All-round Maintenance and Breakdown Technician (Electrical + Mechanical)

Recruiter:

E&D Recruiters

Job Ref:

Pta004117/MM

Date posted:

Friday, November 6, 2026

Location:

Eindhoven, South Africa

SUMMARY:
All-round Maintenance and Breakdown Technician (Electrical + Mechanical) positions are available in the Netherlands. Must have completed trade/red seal. Fluent in Afrikaans and English. Must be under the age of 28 for Visa requirements

POSITION INFO:
All-round Maintenance and Breakdown Technician (Electrical + Mechanical) Netherlands, Europe Must be under 28 for Visa requirements. Minimum requirements and experience: 28 years or younger. Completed Red Seal or Trade Test in the relevant trade. At least 3-4 years of relevant hands-on experience after qualifying, in the trade test Fluent Afrikaans (home language preferred) and good English. Willing to move to the Netherlands long-term and motivated to learn Dutch. A stable, logical career path with no unexplained gaps. A driving licence is a strong plus. Technical Skills: Fault-find and repair production machines on both the electrical and mechanical side quickly to minimise downtime. Electrical work: Motors, starters, MCCs Control panels Sensors, encoders and safety circuits variable speed drives (VSDs) PLC work: read PLC programs and HMIs to diagnose faults, mainly Siemens (S7\/TIA Portal). Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi or others are a plus. Making small program changes is a plus. Mechanical work: Bearings, gearboxes, chains, belts and conveyors Pumps, valves and couplings alignment and lubrication Pneumatics and hydraulics: diagnose and repair cylinders, valves, pumps and hoses. Preventive and corrective maintenance: follow maintenance schedules and do inspections and condition checks. Read electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics and technical manuals. Work in shifts or on call, independently, with safety front of mind. Plus: experience in food processing, packaging or process industry, refrigeration basics, and a team lead role in maintenance. Apply via or submit your CV to (reference #4117) ONLY SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS MAY APPLY

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Maintenance Man / Houseman
Location: Stellenbosch
Salary:
49 days ago

All-round Maintenance and Breakdown Technician (Electrical + Mechanical)
Location: Eindhoven
Salary:
All-round maintenance and breakdown technician (electrical + mechanical) positions are available in the Netherlands. Must have completed trade/red seal. Fluent in Afrikaans and English. Must be under the age of 28 for Visa requirements
Today

Fitter & Turner - 6 month Contract
Location: Cape Town
Salary: Hourly
Fitter & Turner (6-Month Contract) â Northern Suburbs, Cape TownEngineering / maintenance / ManufacturingProject DepartmentFull-time | On-site | Fixed-Term ContractOur client is an internationally established manufacturing company based in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town, seeking a qualified Fitter & Turner to join their Projects Department on a 6-month contract.The ideal candidate will have a...
4 days ago

Senior Field Service Technician - Cape Town
Location: Cape Town
Salary: Monthly
Our client in the Industrial and Manufacturing Services industry is seeking to employ an experienced Senior Field Service technician to join their dynamic team based in Brackenfell, Cape Town.This opportunity is ideally suited to technically skilled individuals with strong electrical, mechanical, and field service experience who are passionate about delivering high-quality installations, maintenan...
9 days ago

Fitter & Turner - 6 month Contract
Location: Cape Town
Salary: Hourly
Fitter & Turner (6-Month Contract) â Northern Suburbs, Cape TownEngineering / maintenance / ManufacturingProject DepartmentFull-time | On-site | Fixed-Term ContractOur client is an internationally established manufacturing company based in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town, seeking a qualified Fitter & Turner to join their Projects Department on a 6-month contract.The ideal candidate will have a...
4 days ago

Industrial Maintenance Engineer
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
16 days ago

Service Technician
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
My client in the chemical manufacturing industry is seeking an experienced and technically skilled Service technician to join their team in Cape Town.The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, programming, maintaining and repairing chemical dosing equipment and cleaning systems at various customer sites. This is a field-based position requiring regular travel to customers, excell...
17 days ago

Service Techician, Cape Town
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
We are seeking a Service technician for a permanent role, based in Cape Town, Western Cape
17 days ago

Qualified Artisans â Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation
Location: Newlands
Salary:
Qualified Artisans – mechanical, electrical & InstrumentationNewlands | Temp
18 days ago

Maintenance Technician
Location: Paarl
Salary: 240 000 Annually
Are you a technically skilled maintenance technician with a passion for equipment reliability and problem-solving? This role offers the opportunity to work within a manufacturing environment where you will play a key role in maintaining machinery, reducing downtime, and supporting efficient production operations.
21 days ago