Millwright / Maintenance Technician

Xelvin International; Pretoria; Remote; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic manufacturing company is seeking a skilled maintenance technician/Millwright to join their team. This role requires relocation to the Netherlands, where you will execute planned maintenance and handle equipment malfunctions. Candidates must possess a Red Seal trade certificate and have strong communication skills in Afrikaans and English. The position offers a competitive salary and relocation support.

Benefits

Warm and welcoming work environment

Above market-related salary

Opportunities to further your skills

Relocation support

8% holiday allowance

Minimum 25 vacation days per year

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience as a maintenance technician in a process/manufacturing environment.
• Must have completed Red Seal trade certificate for qualification as a Millwright.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Willing to learn and work with your hands.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English; willingness to learn Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and routine preventative maintenance tasks.
• Attend to immediate plant malfunctions and ensure equipment reliability.
• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance on plant equipment and machinery.

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a skilled and qualified maintenance technician / Millwright to join a dynamic and ever growing manufacturing / process company in the Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and routine preventative maintenance tasks.
• Attend to immediate plant malfunctions and ensure equipment reliability.
• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance on plant equipment and machinery.
• Read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, blueprints, service manuals and work orders to perform the required work.

Job requirements

• Minimum two years experience as a maintenance technician in a process/manufacturing environment or similar.
• Must have completed Red Seal trade certificate for qualification as a Millwright (no exceptions).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Willing to learn and work with your hands.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English; willingness to learn Dutch. Proficiency in Afrikaans or Dutch is crucial, as all safety regulations and manuals are in Dutch. Candidates should be committed to learning spoken and written Dutch quickly.
• Willing to work shifts.

What we offer

• Warm and welcoming work environment.
• Above market-related salary (as per www.ind.nl).
• Opportunities to further your skills.
• Relocation support including visas, work permits, flights and housing if relocation from outside the Netherlands is required.
• 8% holiday allowance.
• Minimum 25 vacation days per year.
• 40 hours per week.

Important

• €4,171 gross income per month (Junior Position). Please verify eligibility for sponsorship under this salary threshold on the Netherlands government site. Exceptions cannot be made.
• Only serious candidates; multiple applications are not accepted. Feedback will be provided within 10 working days if successful.
• Must have completed Red Seal trade certificate (Millwright) for basic qualification; trade certification is an NQF 4 national diploma. We do not accept only NATED certifications without completion of the Trade test.
• Company profile will be discussed in a meeting (greet).
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English; willingness to learn Dutch. Proficiency in Afrikaans or Dutch is crucial, as all safety regulations and manuals are in Dutch. The company is based in the north of the Netherlands where English is spoken by only about 30% of locals.

Location and navigation

Location: South Africa, relocation to The Netherlands. The role involves relocation and potential international mobility.

Contact

Marika Pelser

Email: [e-mail]