Maintenance Team Leader

As Maintenance Team Leader you keep our production lines running smoothly. You lead a daily team of maintenance mechanics, technicians and contractors (15 FTE). Together you fix breakdowns quickly and safely and make sure preventive maintenance runs on schedule.

You have a sharp eye for safety and quality. You play an active role in developing your team. You’re constantly working on improving processes. Your technical know-how and leadership help you set the right priorities and make decisions under pressure.

A taste of what you'll do:

• Leading, coaching and developing your team;
• Coordinating and prioritising breakdowns and maintenance work;
• Ensuring safety and quality guidelines are followed;
• Monitoring and optimising maintenance plans and KPIs (such as downtime, MTTR and MTBF);
• Working closely with production, QA, suppliers and external partners;
• Reporting on performance and advising on improvements and investments.

• You have a completed mbo-4 qualification in a technical field;
• You have proven experience in leading and developing technical teams;
• You have experience with technical maintenance in a production environment;
• You have strong communication skills and a coaching leadership style;
• You are organised, decisive and have a coaching leadership style;
• You have knowledge of maintenance systems (e.g. Rimses) and relevant safety, health and environmental laws and regulations.

• A good salary between €5,500 and €6,900 gross per month, excluding a 3% year-end bonus and 8% holiday pay;
• A permanent contract straight away with a two-month probation period;
• A full-time role of 40 hours in day shift (36 hours negotiable);
• 40 days off per year (25 holiday days + 15 ATV days for full-time employment);
• Travel allowance from 10 km one-way (maximum €157 per month);
• A good pension scheme;
• Group insurance, including accident, liability and WIA top-up;
• Opportunities to develop further through training and courses;
• Lots of freedom and room for initiative, your ideas matter;
• A healthy work-life balance;
• Extras such as discounts on our own products, a gym membership scheme, a laptop, phone and fresh fruit daily at all locations. 

With nearly 1,000 employees in the Netherlands and revenue of around EUR 300 million, Van Geloven is building ambitious growth plans. We are the clear market leader in frozen snacks and meal components for the retail and foodservice channels. Our brand portfolio includes strong brands such as Mora, Van Dobben, de Bourgondiër, Ad van Geloven, Van Lieshout Snacks and Souflesse.