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Job Description In Primary Posting Language (Include Requirements For Education, Experience And Skills)
Do you have several years of work experience as a (Senior) Maintenance Technician and experience in training and coaching technicians? Do you have an eye for improvements, are you hands-on, proactive, and a strong communicator? Do you want to work for a leading and growing organization within the pharmaceutical industry? Then apply now for the role of:
Senior Maintenance Technician
Our team:
Part of the Integrated Process Team (IPT) Live Vaccines at our Animal Health location in Boxmeer. Within this IPT, vaccines are produced and filled in large volumes. The Maintenance & Reliability team (M&R team) is responsible for the technical equipment and consists of, among others, Technicians and Senior Maintenance Technicians. As a Senior Maintenance Technician, you report to the Maintenance Supervisor, and together with the other Senior Maintenance Technicians, you are the first point of contact in their absence.
About the role
As a Senior Maintenance Technician, you are responsible for structurally identifying and resolving a wide range of technical problems in mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and industrial automation areas. You independently and collaboratively with the M&R team analyze and resolve technical malfunctions, monitor guidelines and procedures, and propose improvements to ensure or increase the availability and reliability of our equipment. This takes place within a cleanroom environment, where hygiene and safety are of paramount importance.
In consultation with the Work Planners, you schedule operational activities. For this, you independently maintain contact with internal and external parties and coordinate and supervise their work. You provide training and advice on technical aspects and provide input for drafting changes, regulations, work instructions, documentation, and maintenance plans.
You coach and support other technicians in resolving technically complex malfunctions in a structured manner.
Responsibilities
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Resolving and analyzing, independently or together with the M&R team, technical malfunctions and monitoring guidelines and procedures.
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Directing and coaching fellow Technicians in mechanical, electrical, and industrial automation areas.
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Submitting improvement proposals to ensure or increase the availability and reliability of equipment.
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Planning operational activities, discussing with the Work Planner if necessary.
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Independently maintaining contact with external parties and coordinating and supervising their work.
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You are involved in predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance, modifications, and provide advice and support during the execution of maintenance and investment projects.
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Providing training and advice on technical aspects, providing input for drafting changes, procedures, documentation, and maintenance plans.
Your profile
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Minimum completed MBO4 education, preferably in Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics/Electronics/Control Engineering.
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At least five years of work experience in a similar role, preferably, though not necessarily, within a pharmaceutical, food, or chemical environment where work is performed according to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) guidelines.
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Specialist professional knowledge in mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrotechnical, and industrial automation fields, all completed with a certificate or diploma.
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Experience in supervising and coaching Technicians.
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NEN3140 certified.
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Skilled in writing reports and procedures.
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Ability to understand and read technical documents in Dutch and English.
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Good verbal and written skills in Dutch and English.
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Willingness to work in a shift schedule and participate in on-call duty.
As a Senior Maintenance Technician, you are proactive, a strong communicator, and besides the hands-on work, you find satisfaction in coaching and guiding fellow technicians. You are organizationally strong, able to set priorities well, and working according to fixed procedures and guidelines is second nature to you.
Do you recognize yourself in the points mentioned, but not all of them? Apply anyway! We would love to have a conversation with you to discuss the possibilities.
What we offer
Working with us means working with others to ensure the health of animals in an international work environment with great colleagues. You get the opportunity 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% end-of-year bonus and an annual bonus based on individual and company results.
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At least 35.5 vacation days.
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Travel allowance and a solid pension scheme.
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A high-quality company restaurant with fresh and healthy options daily.
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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 to your personal gym membership to support your vitality.
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A beautiful private park on the premises, ideal for a walk, break, or moment of relaxation.
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Mental well-being 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.
Do you have questions about this vacancy?
Send your question along with the vacancy number and the title of the vacancy to this email address: [email protected]. You can only apply via the website.
Required Skills:
Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Computer Literacy, Electrical Maintenance, Equipment Commissioning, HVAC Systems, Hydraulic Systems, Instrumentation Systems, Instrument Calibrations, Managing Engineering Teams, Mechanical Maintenance, PLC Programming, Pneumatic Systems, Preventive Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Technology Finance, Test Instruments
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:
10/22/2026
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