Electrical Installation Technician

Enschede, the Netherlands 32 - 40 hours Full-time €4,357 - €5,500 per month

As an Electrical Installation Technician, you will bring control systems to life on machines and process installations for a wide range of industrial customers. After a thorough onboarding period, you will take responsibility for wiring, installing control panels and testing systems on site, making sure every installation runs safely and reliably from day one. You will join a hands-on, down-to-earth team based in Enschede, in the East of the Netherlands, where craftsmanship, respect and enjoying your work go hand in hand. No two projects are the same: one week you may be working at a water treatment plant, the next at a food production facility or a recycling site.

Description

As an Electrical Installation Technician, you are the person who turns a design into a working installation. Your tasks will include:

Installing and connecting control systems on machines and process installations
Pulling, terminating and connecting cables in the field
Installing and wiring control panels on site
Testing and commissioning systems together with engineers and the end customer
Identifying and resolving faults during installation and start-up
Reporting progress and documenting changes accurately

You will work for customers in special machine building, water treatment, the food and process industry, recycling and energy distribution. This variety means you continually broaden your technical knowledge and get to work with a wide range of equipment and technologies. As you are regularly on site with customers, you represent the team and help build strong, lasting relationships.

Requirements

We are looking for a skilled technician with a genuine passion for electrical engineering. You take pride in delivering neat, high-quality work, you communicate clearly with colleagues and customers, and you bring energy and a positive attitude to the team.

You should have:

Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal) as an Electrician or equivalent
Several years of relevant experience in electrical installation work, preferably in an industrial environment
Experience with, or a strong interest in, control systems and panel wiring is an advantage
A valid Wireman’s License is an advantage
A valid driver’s license
Good communication skills in English and Afrikaans and a customer-oriented attitude

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 - €5.500 gross per month (based on experience)
Work-related expenses fully covered, including relocation to the Netherlands
8% holiday allowance on top of your annual salary
25 vacation days + 13 ADV per year
Company vehicle (also available for private use)
Solid pension contribution
A safe, stable and supportive working environment

About the client

Our client is a specialist provider in the electrotechnical sector, delivering design, installation, inspection and maintenance services for electrical installations across industrial, utility and process plant environments. With over 30 years’ experience and a team of more than 60 specialists, the company supports clients from new build and automation to preventive service and inspection in water treatment, food & pharma, industry and utility markets.

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.

Published on 30 September 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about working in the Netherlands, your relocation or the process at Employ IR? Below are the questions we receive most often. Can't find your question? Please feel free to contact us.

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How does health insurance work in the Netherlands?

In the Netherlands, you are required to have health insurance, which covers essential services such as doctor visits, hospital care and medications. Health insurance costs about €150 per month. Employ IR offers independent experts to help you choose a health insurer, and the government ensures that all insurers offer the same basic coverage. There is an annual deductible, but most basic care is covered. For a referral to a specialist, you first visit your family doctor. Additional insurance is also available for extras such as dentistry or physical therapy. The system is accessible and guarantees quality care for everyone.

How long does the relocation process take?

After you sign your contract with Employ IR, the process usually takes about 6-8 weeks before you are in the Netherlands. However, this depends on factors beyond our control, such as the workload at the IND (Immigration and Naturalisation Service).

What documents do I need to move to the Netherlands?

Everyone participating in the relocation process needs a passport and an unabridged birth certificate (with apostille). If you are married and want to bring your partner to the Netherlands, you also need a marriage certificate (with apostille). If you are in a long-term relationship but not married, you and your partner must both provide a declaration of marital impediment (with apostille). The unabridged birth certificates, marriage certificates and declarations of impediment to marriage can be obtained from the Department of Home Affairs. Apostilles can be obtained from DIRCO.

Can I use my South African driving licence in the Netherlands?

Yes, if you have applied for the 30% ruling, you can use your South African driving licence for the first six months. It is important that you convert your South African driving licence to a Dutch driving licence at your municipality after your 30% ruling has been approved. If you do not convert your driving licence within the first six months, it will become invalid and you will have to take a driving test again in the Netherlands.

How much does it cost to move to the Netherlands through Employ IR?

In short, very little.

More comprehensive: Employ IR covers all costs related to your move, except for expenses incurred in South Africa, such as for your personal documents and other personal items.

What Employ IR arranges

We arrange your entire move to the Netherlands and take care of the process for you. With our years of experience in visa procedures, we handle your visa application quickly and carefully, including applications for your partner and children. We arrange your housing, transport with a company car, Dutch lessons and the application for the 30% ruling. We also take care of the details from start to finish: from personally welcoming you at the airport to helping you register with a GP and sports clubs, apply for child benefit and much more. Your relocation manager guides you personally throughout the process.

What you arrange and pay for yourself

Employ IR pays the estate agent and covers the costs of finding your home; you pay the monthly rent yourself. You also arrange your own personal documents in South Africa and private insurance, including health insurance, which is compulsory in the Netherlands.