Maintenance Technician (m/f/d)

OSI International; Beuningen; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance 14%

Fixed-term contract

Vacation days 24

ADV days 9

Holiday allowance 8%

Year-end bonus 3.25%

Pension plan 26%

Training & development

Job summary

OSI International in the Netherlands seeks a technical maintenance professional to uphold reliability and safety across production lines. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, document faults, and support operators to minimize downtime and preserve product quality.

The role requires an MBO-level engineering diploma, hands-on equipment experience, and the ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings. Dutch/English communication is essential, with a 2-shift work pattern.

Qualifications

• MBO-level diploma in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Hands-on maintenance experience in a technical environment.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Willingness to work in a 2-shift system.
• Proactive, flexible, team player with safety focus.
• Clear Dutch and/or English communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure optimal machine performance.
• Identify and resolve faults during production; document tasks in the maintenance system.
• Suggest improvements prioritizing safety and food safety.
• Guide operators and staff, sharing technical expertise.
• Make electrical and mechanical adjustments to improve reliability.

Skills

Reading electrical drawings

Reading mechanical drawings

Pneumatics knowledge

Hydraulics knowledge

PLC knowledge

Dutch/English communication

Education

MBO-level diploma in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

Maintenance system

Job description

About OSI

OSI Europe is a leading company in the food industry, specializing in the production of high-quality food products. With several production sites in Europe and a global distribution network, we offer first-class solutions for customers worldwide.

The position

Are you a technical professional with a passion for the food industry? In this multifaceted role, you contribute directly to the continuity, reliability, and safety of our production processes. You perform both preventive and corrective maintenance on our modern production lines and play a key role in minimizing downtime and safeguarding product quality.

Your responsibilities:

• Preventive Maintenance: Perform scheduled maintenance activities in accordance with the maintenance plan to ensure optimal machine performance
• Corrective Maintenance & Documentation: Identify, analyse, and resolve technical faults during the production process. Accurately record faults and maintenance tasks in the maintenance system to support continuous improvement
• Improvement Initiatives: Provide feedback after maintenance and contribute to optimizing maintenance concepts. Propose technical improvements, always prioritizing safety and food safety
• Support & Collaboration: Guide and support operators and production staff, sharing your technical expertise to strengthen overall team performance
• Adjustments & Modifications: Carry out electrical and mechanical adjustments to enhance machine performance and reliability

Your profile

• Education: MBO-level diploma in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a comparable technical discipline
• Technical Skills: Skilled in reading electrical and mechanical drawings
• Knowledge: Basic understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical systems, PLCs, and mechanical engineering
• Experience: Demonstrable hands-on experience in a technical work environment
• Personality: Proactive, flexible, and a strong team player with a results-driven mindset
• Problem-Solving Ability: You think in solutions and can translate challenges into effective and creative approaches
• Communication: Strong communication skills and proficiency in Dutch and/or English.
• Availability: Willing to work in a 2-shift system
• Work Permit: You hold a valid work permit for the Netherlands

What we offer you

• Salary: A competitive monthly salary between €3,650 and €4,000 on 36 hours per week, depending on experience and qualifications
• Shift Allowance: A 14% allowance for working in a 2-shift schedule
• Contract:A fixed-term contract with the intention of offering a permanent position.
• Leave & Holidays: 24 vacation days, plus additional days based on age, and 9 compensatory days (ADV)
• Holiday Allowance: An annual allowance of 8%
• Year-End Bonus: A year-end bonus of 3.25%
• Pension Scheme: Attractive VLEP pension plan with a total contribution of 26% (19.74% employer / 6.26% employee) and an accrual rate of 1.73%
• Training & Development: Extensive opportunities for training and professional development to enhance your skills, explore new directions, and support your long-term growth