Relocate to Belgium | Employer-Sponsored Opportunity
A leading manufacturing company in Belgium is looking for an experienced Millwright to join its maintenance and engineering team.
If you're a qualified artisan with strong mechanical and electrical maintenance experience who enjoys troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and improving production equipment, this is your opportunity to build a long-term international career with a modern European manufacturer.
Successful candidates will receive employer-sponsored relocation and immigration support throughout the recruitment process.
About the RoleAs a Millwright, you'll be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and optimising industrial production equipment to ensure maximum reliability, efficiency, and uptime.
Working within a modern manufacturing environment, you'll play a key role in preventing breakdowns, solving technical challenges, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.
What You'll Be DoingYour responsibilities will include:
Performing mechanical and electrical maintenance on production machinery and technical installations
Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation-related faults
Carrying out preventative maintenance to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime
Assisting with troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment, sensors, and frequency drives
Identifying opportunities to improve machine performance and production efficiency
Recording maintenance activities and completing technical documentation
Working closely with production and engineering teams to optimise plant performance
Maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and housekeeping
Supporting continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
We're Looking ForTo be successful in this role, you'll have:
A recognised qualification in Millwright, Electromechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or equivalent practical experience
Proven experience in industrial maintenance or manufacturing environments
Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
Experience with PLC-controlled equipment and frequency drives
A solid understanding of industrial production machinery and automated systems
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
A proactive attitude with the ability to work independently and within a technical team
Advantageous ExperiencePreventative maintenance programmes
Automated manufacturing equipment
Continuous improvement or Lean Manufacturing environments
Candidate RequirementsSouth African citizen
Willing and able to relocate to Belgium
Valid passport (or willing to obtain one)
Good Afrikaans proficiency is essential
Valid driver's licence (where required)
Passion for continuous learning and technical development
What's On OfferPermanent, full-time employment in Belgium
Competitive European salary and benefits package
Modern manufacturing facilities with advanced production technology
Ongoing technical training and professional development
Stable employment with a leading international manufacturer
Supportive engineering team focused on innovation and continuous improvement
Excellent long-term career growth opportunities
Build Your Future in BelgiumIf you're a qualified Millwright looking to take your skills and career to an international level, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step towards your career in Belgium.