Maintenance Engineer

Location: Wingene, Flanders, Belgium

Department: Europe

Workplace: on_site

Employment Type: full

Description

Come and join the leading #avoexperts 🥑 

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.  

With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.  

We’re looking for an additional Engineer / Technician to join our team in Wingene, Belgium. 

Responsibilities include:

• Execute planned preventative maintenance, machinery inspections, and reactive repairs across site equipment
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, technical documentation, and spare parts/tool inventory
• Ensure high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and organisation within the workshop and operational areas
• Carry out maintenance activities safely, including risk assessments, LOTOTO procedures, PPE usage, and safe equipment handling
• Identify and report safety risks, promoting safe working practices across the site
• Collaborate closely with operators, team leaders, managers, and external contractors to prioritise work and resolve technical issues efficiently

Requirements

• Technical education (electromechanics, mechanics, or equivalent through experience)
• Experience and knowledge of technology and mechanics - ideally within food production.
• Several years of experience in a production environment
• Ability to be flexible working across Wingene and Oostende sites when needed with awareness of possible shifts being needed
• Basic knowledge of quality systems and HACCP standards
• Language skills: Good knowledge of English and Dutch

Benefits

We value your efforts, and we show it not only with words but also with actions. 

• Competitive market leading salary.

• The extensive package of extra-legal benefits includes many vacation days, hospitalization and group insurance, a mobile phone, meal vouchers, and eco vouchers. 

• You get a versatile job with impact, a lot of independence, and growth opportunities. 

• You can take home dips, avocado bowls, and many other avocado treats. 

• Even outside the workplace, the #guacsquad is a close-knit and fun group. From the annual team building to jogging in the forests of Wingene, playing padel, or the legendary football tournaments. And of course, the fun lunch breaks. 

SYROS DNA 

I MAKE IT HAPPEN 

a. I TAKE OWNERSHIP 

I am accountable and dedicated, taking ownership to ensure commitment and consistency. Staying committed, I can make confident decisions and maintain the momentum needed to achieve our Guacsquad goals. 

b. FOCUS TO GET THINGS DONE GOOD AND FAST 

My primary focus is on delivering quality results efficiently. I prioritize what really matters and proactively overcome obstacles. I strive to streamline work processes, eliminating unnecessary bureaucracy and time-wasting activities. 

c. I AM THE CUSTOMER. 

I actively listen to and value customer feedback. I prioritize customer satisfaction and strive for their happiness. I continuously learn from insights and input, using it to improve our products to make food happen where life happens. 

d.CELEBRATE EVERY SUCCESS, big or small. 

I believe in collaboration and being decisive also creates success. I create opportunities for Guacsquad fun. I appreciate the contributions of each team member and believe in being a supportive and essential team player. 

Ready to take your next step with us? Apply today to join our team of avocado enthusiasts and help shape the future of Syros. 

Please note that this position does not have a specific closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and the advert may be removed at any time. 

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.