Maintenance Technician

NES Fircroft; Leiden; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician for a GMP manufacturing environment. The role focuses on preventive and corrective maintenance of GMP process equipment across manufacturing, labs, and warehouses, with emphasis on reliability, safety, and compliance.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with precision engineering and CMMS documentation, and can work in an on-site, 24/7 readiness context as required. Strong English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance experience in GMP or highly regulated manufacturing.
• Experience with process equipment, laboratory equipment, clean utilities, or automated production systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across electro-mechanical systems.
• Experience with fijnmechanica (precision engineering) and highly accurate, sensitive equipment.
• Experience using CMMS systems and documenting maintenance activities.
• Good communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on GMP process, utility, and laboratory equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues to minimise production downtime.
• Support the operation and reliability of clean utilities and manufacturing systems.
• Ensure maintenance activities are accurately documented within CMMS and GMP systems.
• Assist with SOP reviews, maintenance procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Warehouse, Laboratory teams, and external vendors.

Skills

Maintenance experience

CMMS

Electro-mechanical

Fijnmechanica

English communication

Education

MBO Level 4 technical qualification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Maintenance Technician (GMP Manufacturing) | Contract/Freelance

Are you an experienced Maintenance Technician with a background in fijnmechanica (precision engineering) and a passion for maintaining critical manufacturing equipment?

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support a leading biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility. In this role, you will be responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, and continuous operation of GMP process equipment used across manufacturing, laboratory, and warehouse environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on GMP process, utility, and laboratory equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues to minimise production downtime.
• Support the operation and reliability of clean utilities and manufacturing systems.
• Ensure maintenance activities are accurately documented within CMMS and GMP systems.
• Assist with SOP reviews, maintenance procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Warehouse, Laboratory teams, and external vendors.
• Follow strict safety, quality, and compliance standards at all times.

What We're Looking For

• MBO Level 4 technical qualification or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience within a GMP or highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with process equipment, laboratory equipment, clean utilities, or automated production systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across electro-mechanical systems.
• Experience with fijnmechanica (precision engineering) and working on highly accurate, sensitive equipment.
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Good communication skills in English.

Additional Information

• On-site role (no remote working available)
• Shift-based position, with future participation in a 24/7 operation
• Ideal for candidates from pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, semiconductor, food manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries

This is an urgent requirement, and candidates who are immediately available or available at short notice will be prioritised.