Millwright – Food & Beverage Production (Netherlands)

About the role

Head Professionals is recruiting a qualified Millwright for a permanent position with a Dutch food and beverage production employer. The role offers full visa sponsorship, a company car, covered flights and first‑month accommodation to support a smooth relocation to the Netherlands.

Key responsibilities

• Perform planned and breakdown maintenance on food production machinery and packaging lines.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and hydraulic faults on high‑speed production equipment.
• Carry out alignment, bearing replacement, and conveyor system repairs.
• Read and work from technical drawings and maintenance schedules.
• Collaborate closely with production teams to minimise downtime.

Required profile

• Millwright Trade Test (Red Seal) or N‑Diploma.
• At least 2 years of experience in food, beverage or FMCG manufacturing.
• Fluent in Afrikaans (essential); English or Dutch a plus.
• Willingness to relocate permanently to the Netherlands.

Required skills

• Mechanical maintenance
• Hydraulic systems
• Machine alignment
• Bearing replacement
• Conveyor system repair
• Technical drawing interpretation
• Maintenance scheduling

What we offer

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