Millwright (Relocate to the Netherlands)

About the position

ENVIRONMENT:

Opportunity in the Netherlands – Join a World of Cheese!

Are you a skilled Millwright looking for your next adventure? Do you love the idea of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where cheese takes center stage? Our client, a leading cheese producer serving customers globally, is expanding rapidly at their state-of-the-art facility in the Netherlands. With multiple new production lines and advanced equipment, they’re on the lookout for technically skilled Millwrights to join their growing team.

Important: Due to visa restrictions, applicants must be under the age of 30.

What will you do?

• Their Maintenance Technicians are at the forefront of a newly structured Technical Department. Following a year of rapid growth, the company is facing exciting challenges in both departmental organization and technical operations. With the recent addition of five production lines — and further automation underway — this role is critical to maintaining and enhancing technical performance.
• The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the smooth execution of both preventive and corrective maintenance. The facility includes a mix of older production lines and cutting-edge high-tech machinery, offering a diverse and stimulating technical environment. In addition to troubleshooting issues on the lines, the technician will handle malfunctions across all technical installations within the facility.

Who are you?

• You have completed a technical MBO-4 qualification.
• You bring extensive technical knowledge and insight.
• You have 3–5 years of experience in a similar role, ideally within a production environment.
• You communicate effectively and have a solid command of the Dutch language.
• You are a team player, ready to support colleagues with your expertise.
• You are decisive, composed under pressure, and structured in your approach.
• You are capable of maintaining oversight across multiple tasks and systems.

Where will you work?

This role is based in Bodegraven, where the company processes top-quality grated cheese with a team of around 120 colleagues. Their client base spans the food processing industry and the hospitality sector, focusing on large packaging (1, 2, and 5 KG) and small sachets for meal kits. The company continues to invest heavily in the site to meet growth objectives. The workplace is known for its warm, family-like atmosphere — whether in production or the office, everyone is familiar with one another. Candidates are encouraged to visit and experience the team spirit firsthand.

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Desired Skills:

• Millwright
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