We're Hiring: Maintenance Technician – Fully Automated Production Lines
Location: Ghent, Belgium
Contract: 1-year fixed term, with potential for a permanent contract after a positive evaluation
About the Role
Are you passionate about high-tech automation and ready to make an impact in the automotive industry? Join Volvo Car Ghent, a leader in innovation and electrification, as a Maintenance Technician working on fully automated production lines.
You will be part of a dedicated technical team responsible for keeping our cutting-edge production systems running at peak performance.
Your Responsibilities
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Troubleshoot and solve technical issues (electrical, mechanical, PLC, motors, pumps, sensors, etc.)
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Optimize automated installations to boost output, quality, and reliability
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Perform both preventive and corrective maintenance tasks
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Repair or replace defective components according to safety regulations and documentation
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Support and train colleagues
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Contribute to the launch of new installations and car models
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Collaborate in a close-knit team environment
Your Profile
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Technical degree or equivalent experience (e.g. Bachelor in Electromechanics, Energy Tech, or 7th Secondary in Electrical/Control Techniques)
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PLC and automated system experience is essential (e.g. Siemens TiA, ABB, IRC5, etc.)
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Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn
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Flexibility in tasks and work hours
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Comfortable working in a 2-shift system or fixed night shift
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English B2-C1 level is required; willingness to learn Dutch (training provided)
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Bonus: BA4 or BA5 certification
Compensation & Benefits
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Gross hourly rate: from €24.59/hour (based on experience)
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Monthly gross salary:
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Early/Late shift: approx. €4600
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Night shift: approx. €5200
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Estimated net salary:
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Early/Late shift: approx. €2800
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Night shift: approx. €3000
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Shift allowances:
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+11% (early/late)
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+26% (night)
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Meal vouchers: €6/day
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Working hours:
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Early: 5:15 – 13:30
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Late: 13:30 – 21:30
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Night: 21:30 – 5:15
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Extra Benefits
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Hospitalization insurance
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Pension savings
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Private accident insurance
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Affordable and healthy meals at on-site restaurant
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Volvo Employee Car Program after 1 year
Drive the car you help build!
Housing & Transportation
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Shared housing provided for the first 3 months (private room)
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Reduced tax rate on free housing (€200–400/month)
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After 3 months, housing costs are covered by the employee
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Public transport or bike commute required initially (company bus not available during training)
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Travel to Belgium is at the employee's expense
For Non-EU Candidates
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Processing time for work/residence permit: approx. 5–6 months
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Candidates cover the cost of visa, police clearance, medical exam, document legalization, and translations
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Volvo covers administrative fee in Belgium for the permit application