Job added on: 23 September 2026

Maintenance Technician – 5-Shift System Breda

Maintenance Technician – 5-Shift System Breda

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For a technical manufacturing company in the Breda region, we are looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician.

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving highly automated production lines. You will work on both electrical and mechanical technical challenges, troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and perform preventive maintenance to keep the production process running reliably.

You will work both in the technical workshop and on the production floor, together with operators and other technical colleagues. Your technical insight and problem-solving skills will help prevent downtime and continuously improve the production process.

What will you do?

• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical breakdowns on production machinery

• Perform preventive maintenance and overhaul activities

• Inspect machines and installations and identify potential technical issues

• Analyse malfunctions together with production operators

• Measure, test and adjust components to identify and resolve technical problems

• Document breakdowns, maintenance activities and solutions digitally

• Take action to prevent recurring technical failures

• Support operators and colleagues with technical questions

• Contribute ideas and improvements to machinery, processes and maintenance procedures

• Work both independently and as part of a technical team

What do we look for?

• A technical MBO-3 level education, preferably in Mechatronics or a similar field

• Relevant experience in maintenance, industrial technology or a comparable technical environment

• Experience with electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting

• Good technical understanding and a practical approach to solving problems

• A strong sense of responsibility and a hands-on mentality

• Comfortable working independently as well as as part of a team

• Willingness to work in a 5-shift system

What do we offer?

• A full-time position in a modern and highly automated production environment

• A competitive salary of approximately €3,500–€4,200 gross per month, excluding shift allowance, depending on experience

• An attractive 5-shift allowance on top of your base salary

• Extensive training and development opportunities

• The possibility to obtain additional technical certificates and qualifications

• A varied technical role with both electrical and mechanical challenges

• Opportunities to grow within the technical department

• A stable, long-term position within an international manufacturing organisation

Xelvin supports technical professionals in finding suitable career opportunities within the engineering sector. We work with a large number of renowned companies in Eindhoven and the surrounding area.

From mechanical engineering firms to manufacturing companies and industrial organisations: thanks to our extensive network, we can find a technical challenge that matches your skills and ambitions.

Our consultants know the market and will support you throughout your career. Together, we’ll ensure you can continue to grow within the engineering sector.

Britt Welten
Managing Consultant

+31 (0)6 30 91 76 09
b.welten@xelvin.nl

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