Fitter and Turner – Food & Beverage Manufacturing (Netherlands)

About the role

We are seeking a qualified Fitter and Turner to join a leading food and beverage manufacturing company in the Netherlands. The role involves maintaining and repairing production equipment while supporting a smooth, hygienic manufacturing line.

Key responsibilities

• Fabricate, machine, and repair mechanical parts for production equipment.
• Carry out preventive maintenance on food production and packaging machinery.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults on the line.
• Interpret engineering drawings and work to precise tolerances.
• Coordinate with production teams to minimise line downtime.

Required profile

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

Required skills

• Mechanical fabrication
• Machining
• Mechanical repair
• Preventive maintenance
• Mechanical fault diagnosis
• Interpretation of engineering drawings
• Working to precise tolerances

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.