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 mechanical technician!

🧩 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

• 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

• 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: fresh meals in the company restaurant, 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.