Maintenance Technician

Auto Electrician / Millwright – Heavy Mobile Equipment - Belgium

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Auto Electrician or Millwright with a strong background in the maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of electrical and electronic systems on heavy mobile equipment.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years' experience working on trucks, buses, mining equipment, earthmoving machinery, or other heavy-duty mobile assets. This role is ideally suited to a technician whose experience is predominantly focused on auto-electrical systems rather than mechanical maintenance.

The position offers the opportunity to work in a technically advanced environment where reliability, safety, and quality workmanship are highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and electronic faults on heavy mobile equipment.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical systems.
• Install, repair, and replace wiring harnesses, sensors, control modules, and electrical components.
• Conduct fault finding using diagnostic software, multimeters, and other testing equipment.
• Diagnose and repair CAN Bus communication faults.
• Maintain and repair vehicle lighting, charging, starting, and battery systems.
• Troubleshoot electronic engine management systems and control units.
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Perform inspections and identify potential electrical failures before breakdowns occur.
• Support equipment reliability initiatives through root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety and quality standards.
• Complete maintenance documentation and service reports accurately.

Minimum Requirements

• Qualified Auto Electrician or Millwright.
• Minimum 5 years' post-trade experience in a heavy mobile equipment environment.
• Proven experience working on trucks, buses, mining equipment, earthmoving equipment, or heavy commercial vehicles.
• Strong auto-electrical experience with electrical fault finding as a primary responsibility.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Experience using diagnostic tools and electronic fault-finding equipment.
• Sound knowledge of DC electrical systems, electronic controls, sensors, relays, and CAN Bus systems.
• Ability to work independently and make technical decisions in a breakdown environment.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Experience

Experience on one or more of the following equipment brands would be advantageous:

• Caterpillar
• Komatsu
• Volvo
• Scania
• Mercedes-Benz
• MAN
• DAF
• Iveco
• Bell Equipment
• Hitachi
• Liebherr
• Sandvik
• Epiroc

Key Competencies

• Advanced electrical fault-finding skills.
• Strong analytical and diagnostic ability.
• High attention to detail.
• Commitment to safety and quality.
• Ability to perform under pressure.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Proactive approach to maintenance and reliability improvement.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a trade-qualified technician whose career has been primarily focused on the electrical and electronic systems of heavy mobile equipment. They possess extensive experience diagnosing complex faults, working with modern vehicle control systems, and ensuring maximum equipment availability through effective maintenance and troubleshooting.