Who is DESOTEC?
DESOTEC, founded in 1990, is the leading provider of mobile filtration solutions in Europe and has been building a strong and growing presence in the United States since 2023. Thanks to its unique, flexible, circular service concept and the extensive expertise built up over many decades, DESOTEC unburdens its industrial customers and helps industries grow and thrive while reducing the environmental impact of their operations.DESOTEC's customer base is constantly growing thanks to a strong focus on 24/7 service and a commitment to design and deliver the best purification solution in close dialogue with the customer. DESOTEC has about 450 employees worldwide, all committed to helping protect the planet by driving positive ecological change across industries. In 2026, DESOTEC earned its second consecutive EcoVadis Gold rating for sustainability, placing it among the top 5% of companies assessed worldwide.
Further information is available at www.desotec.com. Follow @desotec on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
Your tasks & responsibilities?
- Responsibility for quality: You are responsible for the optimal production of high-quality regenerated carbon. By carefully adjusting the process parameters, you ensure excellent production output.
- Operational responsibility: You start, operate, monitor, and shut down various technical installations, ensuring the production process runs smoothly without interruptions.
- Problem solving: When technical issues arise, you analyze the cause and perform the necessary repairs or adjustments to ensure the production process remains efficient.
- Process optimization: You actively contribute ideas for improving current processes and suggest adjustments that increase the efficiency and sustainability of production.
- Forklift operation: You perform various tasks using the forklift, ensuring smooth and safe operations throughout the production process.
If you’re ready to work in a dynamic and innovative environment where you can continuously contribute to improvements, you’re the person we’re looking for!
Who are you?
- Diploma: You hold at least a graduate degree, preferably in process technology, electromechanics, electronics, chemistry, or a related technical field, or you have equivalent relevant experience.
- Technical Knowledge: You are able to read technical and electrical diagrams (P&ID).
- Experience: Preference is given to candidates with experience as a process operator in an industrial environment.
- Languages: You speak Dutch and English well.
- Attitude: You are analytical, eager to learn, and can stay calm under pressure. Safety is always your top priority.
- Work schedule: You work 39 hours per week (morning shift: 5:48–14:00 and afternoon shift: 13:48–22:00)
If you can’t tick every box, but you fully recognize yourself in our core values Teamwork, Excellence, and Devotion, we definitely encourage you to take your chance!
What does your team look like?
You will join a close-knit team of 9 colleagues in Rumbeke, consisting of technical operators, a process expert, and forklift drivers. You report directly to the team leader.
What's in it for you?
In exchange for your boundless commitment and enthusiasm, you get a lot in return:
- Competitive Salary: We guarantee a (more than) market-competitive gross salary, depending on your experience.
- Extralegal Benefits: To optimize your salary package, you can count on meal vouchers, group and hospitalization insurance (via AG Insurance), and the option for bike leasing after 1 year of service.
- Partnership Discounts: Via 'Benefits at Work', you get discounts at Center Parcs, Zalando, bol.com, Krëfel, Decathlon, and many more.
- Flexible Leave: There is no collective closure at DESOTEC. You enjoy 26 paid vacation days and have the freedom to take an additional 10 unpaid days. This allows you to increase your flexible leave to 36 days!
- Grow like (activated) charcoal: you get every opportunity to master your new role and grow personally and professionally through an extensive range of training programs.
- Fun and Relaxation: You are regularly invited to after-work drinks and other fun activities. Each team also receives a teambuilding budget – you decide how to spend it!