Technical Operator

• Operations & Maintenance
• Netherlands, Breda
• July 21, 2026
• Fulltime
• mbo-4, mbo, mbo-3, mbo-2, mbo-1
• V-193753-3
• €3000 - €4000 per month, Benefits: Excl. shift allowance, travel allowance and vacation allowance

Every day, dedicated teams ensure that critical manufacturing processes run safely, reliably, and compliantly, helping to deliver life-changing medicines to patients around the world. To strengthen the manufacturing team, we are looking for a:

Technical Operator

At this international pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Breda, medicines are labeled, assembled, stored, and shipped to countries around the world. Every day, more than 1,000 colleagues from over 40 nationalities contribute to supply chain operations, manufacturing, marketing and sales of medicines, and clinical research into new therapies.

What you will do As a Technical Operator, you are responsible for operating and optimizing semi-automated production lines within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment. You ensure production runs safely, efficiently, and according to quality standards by monitoring equipment performance, resolving technical issues, and contributing to continuous improvement.

In this role as Technical Operator, you will:

• Operate and monitor semi-automated production lines
• Perform equipment set-ups, changeovers, line clearances, and cleaning activities
• Troubleshoot technical and process-related issues to restore optimal equipment performance
• Carry out minor maintenance and equipment adjustments
• Accurately document production activities and verify data in SAP and MES systems
• Support deviation investigations and triage activities
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and structured problem-solving methodologies
• Ensure compliance with GMP, safety, and quality requirements throughout the production process

What we expect from you
You combine technical insight with a hands-on mentality and enjoy solving technical challenges in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

• MBO education and/or a technical background
• Experience in an automated production environment, preferably within assembly, labeling, or packaging
• Strong technical and process understanding
• Analytical mindset with experience in troubleshooting methodologies such as RCA or 5 Why
• Experience working according to standard operating procedures and work instructions (GMP experience is preferred)
• Familiarity with SAP and/or MES systems
• Interest in continuous improvement and Lean methodologies
• Fluent in English
• Willing to work in a 3-shift schedule

What we offer

• Excellent learning and development opportunities within a modern manufacturing environment
• An international, diverse, and inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued
• A competitive salary with shift allowance, annual bonus, holiday allowance, and a fixed 13th-month payment
• A strong focus on employee well-being, including access to an on-site gym, vitality programs, and a healthy company restaurant
• The opportunity to contribute to the production of medicines that improve patients’ lives worldwide