Industrial Electrician (International Opportunity - The Netherlands, On-site)
Company
ABC Real estate
Location
Johannesburg
Posted
5 days ago
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Industrial Electrician (International Opportunity - The Netherlands, On-Site)
An international engineering recruitment group is seeking a qualified **Industrial Electrician** with experience in a production environment to join projects in **The Netherlands**.
This is a full-time, on-site opportunity offering relocation support and a structured 2-year contract.
Minimum Requirements
- Trade Tested **RED SEAL Industrial Electrician**:
- N5 or N6 qualification (advantageous)
- 2-4 years’ experience in a production/manufacturing environment (food production, mining, agricultural or similar)
- Fluent in **Afrikaans and English** (essential)
- Valid driver’s license and passport
- Willing to work shifts
Technical Experience Required
- Electrical maintenance and troubleshooting on production line machinery
- Preventative maintenance in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with:
- Motors
- Conveyors
- Frequency drives / VSDs
- Relays and control panels
- Basic PLC exposure (Siemens advantageous)
- Fault finding on automated systems
- Understanding of electrical schematics
- Experience in food production or mining environments preferred
This opportunity is ideal for a technically strong Industrial Electrician seeking international exposure within a high-standard European production environment.
An international engineering recruitment group is seeking a qualified **Industrial Electrician** with experience in a production environment to join projects in **The Netherlands**.
This is a full-time, on-site opportunity offering relocation support and a structured 2-year contract.
Minimum Requirements
- Trade Tested **RED SEAL Industrial Electrician**:
- N5 or N6 qualification (advantageous)
- 2-4 years’ experience in a production/manufacturing environment (food production, mining, agricultural or similar)
- Fluent in **Afrikaans and English** (essential)
- Valid driver’s license and passport
- Willing to work shifts
Technical Experience Required
- Electrical maintenance and troubleshooting on production line machinery
- Preventative maintenance in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with:
- Motors
- Conveyors
- Frequency drives / VSDs
- Relays and control panels
- Basic PLC exposure (Siemens advantageous)
- Fault finding on automated systems
- Understanding of electrical schematics
- Experience in food production or mining environments preferred
This opportunity is ideal for a technically strong Industrial Electrician seeking international exposure within a high-standard European production environment.
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