Job Description
We are looking for a driven and organised professional who gets energy from planning, coordinating and optimising maintenance processes in a high-tech production environment.
For our Animal Health site in Boxmeer, we are looking for a:
Maintenance Planner
Welcome to our team
Within the Integrated Process Team (IPT) Antigen, you will work in the Maintenance & Reliability team, consisting of approximately 12 colleagues. Together with two other maintenance planners, you will work on further professionalising the department and supporting the growth of our IPT. You will report to the Maintenance & Reliability Lead and work closely with technicians, engineers and internal and external partners.
About the role
As Maintenance Planner, you are responsible for preparing, coordinating and optimising maintenance work on production installations and auxiliary equipment. Your goal is to ensure maximum technical availability and reliability of our installations, in line with production, safety and quality objectives. You play a key role in structuring and improving maintenance processes and are an important link between operations, engineering and external parties.
Tasks and responsibilities
- Preparing, coordinating and handing over maintenance work on, and maintenance shutdowns for, production equipment and installations
- Ensuring optimal availability and reliability of assets within GMP, HSE and company guidelines
- Acting as technical expert in the field of maintenance and installations, including for Root Cause Analysis and HAZOPs
- Analysing maintenance processes and initiating improvements
- Aligning and planning work with internal stakeholders, contractors and engineering
- Directing and guiding technicians and external contractors during execution
- Maintaining contacts with external suppliers and overseeing the quality of their work
- Supporting modifications and investment projects
- Drafting procedures, work documentation and maintenance plans
- Providing technical advice and training where needed
Your profile
- Completed technical education at least at MBO-4 level
- At least 5 years of experience as a Maintenance Planner, preferably in pharma, chemicals or food
- Broad technical knowledge of production installations (e.g. control and electrical engineering, fermenters, Cleaning in Place (CIP) and autoclaves)
- Experience with maintenance planning and work permit processes
- Strong analytical and organisational skills
- Continuous focus on quality, safety and compliance
- Experience with systems such as SAP PM, MS Office and/or MS Project is a plus
- Able to read technical documentation in Dutch, English and preferably German
- Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management
- Proactive, independent and assertive in communication
What we offer
Working with us means collaborating on health in an international work environment with dedicated colleagues. You will have every opportunity to develop yourself and show who you are. You can also count on attractive employment conditions:
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Competitive salary depending on your knowledge and experience.
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3% year-end payment and an annual bonus based on individual and company results.
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At least 35.5 days of leave.
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Travel expense allowance and a solid pension scheme.
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A high-quality company restaurant with daily fresh and healthy options.
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Prefer being outdoors? There is a beautiful private park on the site, ideal for a walk, a break or a moment of relaxation.
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Excellent accessibility: the train station is located directly at our main entrance and there is ample parking.
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A contribution towards your personal sports subscription to support your vitality.
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Mental wellbeing support via Lyra Health for you and your family members.
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Access to a separate prayer/meditation room.
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Extensive career growth opportunities thanks to the size of the site and the presence of many disciplines and global departments represented in Boxmeer.
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A workplace within an organisation that is continuously growing and developing.
AnimalHealth
Our AnimalHealth division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to preserving and improving the health, welfare and performance of animals and the people who care for them. We are a worldwide team of professionals working together to make a positive impact on animal care and the global food supply, and we feel a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society and our planet. Through our commitment to The Science of Healthier Animals®, we offer veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the broadest ranges of veterinary medicines, vaccines and health management solutions and services, as well as an extensive offering of digital connected identification, traceability and monitoring products. We invest in dynamic and extensive R&D resources and a modern, global supply chain. We are active in more than 50 countries, while our products are available in around 150 markets.
Do you have questions about this vacancy?
Send your question, including the vacancy number and the vacancy title, to: [email protected]
Interested? Apply directly via our careers site by uploading your CV and cover letter.
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Required Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Analytical Thinking, Asset Maintenance, Asset Management, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Computer Literacy, Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), Electrical Maintenance, Engineering Principle, Equipment Commissioning, Equipment Maintenance, Field Services, HVAC Systems, Hydraulic Systems, Instrumentation Systems, Instrument Calibrations, Life Cycle Planning, Maintenance Scheduling, Managing Engineering Teams, Mechanical Maintenance, PLC Programming, Pneumatic Systems, Power Management, Preventive Maintenance, Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) {+ 7 more}
Preferred Skills:
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
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Travel Requirements:
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
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Job Posting End Date:
11/18/2026
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