Maintenance Manager (Zaltbommel)

Vanderlande; Zaltbommel; On-site; EUR 53,568 - 65,844; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 vacation days

Health & Wellbeing budget

Commuting allowance

Training facilities for skill development

Company health centres with gym

Job summary

A global leader in automated logistics is seeking a Maintenance Manager for their Zaltbommel site. In this role, you will lead the site-based maintenance team at DHL, ensuring optimal performance of automated systems and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You will need strong people management skills, technical expertise in maintenance, and excellent communication abilities in both Dutch and English. The position offers a competitive salary and significant personal development opportunities within a professional environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of technical experience with minimum 3 years in a management role.
• Experience with large-scale automated systems is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Leading the site-based maintenance team and ensuring high system availability.
• Managing service contracts and translating KPIs into team objectives.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives based on performance data.

Skills

Strong people management skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English

Proven troubleshooting experience

Proactive and improvement-driven personality

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Maintenance Manager (Zaltbommel)

Are you ready to lead performance in a highly automated, day‑shift operation?

Are you driven to lead technical teams and turn performance data into operational excellence? Do you thrive at the heart of operations, working closely with customers while driving continuous improvement in complex automated environments? And are you comfortable balancing people leadership, KPI ownership, and stakeholder management? Then this Maintenance Manager role could be your next career step so read on and apply!

Responsibilities

• As Maintenance Manager, you are fully responsible for the end‑to‑end maintenance performance of the automated handling system on site.
• Leading, coaching, and developing the site‑based maintenance team, including onboarding, performance management, and retention
• Managing and governing the performance‑based service contract, translating contractual KPIs into daily priorities and clear team objectives
• Monitoring performance data, identifying gaps, and driving continuous improvement initiatives based on root‑cause analysis
• Acting as the primary operational and technical interface for the customer and the Vanderlande Global Service Desk
• Preparing, presenting, and aligning KPI results, improvement plans, and next steps with customer management
• Ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution of all maintenance activities while actively promoting a strong HSE culture
• Leading escalation management during major or prolonged incidents and coordinating internal teams, subcontractors, and external partners
• Overseeing maintenance administration, including spare parts management, tooling, CMMS accuracy, and basic financial and contractual support
• Representing Vanderlande on site as a reliable, professional, and trusted long‑term partner

What do we ask from you?

• A Bachelor (HBO) degree in a technical field such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Logistics Engineering
• At least 5 years of technical experience (electrical and/or mechanical), with a minimum of 3 years in a management or team‑lead role
• Strong people‑management skills, with the ability to translate strategy and KPIs into daily operational actions
• Proven troubleshooting experience in mechanical, electromechanical, and control/PLC systems
• Strong analytical skills with a performance‑driven, continuous‑improvement mindset
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills, including the ability to act diplomatically with customer management
• Strong communication skills in both Dutch and English
• Solid HSE knowledge and a clear safety‑first mentality
• A proactive, pragmatic, flexible, and improvement‑driven personality
• Experience with large‑scale automated systems is a strong advantage

About the team

You will lead the site‑based maintenance team at DHL in Zaltbommel, working closely with DHL operations, subcontractors, and Vanderlande specialists from head office. Together, you ensure high system availability, safe operations, and continuous performance improvement within a long‑term service partnership.

The team operates in close alignment with customer management and Vanderlande Global Services, combining operational ownership with a strong focus on collaboration, reliability, and continuous improvement.

What we offer

In the challenging and responsible position of Maintenance Manager – DHL Zaltbommel Site you will have the chance to make a significant contribution to industry‑leading projects and be connected to our dedicated people and customers. We offer a position in an informal, international and professional working environment with plenty of room for personal development. By joining our profitable and growing company you will be able to reach your goals and focus on your future. This position offers a competitive salary range of €4.800,00 up to €5.900,00 per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance) with a comprehensive travel allowance on top. Through exceeding performance expectations, you even have the possibility to grow outside this scale.

On top of your fixed salary you’ll receive the following secondary benefits:

• 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days)
• Flexible working hours
• Limited hybrid working possibilities aligned with a site‑based role
• A Health & Wellbeing budget worth €300,- per calendar year
• Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport
• Working from home allowance
• Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance
• On‑site company health centres with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists
• Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills
• A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives
• And a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista

Your application

Would you like to join a profitable and growing company that enables you to take ownership, grow professionally, and shape the future of automated logistics? Then we invite you to apply by completing the application form and uploading your CV and motivation letter.

For more information, please contact Britt Laarhoven on +31 413 – 49 33 73.

Diversity & Inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.