Maintenance Manager (Zaltbommel)

Overview Job Title: Maintenance Manager (Zaltbommel)

Are you ready to lead performance in a highly automated, day‑shift operation?

Are you driven to lead technical teams and turn performance data into operational excellence? Do you thrive at the heart of operations, working closely with customers while driving continuous improvement in complex automated environments? And are you comfortable balancing people leadership, KPI ownership, and stakeholder management? Then this Maintenance Manager role could be your next career step so read on and apply!

Responsibilities

As Maintenance Manager, you are fully responsible for the end‑to‑end maintenance performance of the automated handling system on site.

Leading, coaching, and developing the site‑based maintenance team, including onboarding, performance management, and retention

Managing and governing the performance‑based service contract, translating contractual KPIs into daily priorities and clear team objectives

Monitoring performance data, identifying gaps, and driving continuous improvement initiatives based on root‑cause analysis

Acting as the primary operational and technical interface for the customer and the Vanderlande Global Service Desk

Preparing, presenting, and aligning KPI results, improvement plans, and next steps with customer management

Ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution of all maintenance activities while actively promoting a strong HSE culture

Leading escalation management during major or prolonged incidents and coordinating internal teams, subcontractors, and external partners

Overseeing maintenance administration, including spare parts management, tooling, CMMS accuracy, and basic financial and contractual support

Representing Vanderlande on site as a reliable, professional, and trusted long‑term partner

What do we ask from you?

A Bachelor (HBO) degree in a technical field such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Logistics Engineering

At least 5 years of technical experience (electrical and/or mechanical), with a minimum of 3 years in a management or team‑lead role

Strong people‑management skills, with the ability to translate strategy and KPIs into daily operational actions

Proven troubleshooting experience in mechanical, electromechanical, and control/PLC systems

Strong analytical skills with a performance‑driven, continuous‑improvement mindset

Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills, including the ability to act diplomatically with customer management

Strong communication skills in both Dutch and English

Solid HSE knowledge and a clear safety‑first mentality

A proactive, pragmatic, flexible, and improvement‑driven personality

Experience with large‑scale automated systems is a strong advantage

About the team You will lead the site‑based maintenance team at DHL in Zaltbommel, working closely with DHL operations, subcontractors, and Vanderlande specialists from head office. Together, you ensure high system availability, safe operations, and continuous performance improvement within a long‑term service partnership.

The team operates in close alignment with customer management and Vanderlande Global Services, combining operational ownership with a strong focus on collaboration, reliability, and continuous improvement.

What we offer In the challenging and responsible position of Maintenance Manager– DHL Zaltbommel Site you will have the chance to make a significant contribution to industry‑leading projects and be connected to our dedicated people and customers. We offer a position in an informal, international and professional working environment with plenty of room for personal development. By joining our profitable and growing company you will be able to reach your goals and focus on your future. This position offers a competitive salary range of €4.800,00 up to €5.900,00 per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance) with a comprehensive travel allowance on top. Through exceedingperformance expectations, you even have the possibility to grow outside this scale.

On top of your fixed salary you’ll receive the following secondary benefits:

40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days)

Flexible working hours

Limited hybrid working possibilities aligned with a site‑based role

A Health&Wellbeing budget worth€300,- per calendar year

Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport

Working from home allowance

Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance

On‑site company health centres with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists

Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills

A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives

And a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista

Your application Would you like to join a profitable and growing company that enables you to take ownership, grow professionally, and shape the future of automated logistics? Then we invite you to apply by completing the application form and uploading your CV and motivation letter.

For more information, please contact Britt Laarhoven on +31 413– 49 33 73.

Diversity&Inclusion Vanderlande is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

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