Reliability and Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) in the Netherlands
MDT Technical Placements · Netherlands
Overview
An engineering company in the Netherlands is looking for a young Reliability and Maintenance Engineer with a mechanical engineering qualification and 2 to 3 years of heavy industry experience. This fixed term role offers the chance to work abroad while using your Afrikaans and technical skills. If you are under 27 and ready for an international opportunity, this could be your next step.
About the role
Join an engineering company in the Netherlands as a Reliability and Maintenance Engineer. You will focus on keeping heavy steel plant equipment running smoothly through planned, preventative and predictive maintenance.
Your day to day work will include:
- Carrying out general planned and preventative maintenance and repairs
- Performing predictive maintenance and repairs to avoid breakdowns
- Managing the job card system using a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS)
- Working closely with the maintenance team to improve plant reliability
This is a fixed term, temporary full time position based in the Netherlands. You must be younger than 27 years old and fluent in Afrikaans (understand, speak, read and write) to be considered. The salary is negotiable.
Requirements
- Matric or Grade 12
- BSc or Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Younger than 27 years old
- At least 2 to 3 years of relevant reliability or maintenance engineering experience in the heavy or steel industry
- Computer literate, especially with CMMS (computerised maintenance management system)
- Proficient in Afrikaans (understand, speak, read and write)
Responsibilities
- Perform general planned and preventative maintenance and repairs
- Conduct predictive maintenance and repairs
- Manage the job card system using CMMS
- Ensure reliability engineering in a heavy steel plant
Job details
- Organisation
- MDT Technical Placements
- Location
- Netherlands
- Job type
- Contract
- Experience level
- Junior (2+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Construction & Engineering
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This role is a great chance to gain international experience early in your career. Make sure your CV clearly shows your hands on maintenance work in heavy industry and any experience you have with CMMS software. Since fluency in Afrikaans is essential, mention it on your CV and be ready to use it during the interview. The company is looking for someone young and eager to learn, so highlight your willingness to adapt and work in a new country. Prepare for questions about specific maintenance projects you have handled and how you prioritise safety and reliability in a plant environment.
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