Maintenance Technician (all genders)

IRCA is a leading international provider of semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry and gelato markets, serving independent producers as well as large food manufacturers (e.g., CPG). Core products include chocolate, chocolate decorations, creams, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and other bakery / pastry ingredients.

The Company, headquartered in Italy, was acquired by a global Private Equity firm, in July 2022, and has a strong track record of growth over the last decade. IRCA has made 2 bolt-on acquisitions in the areas of candied fruits (Cesarin) and pistachio ingredients (Anastasi) in 2022, and recently acquired a leading manufacturer of sweet and cereal products in Europe and the US. The target’s business focuses on high value add specialty ingredients for the Food Manufacturers segment, with a portfolio that incorporates a range of products including sweet particulates, chocolate confections, baked inclusions, variegates and fruit purées.

This transformative deal created a global leader in the semi-finished ingredients industry, with 22 manufacturing facilities in Europe, US and Vietnam and a combined €1 billion of revenues (2022).

Purpose of Position

Performs maintenance, disruption, revision, and adjustment work in WTB, electronics and (limited) E&I/control field.

• Enforcement of Requirements and Accountable Functioning
• Ensures adherence to legal and internal standards in safety/NEN, environmental, occupational health & safety, and quality domains.
• Conducts HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) safety rounds.
• Performance Metrics:
• Compliance level with safety and procedural standards
• Maintenance of equipment and workplace cleanliness and orderliness
• Adherence to standards by personnel and external parties
• Resolving Disruptions
• Identifies and analyzes equipment malfunctions, assessing the need for immediate or scheduled repairs.
• Coordinates with management and production teams for repair strategies and execution.
• Performance Metrics:
• Accuracy in diagnosing disruptions
• Efficiency and effectiveness in resolving issues.
• Timeliness in involving specialists.
• Customer satisfaction levels
• Inspected and Maintained Installations
• Regularly inspects installations, documenting findings, and executing necessary maintenance or repairs.
• Proposes and, where feasible, implements equipment and installation revisions.
• Performance Metrics:
• Completeness and punctuality of inspections
• Thoroughness in reporting findings
• Effectiveness of technical improvement suggestions
• Quality of maintenance work performed.
• Available Machines/Tools
• Ensures proper maintenance and functionality of department tools.
• Suggests replacements or enhancements as necessary.
• Performance Metrics:
• Safe operation of tools
• Adequate availability and condition of department equipment and tools
• Assisting during Major Repairs
• Provides assistance under supervision during significant repair projects or new installations.
• Performance Metrics:
• Efficiency and effectiveness of assistance
• Contribution to equipment/installation technical understanding
• Success in installation and commissioning
• Recorded Data/Information
• Updates documentation reflecting changes in equipment and software.
• Manages software changes, backups, and documentation.
• Performance Metrics:
• Accuracy and timeliness of data and information provided.
• Professional Support
• Coordinates and oversees third-party staff, ensuring professional standards are met.
• Performance Metrics:
• Quality of tasks performed by supported staff.
• Enforcement of professional standards

• Physical exertion in material handling and equipment assembly/disassembly.
• Exposure to noise, odors, heat, and potential hazards in factory settings.
• Use of personal protective equipment is mandatory.

• Analyzing: Effective at understanding information, establishing connections, and drawing conclusions.
• Decision Making: Capable of thoughtful consideration and decision-making.
• Flexible Response: Adaptable to unscheduled or unexpected work tasks.
• Working Under Stress: Efficient under stressful conditions like time pressure or risk.
• Checking: Diligent in verifying the accuracy of actions or products.
• Autonomy and Development: Proactive in learning from experiences and guiding personal development.

• Electrical engineering and general mechanical engineering or equivalent

• Good written and spoken command of Dutch and English

• Experience with the ERP (SAP) systems: PM and SRM

• 3+ years’ experience in a maintenance job in the industry

• Communicates effectively and has exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Develops strong working relationships with colleagues across departments, legal entities, and seniority levels.
• Multi-tasking, organizational and time management expertise
• High attention to detail and accuracy