Job Description

This job is in Holland - Full Time (40 Hours)

Location: Multiple sites (main location + secondary site)
Work schedule: Day shift / 2-shift system

Our client is a leading European manufacturer within the food production sector, supplying a wide range of products to international customers across retail, wholesale, and out-of-home channels. With a strong focus on quality, innovation, and efficiency, the organisation operates modern production facilities and continues to invest in technology, sustainability, and people.

The working environment is informal, professional, and safety-driven, with plenty of room for personal development and long-term growth.

Your Role: 

For our client, we are looking for a flexible Maintenance Technician who can be deployed at different production locations depending on operational needs and planning. One location will be your main base; work at the secondary location is typically required one fixed day per week.

You will be responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of production installations, ensuring safe and efficient operations.

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production machinery


• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and PLC-related faults


• Read and interpret electrical and technical schematics


• Carry out inspections and prioritise maintenance tasks


• Participate in on-call duty rotations (approximately one week per cycle)


• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation


• Collaborate with production teams and external technicians

Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering


• Proven experience in a technical maintenance role, preferably in food production


• Experience with electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and PLC systems


• Strong analytical skills and technical insight


• TIG welding experience is an advantage


• Familiarity with preventive maintenance processes


• Experience with MS Office and AutoCAD-type software


• Knowledge of NEN 3140 (or willingness to obtain)


• Willingness to work in a 2-shift system


• Minimum B2 level English


• Technically minded and comfortable working with digital systems

Offer: 

• Full-time position (40 hours per week)


• Shift allowance where applicable


• Informal, dynamic working environment


• 25 holiday days + 8% holiday allowance


• Travel allowance (from 5–35 km one way)


• Pension scheme


• Development and training opportunities


• Accommodation in shared housing with private room available

Relocation program: 

Our client offers candidates from abroad a relocation program so that you are fully supported in the move to the Netherlands.