Job Details
Posted 24 July, 2026
Job Id: 629213
Maintenance Technician
Job Description
Are you looking to join a highly automated, state of the art logistics operation within a global healthcare organisation? This is an excellent opportunity for a hands on Maintenance Technician to support the reliability and performance of advanced automated warehousing and material handling systems.
Working as part of a team maintenance professionals, you will play a key role in ensuring critical logistics equipment remains operational, helping keep products moving efficiently through a fast paced distribution environment.
The Role
As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining a range of automated logistics and facility systems. You’ll respond to breakdowns, perform preventative maintenance and work closely with colleagues to maximise equipment uptime and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and restore operations as quickly as possible.
- Maintain and troubleshoot automated logistics systems including high bay cranes, pallet lifts, sorting equipment and conveyor systems.
- Support the maintenance of cooling, heating and facility infrastructure.
- Handle calls from the control room, accurately document interventions and escalate issues when required.
- Carry out preventative maintenance activities to reduce downtime and improve system reliability.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve technical issues.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
About You
- Bachelor’s degree in Electromechanics or a related technical discipline.
- Initial professional experience within a maintenance, engineering or technical environment.
- Strong technical knowledge of electricity, mechanics, hydraulics and pneumatics.
- Comfortable diagnosing faults across both electrical and mechanical systems.
- Fluent Dutch and English language skills.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
- Self motivated with a proactive approach to problem solving.
Working Pattern
- Rotating early and late shifts.
- Occasional night shift cover when required.
- Participation in an on call rota approximately one week every 2 months
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
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