Maintenance Technician

Newell Brands; Sint-Niklaas; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LinkedIn Learning access

Discounts on products

Referral program

Seniority recognition

Resource groups

Diversity & inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Newell Brands in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure continuity and reliability of production processes on-site. This permanent, full-time role includes shift-work and hands-on maintenance of machinery and facilities.

You will diagnose, repair, and set up equipment, read technical drawings, and cooperate with external technicians. Fluent Dutch and English are required; a mechanical or electro-mechanical degree is expected, with PLC knowledge.

Qualifications

• Mechanical or electro-mechanical degree or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on maintenance experience in a technical role.
• Ability to read technical drawings and PLC basics.

Responsibilities

• Preventive Maintenance: Execute scheduled maintenance tasks to avoid breakdowns and keep machinery running efficiently.
• Corrective Maintenance: Diagnose and repair equipment and utility issues using schematics, manuals, and technical tools.
• Machine Setup: Perform tool changes, adjust settings, and conduct test runs to ensure machines meet quality standards.
• Facilities & Utilities: Maintain site utilities (compressed air, HVAC, lighting, safety systems) to ensure smooth and safe operations.
• Documentation: Accurately log maintenance activities, update technical documentation, and contribute to continuous improvement plans.
• Collaboration: Support external technicians during installations or major repairs and help maintain an orderly, efficient workspace.

Skills

Technical problem solving

Hands-on maintenance

Team collaboration

Communication

Dutch language

English language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electro-Mechanical/Automation

Tools

Omron PLC

Siemens PLC

Beckhoff PLC

Job description

Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

Job ID: 15124

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time (shift work)

Workplace Type: On-site

Location: Sint-Niklaas, Belgium

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be a key player in ensuring the continuity and reliability of our production processes. Your work will help safeguard both the performance and longevity of our machinery and facilities, supporting a safe and efficient working environment for everyone on site.

This is an opportunity to bring your technical skills into an environment that values proactive thinking, hands‑on solutions, and team collaboration. If you are someone who thrives on solving problems, enjoys variety in your day‑to‑day, and passionate about technical maintenance — we would be delighted to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Preventive Maintenance: Execute scheduled maintenance tasks to avoid breakdowns and keep machinery running efficiently.
• Corrective Maintenance: Diagnose and repair equipment and utility issues using schematics, manuals, and technical tools.
• Machine Setup: Perform tool changes, adjust settings, and conduct test runs to ensure machines meet quality standards.
• Facilities & Utilities: Maintain site utilities (compressed air, HVAC, lighting, safety systems) to ensure smooth and safe operations.
• Documentation: Accurately log maintenance activities, update technical documentation, and contribute to continuous improvement plans.
• Collaboration: Support external technicians during installations or major repairs and help maintain an orderly, efficient workspace.

What You Bring

• Education: Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical, Automation Graduate/ bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: Proven practical, hands‑on experience in a maintenance or technical role.
• Technical Skills: Ability to read technical drawings; PLC programming knowledge (Omron, Siemens, Beckhoff)
• IT Proficiency: Comfortable with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Language skills: Fluent in Dutch and English (written and spoken).
• You: A strong communicator with a hands‑on mindset. Passionate about collaboration and continuously seeking ways to grow and enhance your skills.

Why Join Us?

• Professional Development: Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning with over 17,000 courses.
• Ethics and sustainability: Environmentally friendly and social business practices.
• Exclusive benefits: Discounts on our products, referral program, seniority recognition and resource groups to encourage diversity and inclusion.
• Core Values: Integrity, teamwork, passion for winning, ownership, and leadership.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well‑known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments.