Lead Technician Utilities
Key Skills
Job Description
About the Company An international biopharmaceutical organization with a modern manufacturing site in Breda, supplying medicines to patients worldwide. Role Description As Lead Technician Utilities, you will coordinate maintenance activities and support the reliable operation of critical utility systems across manufacturing, warehousing and office facilities. You will combine hands-on technical expertise with team coordination and coaching, while driving equipment reliability, safety and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and prioritize maintenance across utility systems and facility infrastructure Provide technical guidance and coaching to technicians and contractors Troubleshoot complex utility and facility issues Coordinate with Engineering, Facilities, Operations and external service providers Drive equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives Support systems including HVAC, refrigeration, compressed air, chilled water, boilers and building automation Participate in the on-call rotation for critical utility systems Requirements Experience in utilities, facilities, maintenance or industrial installations Strong troubleshooting skills and a hands-on approach Experience coordinating maintenance, contractors, projects or technical teams Strong communication and coaching skills Good command of English Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation GMP experience and knowledge of SAP PM or another CMMS are a plus
Core Responsibilities
Coordinate and prioritize maintenance across utility systems and facility infrastructure, troubleshoot complex issues, and provide technical guidance to technicians and contractors. Support critical systems, coordinate with internal teams and external providers, and drive reliability and continuous improvement while participating in the on-call rotation.
Requirements
Candidates should have experience in utilities, facilities, maintenance, or industrial installations, along with strong troubleshooting skills and a hands-on approach. Experience coordinating maintenance, contractors, projects, or technical teams, strong communication and coaching skills, good English, and willingness to join the on-call rotation are required; GMP and CMMS experience are advantageous.
About SIRE® Life Sciences 🧬
Industry: Biotechnology Research
Company size: 201-500 employees
SIRE® Life Sciences is the market-leading partner for Life Sciences consultancy, project management, and secondment services in the Netherlands. We specialize in connecting expert consultants and project managers with leading biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, clinical research, and food technology organizations. Our services include: - Life Sciences recruitment & executive search - Interim management & secondment - SOW-based project outsourcing & delivery - RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) - MSP workforce management & vendor-neutral solutions - GMP, GCP, GLP compliance staffing - Clinical research & regulatory affairs resourcing With 100,000+ professionals in our network and 25+ years of experience, SIRE® Life Sciences delivers measurable results for regulated organizations across the Netherlands and Europe. We work with pharma, biotech, medical device, CDMO, CRO, and food technology companies at every stage of the product lifecycle. What sets us apart: - Deep domain expertise in Life Sciences & regulated industries - Full compliance with GxP, ISO, WAADI, and Dutch labour law - Flexible engagement models: permanent, interim, project (SOW), and managed services - Proven delivery track record across Pharma, Biotech, MedTech & Food Science Based in Leiden Bio Science Park, Netherlands. www.sire-search.com