E-I & A Technician

In this role, you take ownership of maintaining and improving a wide range of electrical and instrumentation systems across a modern manufacturing environment. You focus on preventing downtime through structured inspections, precise calibration work, and well-coordinated repairs. By supporting modifications, assisting with PLC-related tasks, and documenting your activities clearly, you help ensure safe operations and reliable production while contributing to continuous technical and QHSE improvements.

Description

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance during scheduled stops and breakdowns to ensure maximum equipment reliability.
• Inspect, assess, and troubleshoot equipment issues, identifying root causes and resolving defects before they lead to downtime.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to complete repairs, restore production, and maintain safety and efficiency.
• Execute modifications and small projects, including preparing sketches, installing and testing PLC hardware, tuning control loops, and commissioning systems.
• Document all work clearly, manage materials and parts, and calibrate measurement and control instruments according to procedures.
• Maintain high QHSE standards, applying safe isolation practices and proactively suggesting technical or safety improvements.

Requirements

• Red Seal Electrician or Instrumentation Mechanician (or equivalent).
• 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing or process environment.
• Strong fault-finding ability in electrical, instrumentation and basic mechanical domains; able to read P&IDs, electrical schematics and loop diagrams.
• Working knowledge of PLC/SCADA environments (e.g. Siemens S7/TIA Portal) is advantageous.
• Structured communicator who documents work clearly and collaborates across disciplines; proactive about QHSE standards and safe isolation.
• Willing to learn Dutch and relocate to the Netherlands.
• Strong command of English and Afrikaans with a willingness to learn Dutch.

What we offer

At Employ IR, we believe in giving you the freedom and support to build a meaningful career abroad. We create an environment where you can use your skills to the fullest while growing personally and professionally. We offer:

• Base salary between €4.357 – €4.500 gross per month (based on experience)
• 8,33% holiday allowance on top of your annual salary
• Company vehicle (also available for private use)
• Help with relocation
• 25 vacation days
• Solid pension contribution
• A safe, stable and supportive working environment

About the client

Our client is a medium-to-large manufacturer specializing in technical nonwoven textile materials used in a wide variety of industrial and consumer applications. They process polymers into fibers, nonwoven fabrics and related composite materials for markets such as filtration, automotive, building materials, energy, and hygiene. Operating under a global group, they maintain a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and serving clients across multiple sectors with tailored solutions.

More information

About Employ IR

Employ IR is a Dutch recruitment agency dedicated to connecting skilled South African professionals with leading technical employers in the Netherlands. Our focus is on long-term career growth, professional fulfilment, and personal well-being. We support our candidates through every step of relocation and integration, ensuring a successful transition into Dutch working life.

Interested?

If you are excited about contributing your technical and maintenance skills to high-impact projects in the Netherlands, we’d love to hear from you. Simply apply now to express your interest. Know someone else who might be a good fit? Feel free to share this vacancy!