Facilities / Maintenance & EHS Lead

Qabird; Zoeterwoude; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial & Health Benefits

Birth/Parental leave

Individual Development Plans

Free parking

Commuting allowance

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Qabird is seeking a Facilities / Maintenance & EHS Lead based in Zoeterwoude, Netherlands. This role involves overseeing maintenance and repairs of manufacturing equipment and ensuring EHS compliance across three sites.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and over 3 years of experience in facilities maintenance. Strong communication skills in Dutch and English are essential, alongside a passion for health and safety.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in facilities maintenance or plant engineering.
• Strong continuous improvement mindset with Lean manufacturing exposure.
• Familiarity with Dutch workplace safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily maintenance of production equipment.
• Maximize site operational uptime through preventive maintenance programs.
• Maintain a hands-on presence on the shopfloor for technical guidance.

Skills

Mechanical/Electrical Troubleshooting

Automated Manufacturing Machinery

HVAC

Facility Utility Management

English Communication

Dutch Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Maintenance

Job description

Job Description

Are you a hands‑on technical expert looking to take ownership of plant reliability and infrastructure? As the Facilities / Maintenance & EHS Lead, you will be the driving force behind the daily maintenance, repair, and optimal functioning of our manufacturing equipment, utilities, and facility infrastructure.

In this role, you will focus heavily on technical uptime, asset management, and vendor coordination to ensure seamless manufacturing operations at Zoeterwoude and Almere, while providing light technical alignment for our site in Helmond. While maintaining a strong operational and engineering focus, you will also ensure basic site Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance is woven seamlessly into everyday technical workflows. You will act as a key technical influencer across the shopfloor of our 3 sites in the Netherlands, without directly managing a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical & Equipment Maintenance: Supervise, schedule, and coordinate all daily maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work on production equipment, plant machinery, and facility utility systems.
• Asset Reliability: Maximize site operational uptime by developing, implementing, and optimizing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• On-the-Floor Presence: Maintain a hands‑on presence on the shopfloor to guide technical workflows, solve engineering challenges, and influence teams without direct authority.
• Vendor & Project Management: Act as the primary point of contact for external contractors, equipment manufacturers, and technical suppliers regarding infrastructure upgrades and specialized facility servicing.
• Continuous Improvement: Utilize an Enterprise Lean System (ELS) mindset to identify operational bottlenecks, reduce waste, and improve facility energy efficiency.
• Essential EHS Alignment: Oversee basic environmental, health, and safety compliance for the three sites; lead minor incident investigations (near‑misses, technical releases) and ensure maintenance activities strictly adhere to safe work permits and Dutch legal codes.
• EHS Culture & Advocacy: Demonstrate and champion a strong passion for EHS standards, serving as a proactive safety role model and actively motivating shopfloor teams to embrace a culture of safety and compliance.
• Multi‑site Collaboration: Travel for day visits approximately once every two weeks to support facilities maintenance reviews and alignment at the Almere and Helmond sites.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical technical experience).
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in a facilities maintenance, technical operations, or plant engineering role within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Technical Skills: Strong technical proficiency in mechanical/electrical troubleshooting, automated manufacturing machinery, HVAC, and basic facility utility management.
• Methodologies: Strong continuous improvement mindset with exposure to Lean manufacturing practices (ELS, 5S, TPM).
• EHS Basics: Familiarity with safety codes and basic Dutch workplace safety regulations to ensure all maintenance workflows remain safe and compliant.
• EHS Passion: Demonstrated strong passion for EHS standards; highly motivated to champion workplace safety and naturally influence shopfloor colleagues to do the same.
• Communication & Mobility: Excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English. Willingness to travel bi‑weekly to alternative Dutch locations. Must be based in the Netherlands and authorized to work without sponsorship.

Benefits

• Financial & Health Benefits: Benefit from our PGB Pension Fund.
• Time Off & Flexibility: Enjoy Birth/Parental leave in accordance with Dutch labor law.
• Continuous Development: We invest in your growth with Individual Development Plans, regular Development Discussions, and customized training programs tailored to your needs.
• On‑Site Perks: Take advantage of free parking and a commuting allowance (80km per day by car) / public transport reimbursement.
• Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in volunteer activities to support Non‑Profit Organizations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability, please contact us to request an accommodation at [email protected].

Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.