Maintenance Technician

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We are searching for the best talent for the Maintenance Technician to be based in Sassenheim. You will join a newly commissioned facility to keep manufacturing equipment, production assets, and utilities safe, reliable, and operational, supporting the maintenance department and the wider manufacturing team — shift role (16/7) with effective working hours of 37.3/week and a 26.19% shift allowance. This is a hands-on role where your troubleshooting, reliability work, and collaboration will directly impact the success of the Sassenheim site and its integration with the larger Leiden maintenance organization!

You will be responsible for:

• Execute preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on manufacturing equipment and utility installations, and formally hand over completed work to the equipment/utility owner to maintain operational continuity.
• Troubleshoot complex failures, analyze root causes, document findings, and log troubleshooting results (fault tree, code analysis, materials used) in the CMMS to support reliability and future fixes.
• Participate in root cause investigations and reliability improvement initiatives, and proactively suggest and implement maintenance process improvements.
• Assist with second-line troubleshooting when needed, determine spare part needs independently, and retrieve and register parts in CMMS and the warehouse to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate priorities with operations, accompany and support external service providers during maintenance activities, and help with installation, commissioning, and qualification of new equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and records, perform periodic checks (daily/weekly/monthly), execute Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO) activities, and ensure adherence to safety, compliance, and GMP standards.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Relevant technical diploma at MBO 3/4 level or VAPRO B/C in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or Measurement & Control Technology.
• 0–3 years of hands-on experience in a maintenance or technical environment with demonstrated ability to locate, analyze, and resolve malfunctions.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, engineering drawings, and equipment manuals to carry out safe and effective maintenance.
• Good computer proficiency, including practical use of CMMS and MS Office for recording maintenance activities and reporting.
• Holds NEN certification or is willing to obtain it, and possession of a valid B driving license.
• Collaborative communicator with a proactive, results-oriented attitude, strong teamwork skills, and a clear focus on safety and quality.

At Johnson & Johnson, we want every candidate to feel supported throughout the hiring process. Our goal is to make the experience clear, fair, and respectful of your time.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Application review: We’ll carefully review your CV to see how your skills and experience align with the role.
• Getting to know you: If there’s a good match, you’ll be invited to a short call with one of our recruitment team to understand more about you and answer any questions that you might have.
• Staying informed: We know waiting can be hard and processes can evolve; our recruitment team will keep you updated and make sure you know what to expect at each step.
• Final steps: For successful candidates, you will need to complete country-specific checks before starting your new role. We will help guide you through these.

Finally, at the end of the process, we’ll invite you to share feedback in a short survey — your input helps us continue improving the experience for future candidates. Thank you for considering a career with Johnson & Johnson. We’re excited to learn more about you and wish you the best of luck in the process! #RPOEMEA

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In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.