What you'll be handling:

• As a Team Leader, you are the initiator, coordinator, and motivator of your maintenance team
• You contribute to new developments and identify improvement opportunities across technical processes and installations
• You prepare reports on the technical condition and performance of installations in line with contractual agreements and KPIs, using systems such as SCADA, TS, WCS, CMMS, and Microsoft Office
• You coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities and ensure maintenance plans are executed effectively
• You continuously work on improving system availability, reliability, and overall performance
• You manage and coordinate failures and escalations within the automation systems
• You ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations at all times
• You participate in daily operational and customer meetings
• You work in a 5‑shift pattern and demonstrate flexibility in your availability
• Shift pattern:
• 2 morning shifts: 06:00 – 14:30
• 2 afternoon shifts: 14:00 – 22:30
• 2 night shifts: 22:00 – 06:30
• 4 days off

What you'll need:

• You are an experienced, people‑focused leader who enjoys motivating, coaching, and developing teams in an operational environment
• You hold at least an MBO Level 3 diploma
• You bring leadership experience, preferably gained in a structured, fast‑paced environment (technical exposure is a plus, but not required)
• You demonstrate strong ownership, curiosity, and a continuous improvement mindset
• You are motivated to learn about automation, engineering processes, and technical systems, and are open to additional training or education if needed
• You perform well in a time‑critical, high‑pressure environment
• You communicate confidently in Dutch and English, both verbally and in writing
• You have experience managing customer and stakeholder relationships
• You are able to translate operational objectives into clear priorities and actions for your team