The Technical Services team reports to the Team Leader and is responsible for all maintenance activities, including preventive and corrective maintenance. You will have the freedom to organize your work and manage your time effectively, with flexibility in planning days off to maintain a work-life balance. WBVR's location in Lelystad allows for travel outside peak traffic times.

You possess a detail-oriented approach and a focus on quality, complemented by a positive attitude and sense of humor.

• Completed a technical qualification at MBO level 4, preferably in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical, food, or hospital environment is preferred.
• Availability for on-call duty and ability to be on-site within 30 minutes.
• Hold a Category B driving license.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work well in a team.
• Proficient in Dutch (spoken and written) for procedural and communication purposes.

You will work in buildings with additional quarantine restrictions post-visit, adhering to regulations regarding contact with animals and poultry production facilities.

Wageningen University & Research welcomes applications from international candidates. However, immigration restrictions may apply for non-EU/EFTA applicants based on Dutch and EU laws. Candidates may be eligible for an orientation year in the Netherlands or a knowledge migrant visa.

Wageningen University & Research provides excellent employment terms, including:

• Flexible working hours for optimal work-life balance.
• Sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave.
• A fixed year-end bonus of 8.3%.
• A competitive gross salary up to €4,560 for a full-time 36-hour work week, in accordance with the CLA Wageningen Research (scale 8).
• Initial one-year contract with extension possibilities.

We encourage development and internal mobility within the organization. If you have questions, we are here to help.

For more details about the position, contact Martin Schutte, Head of Department, at martin.schutte@wur.nl or +31 320 - 238 689. For procedural inquiries, reach out to Ine van ‘t Land, Corporate Recruiter, at ine.vantland@wur.nl.

Ready to apply? Click the application button on our website. Applications are accepted until Monday, November 2, 2026, and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Wageningen University & Research values diversity and inclusion, believing that varied insights lead to innovative solutions. We foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and appreciated, regardless of background or experience. Together, we build a culture where every unique contribution adds to our success.

The mission of Wageningen Bioveterinary Research (WBVR) is to promote a society where animals and humans coexist in good health, focusing on research into infectious diseases in animals and zoonoses.