Maintenance Planner System Operations

Swisslog; Zaltbommel; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Swisslog is seeking a Maintenance Planner in the Netherlands to organize and execute maintenance activities, collaborating with technicians and operations to minimize downtime and improve performance. The role includes on-site responsibilities with site visits across the Netherlands to ensure effective maintenance planning and strong supplier coordination.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical/electrical/industrial engineering background, 2+ years in maintenance planning, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or vocational qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
• At least 2 years of experience in maintenance planning or coordination in an industrial/ automated environment.
• Experience with CMMS and spare parts management systems.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with a structured approach to prioritizing tasks.
• Knowledge of maintenance strategies and spare parts logistics.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize preventive and corrective maintenance schedules.
• Review inspection results and incidents to update maintenance and cleaning plans; 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 to ensure availability while avoiding excess stock.
• Forecast spare parts usage and budget requirements over the contract period.
• Maintain data and work order status in the CMMS and analyze performance for planning accuracy.
• Collaborate with technicians, operations, and suppliers for smooth task execution.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring safety, health and environmental standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Planning

Communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

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

Tools

CMMS

Inventory management software

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.

Our promise to you

Swisslog is a world of opportunity for people who can deliver a game changing mission: driving the future of intralogistics, by shaping an era of robotic and data-driven automated solutions that create exceptional customer value.

Join us on this journey and you’ll be part of a global enterprise that’s proud of its Swiss roots - and hugely excited by the worldwide opportunities open to everyone in the Swisslog family. So come and realize your potential, in a team that’s united by passion and driven by the OneSwisslog team spirit.

About Swisslog

Swisslog is shaping the future of intralogistics. As part of the KUKA Group, we work on the latest technologies that are reimagining the world of logistics. We’re a team of 3,000+ experts from 50 countries, serving some of the world's largest and most exciting brands. Together, we’re implementing smart and innovative approaches - including flexible robot-based and data-driven automation solutions that are transforming the supply chain. So join our team and share your unique perspective.

Join the journey!

If you think a career with Swisslog could be what you are looking for, we´d love to hear from you.

We´re looking forward to receiving your application!