Job Description
Do you want to contribute directly to the production of life-saving vaccines and work on advanced pharmaceutical installations? In our Maintenance & Reliability (M&R) team in Boxmeer, you will have every opportunity to resolve breakdowns, carry out preventive maintenance and continuously improve the machines. And best of all: you work a fixed weekday schedule, so your weekends are truly yours.
For our location in Boxmeer we are looking for a: Maintenance Technician
Welcome to our team
Welcome to the Maintenance & Reliability team (M&R) of IPT Live Vaccines in Boxmeer. Together we ensure reliable technical installations that are essential for the production of vaccines for animal health. You will be part of a committed team of Technicians and Senior Maintenance Technicians, where collaboration, development and knowledge sharing are central. As a Maintenance Technician you work closely with the Senior Maintenance Technician and report to the Maintenance & Reliability Lead. Here you get the space to develop yourself and make a direct impact on our operation.
About the role
As a Maintenance Technician you play a key role in ensuring a reliable and efficient production environment. You are responsible for maintaining, optimising and improving our installations, so that processes continue to run safely and without disruption. With your technical knowledge and hands-on mindset, you contribute daily to the continuity of our operation. What makes this role especially interesting is the combination of technology, development and impact. You work with high-quality production machines and installations within a modern cleanroom environment, where you deal with mechanics, electrical engineering, pneumatics, hydraulics and industrial automation. You also have plenty of opportunities to develop further through training, courses and coaching. Your ideas are also valued. Together with engineers and maintenance planners, you work on technical improvements and smart maintenance solutions that further increase the reliability of our installations.
You work Monday through Friday on a clear rotating schedule. As a result you benefit from a good work-life balance and are almost every weekend free.
Work schedule
- Early shift: 06:00 - 14:30
- Late shift: 14:00 - 22:30
- Day shift: 07:30 - 16:00
To ensure the continuity of our production, you participate together with your colleagues in an on-call service. For any calls outside regular working hours you of course receive an appropriate allowance.
This role offers a varied technical challenge within an innovative production environment, where safety, quality and continuous improvement are central and where your contribution is directly visible in the success of the organisation.
Tasks and responsibilities
- Analysing and resolving technical faults.
- Carrying out preventive, corrective and inspection maintenance.
- Performing work in the fields of mechanics, electrical engineering, pneumatics, hydraulics and industrial automation.
- Implementing technical modifications and improvements.
- Increasing the reliability, availability and performance of installations.
- Supporting maintenance and investment projects.
- Guiding and directing contractors and external suppliers.
- Working according to GMP, safety, quality and compliance guidelines.
- Carefully recording work, findings and maintenance activities in the designated systems.
Your profile
- A completed technical MBO-3 or MBO-4 education, for example in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering or Control Engineering.
- Experience as a Maintenance Technician, Fault Technician, Maintenance Fitter or Technical Service Fitter.
- Knowledge of mechanical and electrotechnical systems and an affinity with industrial automation.
- A proactive work attitude and strong analytical ability in solving technical problems.
- Good command of the Dutch language and sufficient English proficiency to read technical documentation and procedures.
- A strong focus on quality, safety and working according to procedures.
- Willingness to work in shift work and to take part in on-call services.
- VCA and/or NEN3140 certification is an advantage, or you are willing to obtain it through us.
What we offer
Working with us means caring together with others for the health of animals in an international work environment with great colleagues. You get the chance to develop yourself and show who you are. You can also count on good employment conditions, such as:
- Competitive salary depending on your knowledge and experience.
- 3% year-end payment and an annual bonus based on individual and company results.
- Minimum of 35.5 days of leave.
- Travel expense allowance and a solid pension scheme.
- A high-quality company restaurant with daily fresh and healthy options.
- Excellent accessibility: the train station is located directly at our main entrance and there is ample parking.
- A contribution towards your personal sports subscription to support your vitality.
- A beautiful private park on the site, ideal for a walk, break or moment of relaxation.
- Mental wellbeing support via Lyra Health for you and your family members.
- Access to a separate prayer/meditation room.
- Extensive growth opportunities thanks to the size of the site and the presence of many disciplines and global departments represented in Boxmeer.
- A workplace within an organisation that continuously grows and develops.
Do you have questions about this vacancy?
Send your question together with the vacancy number and the title of the vacancy to this email address: RecruitmentNL@MSD.com. You can only apply via the website.
Animal Health
Our Animal Health division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to preserving and improving the health, well-being and performance of animals and the people who care for them. We are a worldwide team of professionals who work together to make a positive impact on animal care and the food supply around the world, and we have 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 digitally 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.
Additional location(s) Compensation Information:
Required Skills:
Equipment Maintenance, Field Failure Analysis, HVAC Systems, Industrial Electrical Installations, Industrial Equipments, Maintenance Engineering, Maintenance Operations, Maintenance Scheduling, Mechanical Equipment Repair, Mechatronics
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Job Posting End Date:
12/3/2026
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