Millwright

Xelvin International; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking experienced all-around maintenance technicians for positions in the Netherlands. The role involves diagnosing production equipment breakdowns and performing maintenance in a dynamic factory environment. Candidates should have a completed technical education and affinity with electrical systems. Competitive salary and relocation support are offered, alongside training programs and a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

8% holiday allowance

Training and coaching programmes

Relocation support

Qualifications

• Completed Millwright or trade education in a technical field like Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Affinity with electrical and PLC systems.
• Available for 5-shift work.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and analyse breakdowns in production equipment.
• Perform corrective maintenance to minimize production disruption.
• Initiate and implement improvements to enhance plant performance.

Skills

Affinity with electrical and PLC systems

Ability to adapt quickly to various tasks

Results-oriented mindset

Education

Completed Millwright / Redseal / trade education in a technical field

Several years of work experience in a similar position

Job description

Xelvin is seeking over 10 all‑around maintenance technicians for positions in the Netherlands. The company specialises in international recruitment and provides support with onboarding and relocation.

What we ask

• A completed Millwright / Redseal / trade education in a technical field such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechatronics, or several years of work experience in a similar position.
• Affinity with electrical and PLC systems.
• Preference for working in a dynamic, complex factory environment.
• Availability for 5‑shift work.
• Ability to adapt quickly to various tasks and maintain an overview of multiple projects, prioritising effectively.
• A responsible, decisive, results‑oriented and action‑oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and analyse breakdowns or deviations in production equipment and determine root causes.
• Engage internal or external expertise as needed in line with guidelines and procedures.
• Assess the impact of breakdowns and determine priority in consultation with the production department.
• Perform corrective maintenance and support colleagues or external parties to minimise production disruption.
• Initiate and implement improvements to enhance plant performance.
• Participate in (improvement) projects and maintain safety (Lock Out, Tag Out, Try Out), food safety and administrative processing within the maintenance management system.

What we offer

• Competitive salary €3,000–€4,000 based on a 36‑hour work week.
• 8% holiday allowance, competitive pension plan and 4% year‑end bonus.
• 36‑hour work week, healthy work–life balance and strong internal growth opportunities.
• Training and coaching programmes to support professional development and career planning.
• Informal and friendly work environment with motivated colleagues and trust for autonomy.
• Relocation support: net relocation allowance, accommodation assistance, visa and permits, airport pickup, and introductory support for Dutch banking, insurance, and taxes.

About Xelvin

Xelvin is a Dutch consultancy specialising in engineering with offices in the Netherlands and Germany. We recruit candidates with backgrounds in Mechatronics, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Automotive and Physics, at all education levels including vocational, bachelor, master and PhD.