving equipment reliability.

What will make you the right fit?

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role as a Maintenance Engineer.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry is a plus.
• Trade certificate in a relevant technical field.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English.

What you can expect:

• A secure 2‑year contract, with the perspective of a permanent role.
• Full relocation support, from housing to paperwork.
• Salary between €4,000 and €4,300 per month, depending on your experience and qualifications.
• 25 paid holidays, plus optional ADV days.
• Public holidays and 8.33% holiday allowance (above market standard).
• Overtime and shift allowances according to Dutch law.
• The opportunity to build a stable life and career in the Netherlands.

Ready to make the move?

If you’re a skilled Maintenance Technician looking for a fresh start in the Netherlands, Xelvin will guide you through every step from your first interview to your first day at work.

Apply now and take your next step in European engineering!