Job Description

Job Summary
Job Opportunity: Millwright (South Africa ? Netherlands)
Location: Netherlands
Contract Type: Full-Time
Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing / FMCG / Engineering
Relocation Support Provided
Are you a qualified South African Red Seal Millwright looking to take your career abroad? Our client in the Netherlands is seeking skilled Millwrights to join their engineering and maintenance teams. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a world-class industrial environment, earn competitive European salaries, and build your future in one of the safest, most technologically advanced countries in the world.
About the Role
As a Millwright, you will perform mechanical and electrical maintenance across modern industrial facilities. Your role will include:
Fault-finding, repairs, and maintenance on machinery and production lines
Servicing motors, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, hydraulics, and pneumatics
Preventative and predictive maintenance (PPM)
Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical breakdowns
Supporting installation and commissioning of new equipment
Following EU safety standards and completing technical documentation
Requirements
To qualify, you must have:
Red Seal Millwright Trade Certificate (South Africa)
Minimum 3 years experience in industrial/engineering environments
Strong mechanical & electrical troubleshooting skills
Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating equipment
Basic PLC knowledge (advantageous)
Ability to read technical drawings and schematics
Good English communication skills
Valid Passport
Dutch language skills not required - training and integration support provided.
What's Offered
Competitive Dutch salary and benefits
Full relocation guidance and work permit support
Assistance with housing and settling in
Training on Dutch safety standards and workplace practices
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge European equipment
Career growth in a stable, high-demand industry
Ideal Candidate
You're a hands-on, reliable technician with a strong work ethic and a passion for solving mechanical and electrical problems. You value safety, teamwork, and delivering quality work - and you're ready for an international adventure.
Southey Contracting Offshore Division
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