Electrical Technician – Food & Beverage Manufacturing (Netherlands)

About the role

Head Professionals is seeking a qualified Electrical Technician for a permanent role with a Dutch food and beverage manufacturing company. The position offers full relocation support, including visa sponsorship, a company car, flights and initial accommodation.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and repair electrical systems on food production and packaging lines.
• Diagnose faults on motors, drives and control panels.
• Perform preventive electrical maintenance to minimise line stoppages.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Collaborate with production teams to respond to faults quickly.

Required profile

• Red Seal Electrician, Trade Test or equivalent electrical qualification.
• Experience in food, beverage or FMCG manufacturing is preferred.
• Comfortable working in hygiene‑controlled production environments.
• Fluent in Afrikaans (essential).
• Willingness to relocate permanently to the Netherlands.

Required skills

• Electrical systems maintenance.
• Motor and drive fault diagnosis.
• Control panel troubleshooting.
• Interpretation of electrical schematics.

What we offer

• Salary €4,357 gross per month.
• Permanent contract with a 5‑year Highly Skilled Migrant visa.
• Company car, covered flights and first month’s accommodation.
• Housing and transport assistance, Dutch language lessons reimbursement.
• 25 vacation days per year.