Millwright

Beaver Migration and Recruitment; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 786,000 - 1,217,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaver Migration and Recruitment invites applications for a Millwright role in Belgium, offering employer-sponsored relocation and immigration support. You will maintain, repair and optimise industrial equipment to maximise reliability and uptime.

This permanent, full-time position in a modern manufacturing environment includes ongoing training, career growth, and a competitive salary package. Candidates must be willing to relocate from South Africa and bring strong mechanical, electrical, and

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Millwright, Electromechanics, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience in industrial maintenance or manufacturing environments.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment and frequency drives.
• Solid understanding of industrial production machinery and automation.
• Excellent troubleshooting and proactive, independent teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance on production machinery and installations.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation faults.
• Carry out preventative maintenance to maximise reliability and minimise downtime.
• Assist with troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment, sensors, and VFDs.
• Identify opportunities to improve machine performance and efficiency.
• Record maintenance activities and complete technical documentation.
• Work with production and engineering teams to optimise plant performance.
• Maintain high safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.
• Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.

Skills

Millwright

Electromechanics

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Industrial Maintenance

Job description

Relocate to Belgium | Employer-Sponsored Opportunity

A leading manufacturing company in Belgium is looking for an experienced Millwright to join its maintenance and engineering team.

If you're a qualified artisan with strong mechanical and electrical maintenance experience who enjoys troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and improving production equipment, this is your opportunity to build a long-term international career with a modern European manufacturer.

Successful candidates will receive employer-sponsored relocation and immigration support throughout the recruitment process.

About the Role

As a Millwright, you'll be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and optimising industrial production equipment to ensure maximum reliability, efficiency, and uptime.

Working within a modern manufacturing environment, you'll play a key role in preventing breakdowns, solving technical challenges, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

What You'll Be Doing

Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing mechanical and electrical maintenance on production machinery and technical installations
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation-related faults
• Carrying out preventative maintenance to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime
• Assisting with troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment, sensors, and frequency drives
• Identifying opportunities to improve machine performance and production efficiency
• Recording maintenance activities and completing technical documentation
• Working closely with production and engineering teams to optimise plant performance
• Maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and housekeeping
• Supporting continuous improvement and reliability initiatives

We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• A recognised qualification in Millwright, Electromechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or equivalent practical experience
• Proven experience in industrial maintenance or manufacturing environments
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment and frequency drives
• A solid understanding of industrial production machinery and automated systems
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• A proactive attitude with the ability to work independently and within a technical team

Advantageous Experience

• Preventative maintenance programmes
• Automated manufacturing equipment
• Continuous improvement or Lean Manufacturing environments

Candidate Requirements

• South African citizen
• Willing and able to relocate to Belgium
• Valid passport (or willing to obtain one)
• Good Afrikaans proficiency is essential
• Valid driver's licence (where required)
• Passion for continuous learning and technical development

What's On Offer

• Permanent, full-time employment in Belgium
• Competitive European salary and benefits package
• Modern manufacturing facilities with advanced production technology
• Ongoing technical training and professional development
• Stable employment with a leading international manufacturer
• Supportive engineering team focused on innovation and continuous improvement
• Excellent long-term career growth opportunities

Build Your Future in Belgium