Industrial Maintenance Engineer

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Relocate to Belgium: Employer-Sponsored Opportunity Location: West Flanders, Belgium Industry: Food Manufacturing \/ Engineering Employment Type: Full-Time Working Hours: 40 Hours per Week Are you a hands-on maintenance professional with advanced PLC knowledge who enjoys solving complex technical problems, improving machinery performance and keeping production running efficiently? This is an exciting opportunity to take your technical expertise abroad, gain international experience in the food manufacturing industry and build a long-term career in Europe. About the Role As an Industrial Maintenance Engineer , you'll play an important role in maintaining, repairing and optimising complex packaging machinery within a modern food production environment in Belgium. You'll be responsible for diagnosing technical breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, investigating recurring equipment failures and implementing improvements that increase machinery reliability and production efficiency. This position combines practical, hands-on maintenance experience with engineering-level technical insight and advanced PLC knowledge . Your Responsibilities Will Include: Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on complex industrial packaging machinery Diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment failures Applying advanced PLC knowledge to troubleshoot automated production machinery Investigating recurring breakdowns and conducting root cause analysis to identify lasting solutions Setting up, adjusting and optimising production machinery to maintain operational efficiency Analysing equipment performance and implementing technical improvements Identifying opportunities to improve machine reliability and minimise production downtime Supporting technical interventions and machinery adjustments within the production environment Collaborating with production and maintenance teams to ensure smooth manufacturing operations Ensuring all maintenance activities comply with workplace safety and quality standards We're Looking For: A technical qualification in Mechanics, Electromechanics or an equivalent A1\/ A2 technical qualification Strong hands-on experience maintaining and repairing industrial production machinery Advanced PLC knowledge and troubleshooting experience (essential) Strong mechanical, electrical and electronic fault-finding abilities An engineering-level understanding of complex industrial machinery and automated equipment Experience diagnosing technical breakdowns and implementing effective repair solutions The ability to conduct root cause analysis and prevent recurring equipment failures Experience setting up, adjusting and optimising machinery performance Strong analytical thinking and independent problem-solving skills A proactive, flexible and hands-on approach to technical maintenance Willingness to work in a two-shift system following initial training Relevant Industry Experience Candidates with practical maintenance experience in the following environments are encouraged to apply: Food manufacturing and processing facilities Packaging machinery and automated production lines Industrial manufacturing and production environments Mechanical and electromechanical maintenance Industrial automation and PLC-controlled machinery Complex machinery troubleshooting and breakdown maintenance Equipment reliability and continuous improvement Working Hours & Shift Requirements The position involves a 40-hour working week . Successful candidates will initially work day shifts during training and familiarisation with the production equipment. Following training, the position will transition to a rotating two-shift system: Morning Shift: 06:00–14:00 Afternoon Shift: 14:00–22:00 Candidates must be willing and available to work both shifts What's On Offer Competitive Salary: €21.50 gross per hour Estimated Net Salary: Approximately €2,620 per month, depending on individual tax and personal circumstances Additional Annual Leave: 12 additional leave days per year End-of-Year Bonus: Approximately €1,900 net for a full year worked, subject to eligibility Holiday Allowance: Approximately €3,500 net for a full year worked, subject to eligibility Meal & Eco Vouchers: Additional employee benefits Travel Allowance: Daily commuting allowance based on distance and transportation method Accommodation: Furnished private accommodation available at approximately €110 per week, including utilities and unlimited internet Travel Reimbursement: Up to €125 towards travel expenses to Belgium after four weeks of employment Transportation Support: Transport arrangements available, with applicable costs communicated in advance Training & Development: Internal technical training and opportunities to further develop your maintenance and automation expertise Employee Benefits: Discounted food products for employees and their families Relocation Assistance: Personal guidance and practical support from a multilingual recruitment team throughout the relocation process Career Development: Opportunity to gain valuable international manufacturing experience and develop your technical career in Europe Ready to Take Your Engineering Career Abroad? Apply today and take the next step towards your future in Europe!