Maintenance Planner System Operations

Swisslog Holding AG; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Swisslog Holding AG is seeking a Maintenance Planner to organize, plan, and execute maintenance activities across the Netherlands. You will visit customer sites 40-60% of the time, coordinate shifts with the local team leader, and manage spare parts while ensuring safety and efficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering or related field and at least 2 years of maintenance planning experience in an industrial/automated setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or vocational qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in maintenance planning or coordination in industrial/automated environments.
• Experience with CMMS and spare parts management systems.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities with a structured task-prioritization approach.
• Proficient in Dutch and English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize preventive and corrective maintenance schedules.
• Review inspection results and incidents to update maintenance and cleaning plans and propose improvements.
• Plan and prioritize work orders in line with production requirements and priorities.
• Coordinate team shifts with the local team leader.
• Manage spare parts inventory and ensure availability of critical components.
• Identify supply chain risks and adjust stocking strategies, including annual reviews of the VMI spare parts scope.
• Forecast spare parts usage and budget requirements over the contract period.
• Maintain data and work order status in the CMMS and analyze history to improve planning accuracy.
• Collaborate with technicians, operations teams, and suppliers to enable smooth execution of planned tasks.

Skills

Dutch language

English language

Organizational skills

Planning skills

CMMS knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Where do people love what they do, and being great at what they do?

At Swisslog, that’s where! Our teams are the heart of a world-leading Robotics company that’s harnessing the power of technology to shape the future of intralogistics. The result? We’re transforming performance and efficiency for customers across the globe, giving them the vital edge in their markets.

Responsibilities Make an impact

As a Maintenance Planner, you play a key role in keeping our operations running smoothly. You ensure that maintenance activities are organized, planned, and executed efficiently, helping us reduce downtime, improve performance, and create a reliable daily working environment. You’ll collaborate closely with technicians, operations teams, and suppliers, becoming the central point that keeps everything connected.You will spend about 40–60% of your time visiting customer sites in the Netherlands, ensuring strong collaboration and supporting maintenance planning directly where it matters most.

• Develop, maintain, and optimize preventive and corrective maintenance schedules.


• Review inspection results and incidents to update maintenance and cleaning plans, proposing improvements where needed.


• Plan and prioritize work orders in line with production requirements and operational priorities.


• Coordinate team shifts together with the local team leader.


• Manage spare parts inventory, ensuring availability of critical components while avoiding excess stock.


• Identify supply chain risks and adjust stocking strategies, including annual reviews of the VMI spare parts scope.


• Forecast spare parts usage and budget requirements throughout the contract period.


• Maintain accurate data and work order status in the CMMS, and analyze historical performance to improve planning accuracy.


• Collaborate closely with technicians, operations teams, internal and external and suppliers to enable smooth execution of planned tasks.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards.

Application Requirements What you need to succeed

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree or vocational qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or a related field.


• In addition, you have at least 2 years of experience in maintenance planning or coordination within an industrial or automated environment.


• You have experience with CMMS and spare parts management systems.


• You bring strong organizational and planning skills with a structured approach to prioritizing tasks.


• You are knowledgeable of maintenance strategies and spare parts logistics.


• Finally, you communicate effortlessly in Dutch and English, both verbally and in writing.

You will initially be employed on a one-year contract through our staffing agency, with the possibility of contract extension and a permanent position with our client. Under the legal regulations for equal treatment of temporary (or contingent) workers, you will benefit from the same employment terms and conditions as your colleagues. In addition, you will receive a competitive salary that reflects your education, experience, and skills.