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

• Troubleshoot and solve technical issues (electrical, mechanical, PLC, motors, pumps, sensors, etc.)

• Optimize automated installations to boost output, quality, and reliability

• Perform both preventive and corrective maintenance tasks

• Repair or replace defective components according to safety regulations and documentation

• Support and train colleagues

• Contribute to the launch of new installations and car models

• Collaborate in a close-knit team environment

Your Profile

• Technical degree or equivalent experience (e.g. Bachelor in Electromechanics, Energy Tech, or 7th Secondary in Electrical/Control Techniques)

• PLC and automated system experience is essential (e.g. Siemens TiA, ABB, IRC5, etc.)

• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn

• Flexibility in tasks and work hours

• Comfortable working in a 2-shift system or fixed night shift

• English B2-C1 level is required; willingness to learn Dutch (training provided)

• Bonus: BA4 or BA5 certification

Compensation & Benefits

• Gross hourly rate: from €24.59/hour (based on experience)

• Monthly gross salary:

  • Early/Late shift: approx. €4600

  • Night shift: approx. €5200

• Estimated net salary:

  • Early/Late shift: approx. €2800

  • Night shift: approx. €3000

• Shift allowances:

  • +11% (early/late)

  • +26% (night)

• Meal vouchers: €6/day

• Working hours:

  • Early: 5:15 – 13:30

  • Late: 13:30 – 21:30

  • Night: 21:30 – 5:15

Extra Benefits

• Hospitalization insurance

• Pension savings

• Private accident insurance

• Affordable and healthy meals at on-site restaurant

• Volvo Employee Car Program after 1 year
  Drive the car you help build!

Housing & Transportation

• Shared housing provided for the first 3 months (private room)

• Reduced tax rate on free housing (€200–400/month)

• After 3 months, housing costs are covered by the employee

• Public transport or bike commute required initially (company bus not available during training)

• Travel to Belgium is at the employee's expense

For Non-EU Candidates

• Processing time for work/residence permit: approx. 5–6 months

• Candidates cover the cost of visa, police clearance, medical exam, document legalization, and translations

• Volvo covers administrative fee in Belgium for the permit application