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On-site in Boxmeer·Full-time·Added 8 days ago (last checked 28 Oct)
Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Boxmeer
- Contract
- Full-time
- Languages
- Dutch
- Experience
- 5+ years




Skills
Nice to have
This job advert was originally written in Dutch.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Completed technical education at a minimum MBO-4 level
- At least 5 years of experience as a Maintenance Planner, preferably in pharma, chemistry, or food
- Broad technical knowledge of production installations (e.g., control and electrical engineering, fermenters, Cleaning in Place (CIP), and autoclaves)
- Experience with maintenance planning and work permit processes
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Continuous focus on quality, safety, and compliance
- Experience with systems such as SAP PM, MS Office, and/or MS Projects is a plus
- Able to read technical documentation in Dutch, English, and preferably German
- Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management
- Proactive, independent, and firm in communication
Nice to have
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Pay & benefits
What you'll get
We offer
Working at our company means working together for health in an international working environment with dedicated colleagues. You will get all the space to develop yourself and show who you are. Furthermore, you can count on attractive employment conditions:
- Competitive salary depending on your knowledge and experience.
- 3% year-end bonus and an annual bonus based on individual and company results.
- At least 35.5 vacation days.
- Travel allowance and a solid pension scheme.
- A high-quality company restaurant with fresh and healthy daily options.
- Would you rather be outside? There is a beautiful private park on the premises, ideal for a walk, a break, or a moment of relaxation.
- Excellent accessibility: the train station is located directly at our main entrance and there is ample parking availability.
- A contribution to your personal gym membership to support your vitality.
- Mental wellbeing support via Lyra Health for you and your family members.
- Access to a separate prayer/meditation room.
- Extensive career growth opportunities thanks to the size of the site and the presence of many disciplines and global departments represented in Boxmeer.
- A workplace within an organization that is continuously growing and evolving.
The role
Job Description
We are looking for a decisive and organized professional who gets energy from planning, coordinating, and optimizing maintenance processes in a high-tech production environment.
For our Animal Health location in Boxmeer, we are looking for a:
Maintenance Planner
What you'll do
About the position
As a Maintenance Planner, you are responsible for preparing, coordinating, and optimizing maintenance activities on production installations and peripheral equipment. Your goal is to ensure maximum technical availability and reliability of our installations, in line with production, safety, and quality objectives. You play a key role in structuring and improving maintenance processes and are an important link between operations, technology, and external parties.
- Preparing, coordinating, and delivering maintenance activities for, and maintenance shutdowns for, production equipment and installations
- Ensuring optimal availability and reliability of assets within GMP, HSE, and company guidelines
- Acting as a technical expert in the field of maintenance and installations, including Root Cause Analysis and Hazops
- Analyzing maintenance processes and initiating improvements
- Aligning and planning activities with internal stakeholders, contractors, and engineering
- Directing and supervising Technicians and external contractors during execution
- Maintaining contacts with external suppliers and overseeing the quality of execution
- Supporting modifications and investment projects
- Drafting procedures, work documentation, and maintenance plans
- Providing technical advice and training where necessary
Required Skills
Analytical Thinking, Analytical Thinking, Asset Maintenance, Asset Management, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Computer Literacy, Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), Electrical Maintenance, Engineering Principle, Equipment Commissioning, Equipment Maintenance, Field Services, HVAC Systems, Hydraulic Systems, Instrumentation Systems, Instrument Calibrations, Life Cycle Planning, Maintenance Scheduling, Managing Engineering Teams, Mechanical Maintenance, PLC Programming, Pneumatic Systems, Power Management, Preventive Maintenance, Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) {+ 7 more}
Employee Status
Regular
Flexible Work Arrangements
Not Applicable
Job Posting End Date
11/18/2026
Hiring process
Do you have questions about this vacancy?
Send your question, including the vacancy number and the vacancy title, to: RecruitmentNL@MSD.com
Interested? Apply directly via our career site by uploading your CV and cover letter.
About MSD
- Industry
- Pharma
- Founded
- 1891
- Employees
- 50,000–100,000
- Headquarters
- Rahway, USA
In their own words
About the company & team
Welcome to our team
Within the Integrated Process Team (IPT) Antigen, you will work in the Maintenance & Reliability team, consisting of approximately 12 colleagues. Together with two other maintenance planners, you will work on further professionalizing the department and supporting the growth of our IPT. You will report to the Maintenance & Reliability Lead and work closely with technicians, engineers, and internal and external partners.
AnimalHealth
Our AnimalHealth division is a trusted world leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to preserving and improving the health, well-being, and performance of animals and the people who care for them. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive impact on animal care and the world's food supply, and we have a deep sense of responsibility to our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet. Through our commitment to The Science of Healthier Animals®, we offer veterinarians, farmers, pet owners, and governments one of the broadest assortments of veterinary medicines, vaccines, and health management solutions and services, as well as an extensive range of digitally connected identification, traceability, and monitoring products. We invest in dynamic and extensive R&D resources and a modern, global supply chain. We are active in more than 50 countries, while our products are available in approximately 150 markets.