Maintenance Professional (Millwright / Industrial Electrician)

Recruiter:

Sydsen

Job Ref:

PTA000649/CS

Date posted:

Friday, October 3, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Maintenance Professional (Millwright / Industrial Electrician) – The Netherlands

Location: The Netherlands
Contract: 2-Year Fixed Term (40 hours per week)

About the Role

We are seeking skilled Maintenance Professionals with strong experience in a production environment (food packaging, production lines, mining, high-tech or similar). This opportunity offers the chance to work with cutting-edge machinery and develop your career internationally.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Perform all-round mechanical and electrical maintenance on production machinery.
Troubleshoot and resolve equipment failures efficiently.
Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance.
Work with conveyors, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, relays, and frequency switches.
Assist with welding (stainless steel/Alu) and light fabrication where required.
Support continuous improvement initiatives on production lines.
Adhere to strict safety and quality standards.
Participate in shift-based operations and be available for overtime where needed.

Requirements

RED SEAL Trade Test, N5 or N6 Millwright / Industrial Electrician.
Fluent in Afrikaans & English (essential, due to transition into Dutch).
2–4 years’ relevant experience in mechanical & electrical maintenance.
Strong knowledge of troubleshooting in high-volume production environments.
Exposure to Siemens PLC systems is advantageous.
Valid driver’s licence and passport.
Willing to work in shifts.

Benefits

Salary: ± €4,100 gross/month.
25 paid holidays + potential ADV days.
8.33% holiday allowance (paid in May annually).
Overtime & shift allowance paid separately.
Relocation support provided.

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