Hiring a electromechanic in Belgium: pay, scarcity and how to find one
Everything you want to know before you open a vacancy for a electromechanic: what the market pays, how hard the profile is to find, what candidates weigh and how we search.
The facts at a glance
| Market-rate gross range | €2,800 – €4,000 gross per month per month, premiums and benefits excluded; from our role profiles and vacancy data |
|---|---|
| Employer cost per year | €51,167 to €73,096 indication for a full-time blue-collar, including employer social security, holiday pay and year-end premium |
| Bottleneck profession | Yes. VDAB lists "Industrieel elektromecanicien" on the 2026 list of bottleneck professions. VDAB counts it among the ten largest bottleneck professions in Flanders. |
| Joint committee | often in these committees; the committee follows your company's main activity |
| Statute | blue-collar |
Source for scarcity: VDAB, Knelpuntberoepen 2026 (read on 2026-10-03).
Why is a electromechanic hard to find?
VDAB ranks this profession among the ten largest bottlenecks in Flanders. The inflow from technical education is too small for the demand, and anyone who masters the combination of electricity and mechanics is quickly pulled into maintenance or automation.
Who hires a electromechanic?
Manufacturers in metal, chemicals and food, installation companies, machine builders and maintenance contractors.
What does a electromechanic weigh before moving?
A workshop with order and decent tools, colleagues to learn from, fair pay for shifts and overtime, and training on new installations.
How we search for this profile
We search in the region of your site, because this profile does not relocate for a job. We also approach recent graduates with internship experience and technicians in related trades who want to make the step.
How an assignment runs
- Vacancy intake. We discuss the technical context, the team, responsibilities, salary, must-haves and desired timing.
- Market approach. Active search, network outreach and selection of professionals relevant to your role.
- In-depth screening. We assess experience, technical knowledge, motivation, availability and salary expectations.
- Selective shortlist. We only introduce candidates who have been interviewed and have given their consent.
- Guidance and follow-up. We support interviews, feedback and the offer, and follow up after the start.
What we are looking for right now
A selection of the assignments open today, so you can see in which sectors and regions we are active for this role.
- Electrical Technician Train Maintenance · Gistel, West Flanders
Need a electromechanic?
During the intake we discuss the role, the package and the feasibility, and tell you honestly what we can and cannot find. You generally only pay when you hire someone.
Frequently asked questions
What does a electromechanic cost as an employer?
On top of the gross salary you pay employer social security, holiday pay and usually a year-end premium. For the market-rate range that comes to roughly €51,167 to €73,096 per year as an indication. The employer cost calculator works it out for your own amount and statute.
Is electromechanic a bottleneck profession?
The answer is in the facts above, with the cause VDAB gives. The list is renewed every year; we re-read it at every new edition.
Which joint committee covers a electromechanic?
The joint committee follows your company's main activity, not the role. This profile usually sits in PC 111, PC 149.01, PC 116, PC 118. Our sector pages give the pay scale, the indexation and the premiums per committee.
What do I pay AltusConnect?
In most assignments you only pay when you hire someone, as a percentage of the gross annual salary or as a fixed amount. If the hire ends within the guarantee period, we find a replacement free of charge. We do not ask for exclusivity. The details are on the page about how we work and charge.