• Troubleshoot and resolve technical faults, ensuring installations are made safe and returned to service quickly.
• Inspect installations, develop maintenance plans, and carry out maintenance independently as per applicable standards and biological safety requirements.
• Contribute to the improvement of installations, systems, and processes, performing technical work and supervising external contractors.
• Maintain technical records and ensure availability of necessary materials, spare parts, and tools. Take appropriate action when equipment needs repair or replacement.
• Conduct activities in accordance with quality and safety procedures, suggesting improvements particularly in safety and quality.
• Stay updated with relevant technical developments related to equipment and systems used in High Containment Units (HCUs), contributing to working groups and project teams.

You will join the Technical Services team, consisting of 11 colleagues, each with their own expertise, supporting one another across various technical disciplines. Together, you ensure that technical installations remain reliable, safe, and operational.

Flexibility is essential for responding to technical faults during and outside regular working hours, allowing you to apply your technical expertise and continue developing your skills.

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

The Facilities and Services department oversees the technical and physical security of the High Containment Unit, logistics, services, and maintenance projects.

You will receive a comprehensive onboarding program to familiarize yourself with installations, systems, safety procedures, and ways of working, gradually taking on more responsibility.

You work with precision and a focus on quality, combining this with a positive attitude and a sense of humour.

• Completed a technical qualification at MBO level 4 (preferably in mechanical or electrical engineering).
• Preferably experience in a pharmaceutical, food, or hospital environment.
• Available for on-call duty and can be on-site within 30 minutes during this period.
• Hold a Category B driving licence.
• Possess problem-solving skills and work well in a team.
• Good command of the Dutch language (spoken and written).

Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment, 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 of up to €4,560 for a full-time working week of 36 hours, based on experience.
• An initial one-year contract with the possibility of extension.

We encourage internal mobility and development within our organization. If you have any questions, we are happy to help.

For more information about the position, please contact Martin Schutte, Head of Department, at martin.schutte@wur.nl or +31 320 - 238 689. Questions about the procedure? Contact Ine van ‘t Land, Corporate Recruiter, at ine.vantland@wur.nl.

Click on the application button next to the vacancy on our website. Only applications submitted through our website will be considered. You can apply until Monday, November 2, 2026. We review applications on a rolling basis, so the vacancy may close earlier than indicated.

Upon joining the company, we require a Certificate of Good Conduct.

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

The mission of Wageningen Bioveterinary Research (WBVR) is ‘A society in which animals and humans live together in good health’. WBVR conducts projects for the Dutch and European governments and contract research for international clients, focusing on research into infectious diseases in animals and zoonoses.

Wageningen University & Research's mission is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. With approximately 30 branches, 7,600 employees, and over 150,000 participants in our Life Long Learning programs, we are a leading organization in our domain, combining various disciplines to find solutions to important questions.

Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR and watch the video below to get an idea of our green campus!

We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.