Job Description
Would you like to be part of the start-up of a brand-new facility in Boxmeer?
As a technician, you will be involved from the very beginning in building, testing and getting all new machines and installations up and running. A unique opportunity to really make your mark. We are looking for an enthusiastic and eager-to-learn Technician who wants to help build our new factory in Boxmeer. Do you have experience with maintenance and troubleshooting faults, and are you ready for a new step? Then you are our new:
Maintenance Technician - Storage & Maintenance
Welcome to our team
Within the Inactivated Vaccines Pharmaceuticals department we work in cleanrooms where safety, quality and hygiene always come first. The Maintenance & Reliability team ensures that all machines and production lines keep running reliably.
You will work in a growing team of technicians, a senior technician, work planners and a maintenance support engineer. We are looking for a new colleague who sees it as a challenge to help set up the factory, with the aim of making the new facility run smoothly from day one.
About the role
You carry out maintenance according to an established maintenance plan on the machines within our production lines. You are also responsible for resolving technical faults on these production lines. If you cannot solve something yourself, you can always fall back on your fellow technicians. Furthermore, you think along about how our machines can become more reliable and better, and you work neatly according to procedures. Safety and hygiene are always central.
Tasks and activities
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Carrying out preventive maintenance according to the maintenance plan.
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Actively contributing to (maintenance) evaluations and proposing improvements.
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Independently resolving faults and independently running early, late and on-call shifts (we do not run night shifts).
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Contributing to building our Maintenance & Reliability team.
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Handling administrative work so that we can always trace what has happened and which work has been carried out on the machines or lines.
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Contributing to implementing changes and creating instructions.
Your profile
When working with vaccines, it must be done very carefully and cleanly. It is very important to follow the rules. You understand how important this is and feel responsible for it. You are a team player and can work well with the Operators and the Engineers. We value a willingness to learn more than having a lot of work experience. What you don't know yet, we will teach you. You bring the following:
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Completed technical training at least at MBO-3 level, preferably in mechatronics, electronics or control engineering.
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VCA (VOL) certificate and/or NEN3140, or willingness to obtain it through us.
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Ability to read and understand technical documents in Dutch and English.
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Good command of the Dutch language and reasonable ability to speak and read English.
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You are self-assured, communicatively strong, customer-oriented and a true team player.
Do you see a lot of yourself in this, but are not yet ready to apply formally? Come by for an informal conversation over a cup of coffee or tea. Then send an email to the email address at the bottom of this vacancy.
Fault and on-call service
Clear schedule, without night shifts.
Mon to Fri:
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3× day shift: 07:30 – 16:00
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1× early shift: 05:45 – 14:15
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1× late shift: 13:45 – 22:15
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No weekend shifts
On-call:
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1× per 6 weeks a weekend on-call shift
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Reachable between 06:00 and 22:00
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You first try to solve the problem by phone. If that is not successful, you come to the site.
What we offer
Working with us means together with others caring for the health of animals in an international work environment with pleasant colleagues. You get the chance to develop yourself and show who you are. You can also count on good employment conditions, such as:
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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 personal and company results.
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At least 35.5 days of leave.
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Travel 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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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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A beautiful private park on the grounds, ideal for a walk, break or moment of relaxation.
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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 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 organization that is continuously growing and developing.
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Extra allowance for early and late shifts and a fixed reward for the on-call service (in case of a call, the hours are compensated).
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.
Additional location(s) Compensation Information:
Required Skills:
Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Construction Safety Training, Electrical Repair, Equipment Reliability Improvement, Field Failure Analysis, HVAC Systems, Industrial Electrical Installations, Mechanical Equipment Repair, Mechatronics, PLC Programming, Preventive Maintenance, Process Control Technology, Process Operations, Reading Schematics, Refrigeration Systems
Preferred Skills:
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
n/a
Job Posting End Date:
12/3/2026
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