A challenging job in a fast-growing company with a family character? That is what you will find at Westvlees!
With more than 50 years of experience, Westvlees has become an established name in the food sector. With the most advanced technologies we provide products of excellent taste and quality. These products are very diverse: from carcasses to cordon bleu, from carrés to royal crowns, winter or summer products, it doesn't matter, we have it!
Westvlees is a proud pillar of Belgian Pork Group, a leading network of 8 Belgian sites that together process 420,000 tons of high-quality pork every year – a large part of which is exported to over 50 countries worldwide.
But behind those numbers lies something even more important: a warm, family-like work culture, driven by passionate professionals who love their craft. Want to join this family? Good news: to ensure the continuity of our operations in the slaughterhouse, we are looking for a motivated maintenance technician in our weekend shift!
🧩 What will you do?
As a mechanical technician, you play a key role in keeping our machinery and installations running smoothly in the slaughtering and processing departments. Your tasks are varied and hands-on:
Maintain and repair conveyor belts, chains, hoists, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Replace bearings, shafts, gears, pumps and other mechanical parts
Assemble, disassemble and adjust machines and equipment
Perform preventive maintenance according to schedule
Diagnose and resolve mechanical breakdowns
Support technical improvement projects
Follow safety, hygiene and food safety procedures
🎯 Who are we looking for?
You have a background in mechanics, electromechanics or equivalent experience
You enjoy hands-on mechanical work: assembling, repairing, adjusting
You are a skilled welder
You have basic knowledge of industrial electricity
You can read mechanical plans and technical drawings
You are practical, self-motivated and respect hygiene standards
You love to work during the weekends
🎁 What do we offer?
A modern, well-equipped working environment
Freedom to schedule holidays – no collective closure
Full-time permanent contract with competitive salary based on experience
A wide range of benefits: possibility for a car, discounted meat purchase, family activities, holiday gifts, …
Long-term job security and real growth opportunities in a stable and expanding company
On-site padel court to enjoy with colleagues
A great restaurant with steak and fries every Thursday
👋 Ready to take the next step?
We’d love to meet you! Apply today and become part of the Westvlees family. Still have questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out to Marijn Moyaert: +32 496 52 59 06 or marijn.moyaert@westvlees.com