Maintenance Technician (Volvo) – Belgium (Gent)

Job description:

• Diagnostics and Repair: Analyse and resolve faults in electrical, mechanical, PLC and other automated systems.
• Optimization: Improve the efficiency and reliability of production facilities.
• Maintenance: Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to prevent breakdowns.
• Repairs and Replacement: Identify, repair or replace damaged systems and components (e.g. sensors, motors).
• Collaboration: Work with a team of technicians on new installations, processes and car models.
• Work schedule:

- Early/Late Shifts: 5:15 AM – 1:30 PM and 1:30 PM – 9:30 PM
- Night Shift: 9:30 PM – 5:15 AM
What we offer:

• Starting gross salary: €24.59 per hour.
• Monthly net salary: approximately EUR 2,600 for early/late shifts and EUR 2,900 for night shifts
• Shift bonuses:

- +11% for early/late shifts.
- +26% for night shifts

• Meal vouchers worth EUR 6 per day
• Contract with direct employer – first for one year, second for an indefinite period
• Accommodation: First month free, then €500 per month
• Year-end bonus – 8.33% of annual gross salary
• Holiday allowance – 15.38% of annual gross salary
• Benefits for each child
• Assistance with travel formalities

Required knowledge and skills:

• Analytical skills: Strong ability to analyze and solve complex technical problems.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work in shifts (early/late shifts) and permanent night shifts.
• Knowledge of automated production lines and PLC-controlled machines
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Good command of English
• Willingness to learn Dutch (Volvo offers language classes)