Job description

As a Service Technician, your main focus will be troubleshooting breakdowns and conducting associated analyses, as well as carrying out corrective maintenance. Specific tasks include:


Identifying and analyzing reported breakdowns or deviations in production equipment and determining their root cause. If needed, engaging expertise or support (from your team, within the company, or external parties) in line with internal guidelines, procedures, and work instructions to ensure clarity of the issue.
Assessing the potential impact of the breakdown/deviation in consultation with the production department to assign the correct priority.
Performing corrective maintenance related to breakdowns, guiding and supporting colleagues or external parties involved, in accordance with procedures and work methods, to minimize disruption to production processes.
With an analytical mindset, you initiate and implement improvements wherever possible. Our factories operate 24/7, using complex installations (high-voltage systems, control systems) and equipment (measurement, regulation, and pneumatic tools).
You handle the standard troubleshooting tasks as a Service Technician.
You also participate in (improvement) projects to enhance the performance of our factory. This includes considering machine safety (Lock Out, Tag Out, Try Out), food safety, and ensuring proper administrative processing in our maintenance management system.


At our production site, over 800 colleagues from diverse backgrounds work in various disciplines. Every day, we produce high-quality (sweetened) condensed milk products. Our global market share of consumed condensed milk products is 10%. To achieve this, more than one billion liters of milk flow through our pipelines and high-tech installations each year. But it doesn't stop there—we also handle the full processing and packaging process.

Job requirements

What we ask


A completed Millwright education in a technical field such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechatronics, and/or several years of work experience in a similar position.
Affinity with electrical and control systems.
A preference for the dynamic nature of a complex factory environment.
Availability for 5-shift work.
Ability to quickly adapt to various tasks.
Capacity to maintain an overview of multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and act accordingly.
A responsible, decisive, results- and action-oriented mindset. Alongside other service technicians, you are prepared to roll up your sleeves.
Safety and quality are your top priorities. You contribute to optimal plant performance with your technical expertise, minimizing breakdowns and downtime. This enables you to go home at the end of the day with a sense of accomplishment.


What we offer


This position you receive a good salary(€3,376.26 to €4,150.71 based on 36 hours). Your salary will be determined by your experience
and qualifications.
A unique culture with Dutch roots, which has grown into an international organization with locations worldwide.
A healthy work-life balance, competitive salary, and excellent secondary benefits, including a 36-hour work week, 8% holiday allowance, a competitive pension plan, and a 4% year-end bonus.
Various training and coaching programs to support your professional development and career planning.
Strong encouragement for internal growth opportunities.
An informal and friendly work environment where you collaborate with motivated and professional colleagues.
Trust and autonomy to create long-term impact, contributing to better nutrition worldwide.

Who is Xelvin?


Xelvin is a Dutch consultancy company specializing in Engineering with 12 offices in the Netherlands one in Germany. We hire Vocational Education, Bachelor, Masters and PHD candidates with a background in Mechatronics, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Automotive and Physics.


Xelvin is specialized in International Recruitment, within Europe and beyond. In the past years we have helped over a thousand candidates from more than 50 different nationalities with finding their perfect job here in the Netherlands and are striving to help so many more! As Xelvin we hire candidates for a specific position for a set amount of time, after which a permanent contract with our client is granted and the candidates automatically transfers.


Onboarding & benefits


By your first payment you will receive € 3000,00 net relocation allowance.
For your 1st accommodation in the Netherlands you get support by the Xelvin with the help of our Housing Consultant.
In case of having to pay the 1st months’ rent or potential deposit, Xelvin is willing to pay it for you upfront, after which we’ll set up a loan agreement, for you to pay us back over the duration that you work for us.
Xelvin is certified to do VISA applications for you and your family, and get your work permit in order so you can travel and start working.
A relocation assistance allowance will be paid to you, to cover the cost of relocating to the Netherlands.
You (and your family) will be picked up at the airport or train station by your consultant/recruiter after your arrival, and will be taken to your accommodation.
Onboarding: we’ll advise you on how to set up a Dutch bank account, apply for health insurance, getting a Dutch BSN number, writing in with a dentist and general practitioner and other useful or necessary cases to arrange.
A presentation organized for all newly recruited engineers & technicians to make them aware of our Dutch tax system, 30% ruling and explaining the Dutch payslip.
A few social gatherings with all Xelvin employees and recruited engineers & technicians per year;
New Years drink, beverages and bites are served.
Summer BBQ, where you can grow your social circle and dance to some nice music while enjoying the food.

Salary

€3.500 - €4.250 gross income per month

Location

Cape Town
Bram Boogers

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Bram Boogers
Business Manager

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