Job added on: 03 July 2026

Maintenance Technician – Relocate from Portugal to the Netherlands Porto

Maintenance Technician – Relocate from Portugal to the Netherlands Porto

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Start your technical career in the Netherlands

Are you an experienced Maintenance Technician based in Portugal and ready for an international step in your career? Xelvin is looking for motivated technical professionals who want to relocate to the Netherlands and work in industrial maintenance, production technology or technical service environments.

In this role, you will work as part of a technical department and help keep machines, production lines and installations running smoothly. You will solve technical issues, carry out preventive maintenance and contribute to a safe, reliable and efficient production process.

This position is suitable for technicians with experience in industrial maintenance, mechanics, electromechanics, automation or technical service.

What you will do

As a Maintenance Technician, you are responsible for maintaining, repairing and improving technical installations and production equipment. You will work in a practical, hands-on environment where no two days are the same.

Your responsibilities may include:

  • Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on machines, production lines and technical installations.
  • Diagnosing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic or hydraulic faults.
  • Repairing and replacing machine parts, sensors, motors, pumps, conveyors or other technical components.
  • Supporting production teams when technical problems occur.
  • Carrying out inspections and basic testing of equipment.
  • Reading and using technical drawings, electrical diagrams or machine documentation.
  • Registering maintenance activities and technical findings.
  • Thinking along about improvements in reliability, safety and efficiency.
  • Working according to safety standards and company procedures.
  • Cooperating with colleagues from production, engineering and technical service.

Depending on your experience, the role can be more mechanically, electrically or electromechanically focused.

What you bring

For the Portuguese market, we are looking for practical technicians with a solid technical education and hands-on experience in an industrial environment.

You have:

  • A technical education such as Curso Técnico Profissional / Nível 4 or higher in one of the following areas:
    • Mecatrónica
    • Manutenção Industrial
    • Eletromecânica
    • Eletrotecnia
    • Automação
    • Mecânica
    • Industrial Technology or similar
  • At least 2 years of experience in industrial maintenance, technical service, production maintenance or machine maintenance.
  • Good mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting skills.
  • Experience with industrial equipment, production lines, machinery or automated systems.
  • Basic knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic systems.
  • The ability to read technical drawings or electrical schematics is a strong advantage.
  • Experience with PLC-controlled machinery is a plus, but not always required.
  • A practical, hands-on mindset.
  • A safe and responsible way of working.
  • Willingness to work in shifts, depending on the company and production environment.
  • Good communication skills in English.
  • Motivation to relocate from Portugal to the Netherlands.

Dutch language skills are not required. English is a must.

What Xelvin offers you

Relocating to another country is a big step. Xelvin supports you throughout the process, from the first interview to your first working day in the Netherlands.

We offer:

  • A full-time job with long-term perspective in the Netherlands.
  • A competitive gross monthly salary between €2,800 and €4,200, depending on your experience, technical background and the type of company.
  • Possible shift allowance, depending on the working schedule and production environment.
  • 25 paid holidays, in addition to Dutch public holidays.
  • 8.33% holiday allowance.
  • Pension arrangement.
  • Support with your relocation from Portugal to the Netherlands.
  • Assistance with documentation needed to work in the Netherlands.
  • Guidance from our housing consultant in finding accommodation.
  • Support during onboarding and your first period in the Netherlands.
  • Personal guidance from Xelvin.
  • Opportunities for training, courses and career development.

About Xelvin

Xelvin is an international recruitment agency with more than 16 years of experience in technical recruitment and relocation. We help technical professionals find the right job in the Netherlands and support them with the practical steps needed to relocate.

We work with companies in industries such as manufacturing, machinery, food production, energy, logistics, high-tech, maintenance and technical service.

Our goal is not only to help you find a job, but to help you build a stable and successful career in the Netherlands.

Rubin Dellink
Project Manager

+31 (0)6 82 09 25 99
r.dellink@xelvin.nl

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