Maintenance Planner CDC JUMBO KW

WITRON Logistik + Informatik GmbH; Nieuwegein; On-site; EUR 47,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Vacation days 28

Profit sharing

Commuting allowance

Career development

Job summary

WITRON Logistik + Informatik GmbH is seeking a Maintenance Planner for CDC JUMBO KW to design and oversee maintenance strategies at our automated distribution centre in the Netherlands. You will schedule technicians, manage work orders, and monitor costs while coordinating with multiple on-site departments and the Spare Parts Coordinator.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year in planning roles and several years as maintenance technicians, able to work in English and Dutch preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum MBO 4 or equivalent with technical discipline.
• Experience in maintenance planning and scheduling essential.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain maintenance strategy and translate into practical plans.
• Analyse existing maintenance activities and improve schedules and work instructions.
• Plan preventive and corrective maintenance using modern methodologies.
• Schedule technicians and issue maintenance work orders.
• Monitor labour hours, spare parts, costs and progress.
• Advise on planned maintenance with on-site departments and customers.
• Provide guidance for complex maintenance tasks to technicians.
• Collaborate with Spare Parts Coordinator to order materials and tools.
• Perform quality inspections and document registrations.
• Evaluate activities and perform cost analyses.
• Identify root causes of disruptions and implement sustainable solutions.
• Develop maintenance and inspection plans with Performance Engineer; create improvement orders in Witool.
• Contribute to training initiatives to enhance team competencies.
• Support planning of large projects like overhauls and modernization.
• Maintain and update KPIs, reports and documentation in collaboration with the team.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Maintenance scheduling

Analytical thinking

English communication

Project-oriented work

Education

MBO 4 / EQF Level 4

HBO bachelor in engineering

Tools

Witool

Job description

The WITRON Group is a global leader in highly automated logistics solutions and a trusted partner for some of the world's largest retailers. From system design and implementation to ongoing operations and maintenance, we ensure maximum efficiency and reliability throughout the entire supply chain.

Our teams of skilled technicians, engineers, and automation specialists work with cutting-edge technology every day. Together, we keep complex automated distribution centres running at peak performance through innovation, expertise, and a passion for continuous improvement.

As part of the WITRON Group, WIOSS BeNeLux is responsible for the technical operation and optimization of highly automated logistics systems across the region

Maintenance Planner – CDC JUMBO KW

We offer you

• a high-tech work environment within a state-of-the-art automated distribution centre
• a full-time position of 38 hours per week in day shift
• a competitive monthly salary, a one-year contract from day one, and an excellent pension scheme
• 28 vacation days, profit sharing, commuting allowance, and other attractive benefits
• extensive training, development, and career growth opportunities

Your role in our team

• implement and maintain the appropriate maintenance strategy and translate it into practical and effective maintenance plans for the on-site maintenance team
• analyse existing maintenance activities and continuously improve maintenance schedules, procedures, and work instructions
• independently plan both preventive and corrective maintenance activities using modern maintenance methodologies
• schedule the required maintenance technicians and issue maintenance work orders
• monitor ongoing maintenance activities regarding labour hours, spare parts, costs, and progress
• consult and advise various on-site departments and the customer regarding planned maintenance and repair activities
• provide maintenance technicians with the necessary information and guidance for specific and complex maintenance tasks
• collaborate closely with the Spare Parts Coordinator to identify, order, and manage the required materials and tools
• perform quality inspections on completed maintenance work and verify related documentation and registrations
• evaluate completed maintenance activities and perform cost analyses based on labour hours, shift reports, spare parts consumption, and maintenance costs
• work together with the on-site maintenance team to identify the root causes of system disruptions, fault rates, and fault durations, and implement sustainable solutions
• analyse maintenance, repair, conversion, overhaul, modernization, and improvement processes and ensure proper documentation of implemented optimizations
• develop maintenance and inspection plans, including task content, intervals, and scheduling, in cooperation with the Performance Engineer, and create improvement orders within Witool
• contribute to the development of training initiatives aimed at enhancing the technical and methodological competencies of the on-site maintenance team
• support the evaluation, planning, coordination, and monitoring of larger maintenance projects, including overhauls, optimizations, renovations, and modernization activities
• assist in maintaining and continuously updating performance and cost evaluations, KPIs, reports, and technical documentation in collaboration with the Performance Engineer
• vocational qualification (MBO 4 / EQF Level 4) or HBO bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or a comparable technical discipline
• have at least one year of experience in a similar planning role and several years of experience as a maintenance technician
• have knowledge of maintenance planning, maintenance management systems, and maintenance processes
• you are highly analytical, well-organized, pragmatic, and able to work accurately under pressure
• you possess strong problem-solving skills, perseverance, and experience working in a project-oriented environment
• you communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing
• knowledge of Dutch is an advantage, but not required
• in possession of car and transportation

What our employees say

According to our latest employee satisfaction survey, WITRON is a place where:

• Employees feel proud of the work they do.
• Managers foster a culture of equality and respect.
• People enjoy the content of their daily tasks.
• Collaboration with supervisors is smooth and constructive.
• Employees feel proud when talking about WITRON with others.

Your advantages at a glance. Discover the win-win

Your secure feeling is of great importance to us. Find out about our added values and special benefits.

Extra days paid leave for special occasions, travel allowance, contribution for gym membership, ...

Additional benefits

Team Spirit

We are there for one another and as a company we strive to always become better. You can look forward to being part of a great team environment.

WITRON Bonus

Employees will have the opportunity to participate in our WITRON bonus program once eligible.

WITRON has a tradition of observing “Special Days” in our employees lives and will provide added benefits or

bonuses to help celebrate certain milestones.

Top Equipment

We will provide you with brand name work apparel and professional tools to make sure all of our employees have the right equipment to do the job.

Corporate Culture

Collaboration, an open-door policy, various company events and team building measures are a part of WITRON. A company with modern values and positive culture is waiting for you.

Performance is worth the effort. Your potential will be both recognized and supported. Career opportunities are available for all of our employees, come grow with WITRON.

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