On-Site Maintenance Engineer – Groningen, Reliability

Sire Search; Groningen; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sire Search is assisting a leading life sciences and regulated manufacturing organization in Groningen, NL, to recruit a Maintenance Engineer who will support and improve site maintenance and facility engineering activities, ensuring availability, reliability, and compliance.

You will work with local stakeholders, coordinate maintenance with service providers, drive root-cause investigations, and contribute to standardization and continuous improvement in an international, quality-focused

Qualifications

• Strong engineering background with experience in facilities and/or maintenance within an industrial environment.
• Must be able to work full-time on-site in Groningen.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Dutch (mandatory).
• Hands-on mindset with strong problem-solving skills and stakeholder management.
• Preference for employees rather than freelancers (if fit is exceptional).

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day facilities and maintenance engineering activities on-site.
• Coordinate and follow up on maintenance-related issues, prioritizing impact on operations, safety, and compliance.
• Drive root-cause investigations for recurring breakdowns and propose sustainable improvements.
• Align with internal stakeholders and external service providers to plan and execute maintenance work.
• Support documentation, reporting, and process improvements linked to maintenance and facility performance.
• Contribute to standardization and continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering/maintenance domain.
• Communicate clearly with cross-functional teams in an international working environment.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Engineering background

On-site work

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

English & Dutch communication

Job description

Sire Search is assisting a leading life sciences and regulated manufacturing organization in Groningen, NL, to recruit a Maintenance Engineer who will support and improve site maintenance and facility engineering activities, ensuring availability, reliability, and compliance.

You will work with local stakeholders, coordinate maintenance with service providers, drive root-cause investigations, and contribute to standardization and continuous improvement in an international, quality-focused