Freelance Maintenance Technician (Electromechanical) – East Flanders
Contract: Freelance (6–12 months + extension)
Location: East Flanders (onsite)
Start: ASAP / Short notice preferred
About the Role
We are supporting a well-established industrial production company in East Flanders that is looking to strengthen its maintenance team with an experienced Freelance Maintenance Technician.
This role focuses on keeping production running efficiently through a mix of breakdown, corrective, and preventive maintenance within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform electrical and mechanical breakdown maintenance on production equipment
* Diagnose and resolve faults quickly to minimise downtime
* Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance tasks
* Work on motors, conveyors, pumps, and general production machinery
* Support continuous improvement of maintenance processes
* Collaborate closely with production and engineering teams
* Ensure all work complies with safety and quality standards
What You Bring
* Strong experience as a Maintenance Technician / Electromechanical Technician
* Hands-on experience in industrial production environments
* Solid skills in both electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
* Ability to work independently and respond effectively under pressure
* Experience with fault finding on automated production lines
* Dutch-speaking (essential for site communication)
Nice to Have
* Experience in food & beverage or process industry
* Basic PLC troubleshooting (Siemens or similar)
* Certifications such as VCA, BA4 / BA5
* Experience working as a freelancer / contractor
Why This Opportunity?
* Long-term freelance contract with strong chance of extension
* Immediate impact role within a high-demand maintenance team
* Stable environment with ongoing need for technical support
* Opportunity to work on varied production equipment
If you're a freelance maintenance technician open to your next project in East Flanders, feel free to get in touch to discuss further.