Facility Technician

Job ID: 5171 

Alternate Locations: Belgium-East Flanders-Sint-Niklaas 

Facility Technician

Location: Sint-Niklaas, Belgium

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

Contract type: Permanent, Full time

Your Role & Team in a Nutshell

As Facility Technician you will be responsible for the efficient operation of building systems and infrastructure through preventive and curative maintenance and ensure the safety of employees and visitors on site. You will work according to relevant safety guidelines, complying with existing policies, instructions and procedures. 

We will help you achieve your goals and develop by providing regular feedback and access to online training courses.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Detect the cause of inefficiencies, errors, malfunctions and defects based on diagrams, drawings and/or manuals on compressed air, high voltage, heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting, water, cabling ICT, security installations, security installations, emergency installations; etc…

• Follow-up repairs and update manuals when needed.

• Carry out preventative maintenance as scheduled.
• Corrective maintenance: detect the cause of inefficiencies, errors, malfunctions or defects based on technical diagrams, drawings and manuals. Follow up on the repairs and make any necessary adjustments to manuals if needed. 
• Register facility activities in CMMS software.
• Contact and guide contractors for outsourced facility interventions.
• Emergency response and alternating 24 hr permanence to troubleshoot facility installations to ensure employee safety and continuous production.
• Support other activities for preventative equipment maintenance tasks, solvent storage & supply, restocking safety provisions and consumables.
• Knowledge sharing.

You may occasionally need to work weekends or evenings.

What You’ll Need

Minimum:

• Graduate or bachelor's in mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical, automation or related fields OR equivalent experience.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications like plant layout, fire suppression schematics, etc.
• Knowledge of MS Office
• Fluent in Dutch and knowledge of English

Your advantage:

• BA4/BA5 certified
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Able to remain composed in emergency situations
• Excellent communciation skills
• Eager to learn, curious
• Team player

What You Gain

Newell Brands has a strong footprint in the EMEA region, with several thousand employees spread over many corporate offices and manufacturing facilities. You might recognise some of our iconic brands, like Parker, Sistema, Spontex, Crockpot, NUK, Coleman, and Yankee Candle, to name a few.

Join us and benefit from:

• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning – 17,000+ courses for your professional and personal development
• Corporate Citizenship Philosophies – environmentally sustainable and socially sensitive business practices
• Discounts on some of our products from brands Parker, DYMO, Sharpie, Contigo, and others
• Employee Referral Program – an opportunity to get a bonus
• Global Employee Assistance Program – confidential support for you and your family, complementing our commitment to your well-being at work and beyond
• Give@Newell – paid time-off for charity activities dedicated for local communities right where you live/work
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that foster an inclusive culture
• Core Values: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, Leadership

Are you interested?

If so, please click on “Apply Now” on this site and upload your CV in English.

If your application is shortlisted, our recruiter will invite you for an initial phone interview.

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Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments.