Millwright

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking junior maintenance professionals to join teams in the Netherlands. Ideal candidates should hold a Red Seal qualification and have experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance within production environments. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and willingness to work in shifts. A competitive salary and benefits package including paid holidays and travel allowance are offered.

Benefits

2-year contract of 40 hours per week

25 paid holidays per year

Public holidays paid

Holiday allowance of 8.33%

Overtime and shift allowance

Travel allowance of €0.23 per km

Qualifications

• Red Seal (Trade Tested) qualification is required.
• Maximum of 2-4 years experience in a production environment.
• Valid driver's license and passport are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical and electrical maintenance on machines.
• Perform troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
• Work in shifts as required.

Skills

Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance

Experience with conveyors

Troubleshooting skills

Welding (stainless steel / Alu)

Fluent in Afrikaans and English

Education

N5 or N6, Millwright, Industrial Electrician, Fitter & Turner, Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering Diploma

Job description

Location

The Netherlands (on-site)

We are looking for passionate, junior maintenance professionals with experience in a production environment (agricultural environment, mining industry or similar) to join us in The Netherlands!

Who are you:

• A RED SEAL (Trade Tested), N5 or N6, Millwright, Industrial Electrician, Fitter & Turner, Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering Diploma (preferably in process or mechanical fitting and turning or millwright)
• Fluent Afrikaans and English (a must, as the company's language is Dutch)
• All‑round experience (a balance of mechanical and electrical maintenance on machines)
• Experience with conveyors, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, troubleshooting, welding (stainless steel / Alu), Siemens PLC (a plus), relays, frequency switches
• Experience in a food production environment or in the mining industry
• Experience with preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on machines in a production line
• 2‑4 years experience max
• In possession of a valid driver’s license & passport
• Willing to work in shifts

Who is Xelvin?

Xelvin is a Dutch recruitment and relocation agency specializing in engineering & other technical placements. Xelvin is specialized in International Recruitment – In the past years we have helped thousands of candidates from more than 50 different nationalities with finding their perfect job here in the Netherlands and are striving to help so many more!

What do we offer?

• 2‑year contract of 40 hours per week
• 25 paid holidays a year (+ potential ADV days)
• Public holidays, with a maximum of 7 per year, which are paid by Xelvin
• Holiday allowance of 8.33% (instead of 8.0%) over your total gross annual income. Paid each year in May
• Overtime and shift allowance will be paid by Xelvin accordingly
• Travel allowance of €0.23 per km, for the use of travelling to work and back home
• The salary will be around €4100 gross a month (IND‑VISA norm for below 30)