Service Engineer - Relocate to the Netherlands.

McCain Foods; Johannesburg; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join McCain Foods as a Service Engineer relocating to the Netherlands with comprehensive support. You will manage maintenance tasks to optimize production lines, working in a collaborative, structured environment while enjoying competitive salary and relocation benefits.

Benefits

Full relocation support

Temporary housing covered

Relocation allowance

Dutch language course offered

Tax support for first year

Qualifications

• Experienced maintenance technician with strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Fluency in Afrikaans required.
• Open to relocating and learning Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on production lines.
• Analyze faults and contribute to technical improvement projects.
• Document work clearly and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Technical diploma in Engineering

Job description

Position Title:Service Engineer - Relocate to the Netherlands.

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID: 36373

Ready to take your maintenance skills global? Join Van Geloven in the Netherlands!

About Van Geloven

Van Geloven is a leading Dutch producer of well-known snack products enjoyed across Europe. With multiple production sites, we manage the full snack production process, from ingredient preparation and assembly to freezing and packaging, using both manual and automated systems. We’re proud of our dynamic work environment, innovative technology, and strong focus on quality and reliability.

About The Role

As a Service Engineer at Van Geloven, your primary responsibility is to keep our production lines and installations running smoothly and efficiently. You’ll perform corrective and preventive maintenance, analyze faults, and contribute to technical improvement projects. Your expertise in both electrical and mechanical engineering will be crucial in reducing downtime and optimizing machine performance.

You will work in a structured and flexible environment, collaborating closely with colleagues while also managing your own tasks. You’ll document your work clearly, follow safety protocols, and be a key player in maintaining a safe and effective production process.

Relocation Support (From South Africa)

Are you living in South Africa and ready for an exciting new career in the Netherlands? Van Geloven offers full relocation support for you and your family, including:

• Orientation week in the Netherlands: After two video interviews via Teams, you will be invited to visit the Netherlands for an orientation week. You'll meet your future colleagues, connect with our relocation partner (P&D-Care), tour the city, and view potential homes.
• Relocation assistance: We guide you through all practical matters including insurance registration, municipal enrollment, and residence permit applications.
• All travel covered: Van Geloven pays for the orientation trip (including your partner’s travel) and your final move to the Netherlands.
• Household move arranged: We handle the shipping of your household items and furniture.
• Temporary housing covered: Your first two months of housing in the Netherlands, including gas, water, electricity, and internet, are fully paid by Van Geloven.
• Relocation allowance: Provided in accordance with Dutch tax regulations.
• Tax support: Through our partner, we also provide support with your first year’s tax return and related matters.
• Dutch language course: A Dutch language course is offered for you and your family to support your integration.
  
  

What We Offer

When you join Van Geloven, you are hired directly on contract and enjoy a competitive salary and extensive benefits. During the orientation week, we will explain the full employment package in detail with the help of P&D Care, to ensure a clear understanding of what the Dutch conditions mean in practice.

Who You Are

You are an experienced maintenance technician with strong knowledge of both electrical and mechanical systems. Speaking and reading Afrikaans is a must. You're open to relocating, learning a new language, and starting a new life in the Netherlands with the full support of our team.

Ready for the next step?

If you're based in South Africa and interested in moving to the Netherlands with excellent support and benefits, apply today!

We look forward to welcoming you to Van Geloven, and to the Netherlands.

Van Geloven is an equal opportunity employer. All backgrounds welcome.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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Job Family: Engineering & Technical

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Company: McCain Foods (S Africa)