Senior Maintenance Technician

Exciting Opportunity in European Plastics Recycling!

Join a leading international family business at the forefront of the circular economy! Our client, a key player in the European plastics recycling industry since 1970, is seeking a skilled Senior Maintenance Technician to join their team in Zeewolde, Netherlands. If you have a passion for electrical engineering and a drive to contribute to a sustainable future, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

As a Senior Maintenance Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring optimal and efficient production processes. You’ll leverage your expertise to support fellow technicians, enhance their electrical skills, and tackle a diverse range of maintenance tasks on industrial machinery.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Utilizing your extensive knowledge to mentor and guide colleagues in enhancing their electrical proficiencies.
• Collaborating effectively with fellow technicians to achieve seamless and efficient production operations.
• Conducting thorough (preventive) maintenance on a variety of factory machines.
• Expertly troubleshooting electrical malfunctions and implementing effective solutions.
• Maintaining the highest standards of safety in all tasks performed.
• Providing crucial support to technicians during breakdown services, and when necessary, delegating electrical tasks to certified electricians.
• Personally undertaking a range of electrical tasks.
• Interpreting and utilizing schematics, drawings, and manuals to create, install, and connect both simple and complex circuits.
• Working with a broad spectrum of technologies including installation technology, control technology, pumps, motors, and mechanical engineering.

What you’ll need to bring to the team:

• A solid educational foundation with a Matric / N4 qualification.
• A recognized Millwright Trade Test.
• An N1 – N6 qualification will be highly advantageous.
• A valid South African Drivers’ License.
• Fluency in Afrikaans is essential and mandatory.
• Completion of a 3-year apprenticeship.

What our client offers you:

• Full-time employment (40 hours per week, day shift) within a stable and growing international company.
• A competitive monthly salary of €4 100 euros (approximately R86 100).
• A comprehensive good pension scheme for your future security.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development through dedicated training programs.
• Access to a well-equipped workshop featuring modern machines and equipment.
• A diverse and engaging range of tasks with a significant degree of autonomy.
• Genuine appreciation for your contributions, reflected in various perks such as weekly fresh fruit and participation in a vitality program.
• The chance to be part of a rapidly expanding international family business.
• A workplace where you actively contribute to a circular future and make a positive impact on the environment.

Ready to take your career to the Netherlands and contribute your expertise to a company that values sustainability and its employees?

Apply today by contacting Justin Peach at [email protected] or connect on LinkedIn.

Visit our website: rporecruitment.co.za or email your CV to [email protected].

Please note that only suitable candidates will be contacted telephonically within 3 days. If you do not hear from us, your CV will be kept on file for future opportunities.