Key Skills

Job Description

Your job Do you like working in a dynamic environment? Is your motto “I solve technical problems for you” and are you a team player? Then we are looking for you! To strengthen our Construction and Installation Service team, we are looking for a new colleague: Maintenance Technician. You are a knowledgeable professional who sees it as a challenge to prevent problems in installations. You like variety and are able to solve problems that arise with sound knowledge. You estimate the scope and consequences of signals well and you always act with a great sense of responsibility. You are flexible and make every effort to act in time to prevent escalation. Your Duties And Responsibilities As An Operational Technician Are Performing 1st line fault service; Supporting the technical building manager; Picking up work that comes in through our fmis system; Supervising third parties; Performing OP duties. You will work here Building and Installation Service (BIS) is part of the Property & Housing Department within the Facility Management Department of Wageningen UR. BIS performs owner and user maintenance on building-related installations of Wageningen UR. In addition, BIS is responsible for solving (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) 1st line breakdowns of complex installations. Your qualities You have a flexible, accurate and customer-oriented attitude. You are a team player and love to work together. You love nothing more than solving problems and have a learning attitude. You Also Possess Education MBO 3 or 4 electrical engineering + knowledge of and experience in the field of measurement and control technology; At least 5 years of relevant work experience; Willingness to work irregular working hours according to established work schedules; Living at a maximum of 30 minutes by car from the Wageningen location, due to the response time of the breakdown service; In possession of driving license B; Dutch level C1 is mandatory; VCA basis. We offer Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment (https://www.wur.nl/en/jobs/conditions-of-employment). A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include: sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave; working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance; there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee; a fixed year-end bonus of 8.3%; excellent pension scheme. In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. Depending on your experience, we offer a gross salary of between €3.202,- and €4.159,- for a full-time working week of 38 hours, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreements for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU) (https://www.universiteitenvannederland.nl/en/collective-labour-agreement-of-dutch-universities) (scale 7). We initially offer a one-year contract, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance. If you are an internal employee, your current contract is the starting point. Ask your HR Business Partner about your situation specifically. We encourage development and internal mobility within our organisation. Our recruitment and selection policy (https://wur.service-now.com/esc?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0012172) sets out the conditions that apply specifically to you as a (former) employee. If you have any questions, we are happy to help. Coming from abroad WUR welcomes applications from international candidates. However, for applicants for this specific position from outside the EU/EFTA zone, immigration restrictions may apply based on Dutch and EU immigration laws. Such candidates may be eligible for an “orientation year” in the Netherlands or a visa as a “knowledge migrant”. Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees. Because we expect you to work and live in the Netherlands our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family. If you come with a partner, we offer a Dual Career group program organized by our Welcome Center (https://wcfv.nl/en/home/global/our-services/happy-landing-and-living/). This program helps your partner to get familiar with the Dutch culture, labour market and assists your partner to find a job. Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Community (https://www.wur.nl/en/jobs/expats-new-international-staff)page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, our Welcome Center can assist you with any additional advice and information about for example housing, opening a bank account or schooling. Finally, certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands. Important information For more information about the position, please contact Berry van Brakel, Head of Bouw en Installatie Service, via 0317-486934 of e-mail: [email protected]. Questions about the procedure? Get in touch with Yvette van Veldhuizen, HR Business Partner, via [email protected]. Ready to apply? Click on the application button next to the vacancy on our website. Only applications submitted through our website will be considered. You can apply up to and including 26 October 2026. The first interviews will be scheduled in agreement with the candidates. Internal candidates are preferred to apply before 2 September 2026. Applications are reviewed regularly. Therefore, the position may be filled before the stated closing date. Welcome, safe, and valued Wageningen University & Research (WUR) highly values diversity and inclusion because we believe 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 are building a culture where everyone's unique contribution adds to the success of our organization. We are The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,600 employees (6,700 fte) and 13,100 students and over 150,000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines. Read the 5 reasons (https://www.wur.nl/en/Jobs/Why-choose-WUR.htm) 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.

Core Responsibilities

Perform first-line fault response and maintenance on building-related installations, supporting the technical building manager and handling work requests through the FMIS system. Supervise third parties and carry out operational duties, responding responsibly and promptly to prevent problems from escalating.

Requirements

Requires MBO level 3 or 4 education in electrical engineering, knowledge and experience in measurement and control technology, and at least five years of relevant work experience. Candidates must be willing to work irregular scheduled hours, live within a 30-minute drive of Wageningen, hold a category B driving licence and VCA Basic certification, and have Dutch proficiency at C1 level.

Benefits

• Sabbatical Leave
• Study Leave
• Partially Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Working Hours
• Campus Sports Facilities
• Year-End Bonus
• Pension Scheme