Millwright

Beaver Migration and Recruitment; Springs; On-site; ZAR 843,000 - 1,217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Employer-sponsored immigration support

Professional development

Job summary

Beaver Migration and Recruitment is helping to place a Millwright with a leading Belgian manufacturer. The role involves maintaining, repairing and optimising industrial production equipment to ensure maximum reliability, efficiency and uptime. You will work within a modern environment, supporting continuous improvement and safety standards while collaborating with production and engineering teams to drive performance.

Qualifications

• Qualified artisan with mechanical/electrical maintenance experience.
• Experience in industrial maintenance or manufacturing environments.
• Strong fault-dinding and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance on production machinery and installations.
• Diagnose and repair faults in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation systems.
• Carry out preventative maintenance to maximise reliability and minimise downtime.
• Assist with troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment and sensors.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Millwright qualification

Electromechanics

Industrial Maintenance

Tools

PLC systems

Frequency drives

Industrial automation hardware

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