Electrical Technician – Packaging & Production (Netherlands)

About the role

Head Professionals is seeking a qualified Electrical Technician to join a Dutch packaging and production company on a permanent basis. The role involves maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems on packaging and production lines, with full relocation support to the Netherlands.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems on packaging and production lines.
• Diagnose and repair PLC‑controlled equipment and robotic systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective electrical maintenance.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and control diagrams.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to reduce downtime.

Required profile

• Red Seal Electrician, Trade Test, or equivalent electrical qualification.
• At least 2 years of experience with PLC systems and production line electrics.
• Experience in food or pharmaceutical manufacturing is a strong plus.
• Fluent in Afrikaans (essential).
• Willingness to relocate permanently to the Netherlands.

Required skills

• PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Robotic system maintenance.
• Interpretation of electrical schematics and control diagrams.
• Preventive and corrective electrical maintenance.
• General electrical troubleshooting on production equipment.

What we offer

• €4 357 gross per month.
• Permanent contract.
• 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.