Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

📍 Location: Netherlands

🕒 Employment Type: Full-time

🗓️ Contract Type: Long-term (with potential for permanent employment)

✈️ Relocation support available

Are you a hands-on Maintenance Technician with solid industry experience and a desire to build your future in Europe?

We are looking for motivated technicians who want to relocate to the Netherlands and work in industrial environments , maintaining and troubleshooting complex machinery.

This role is industrial-focused.

Roles & Responsibilities:

As a Maintenance Technician , you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of industrial machinery and production equipment. Your tasks include:

• Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial machines
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical, or mechatronic faults
• Working on production lines, heavy machinery, and/or industrial installations
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and schematics
• Reporting maintenance activities and contributing to continuous improvement
• Ensuring all work is performed according to safety regulations and procedures
• Collaborating closely with production and engineering teams
• PLC knowledge is a big plus!

Education, Experience & Skills:

We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:

• 1–5 years of hands-on experience as a Maintenance Technician in an industrial environment
• Red Seal certification in one of the following trades:
• Millwright
• Electrician
• Mechanical Fitter & Turner
• Diesel Mechanic
• Proven experience working on machines and industrial systems
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
• Motivation to relocate and build a long-term career in the Netherlands

We Offer

• 1-2 year contract (40 hours/week) with the possibility of permanent employment.
• Monthly gross salary: 4.357,00 + shift allowance
• 25 paid vacation days
  • paid public holidays.
• Holiday allowance of 8.33% , paid annually in May.
• Travel reimbursement: €0.23/km.
• Relocation support :
• First housing arranged and upfront payment of rent/deposit if needed
• €1,500 - €3,000 net relocation bonus
• Pick-up on arrival and onboarding support (bank, BSN, insurance, etc.)
• Work permit and visa assistance (if applicable).
• Team onboarding events and community support.

Want to know more about this opportunity? Apply straight away!