Mechatronics Millwright – PLC & Automation, Relocation

Engineerest; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 766,000 - 1,037,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

30% ruling tax benefit

Initial co-living

Company car arrangement

Dutch language training

Expat support networks

Job summary

Engineerest is helping a leading Dutch bakery recruit Millwrights and Mechatronics Technicians to join their modern, highly automated production team. This is a full relocation opportunity with visa sponsorship, initial co-living accommodation, Dutch language integration, and comprehensive expat support.

Expect a competitive Dutch salary of €4,364/month, along with vacation allowance and generous leave. The role involves a balanced mix of electrical and mechanical work on PLCs, drives, sensors,

Qualifications

• Red Seal Millwright trade certificate required.
• Strong electrical and mechanical skills; role is ~50% electrical.
• Experience with PLC fault-finding (Siemens / Allen‑Bradley) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance across electrical and mechanical systems.
• Diagnose and repair PLC-controlled production lines.
• Troubleshoot motors, sensors, drives, and control circuits.
• Maintain bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, pneumatic systems.
• Test and commission machinery and control cabinets.

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

PLC fault-finding

Mechatronics

Red Seal Millwright

English communication

Education

Red Seal Millwright trade certificate

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen‑Bradley PLC

Job description

Engineerest is helping a leading Dutch bakery recruit Millwrights and Mechatronics Technicians to join their modern, highly automated production team. This is a full relocation opportunity with visa sponsorship, initial co-living accommodation, Dutch language integration, and comprehensive expat support.

Expect a competitive Dutch salary of €4,364/month, along with vacation allowance and generous leave. The role involves a balanced mix of electrical and mechanical work on PLCs, drives, sensors,