Technical Lead – Mechanical and Maintenance
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Location: Bornem, Antwerp region, Belgium
Work Setup: Onsite
Contract Type: Freelance / ZZP
Contract Length: 6 months
Start: Immediate
A food manufacturing site in the Antwerp region is looking for a Technical Lead to support the optimisation of its maintenance processes.
The focus of this role is to bring structure to existing maintenance activities, formalise procedures, and build a reliable supplier and spare parts system to support production continuity.
This is a hands-on technical role, not a management position, requiring strong mechanical understanding and the ability to work closely with internal teams and suppliers.
Role Responsibilities
* Support with the maintenance process structure and optimisation
* Formalise and document existing maintenance procedures and workflows
* Source and evaluate suppliers for spare parts, balancing cost, quality and delivery time
* Build and implement a structured spare parts database
* Identify and define critical spare parts across mechanical and electromechanical equipment
* Establish short-term (urgent delivery) procurement strategies and suppliers
* Work closely with internal teams to ensure timely ordering and availability of parts
* Liaise directly with suppliers and vendors across Europe
Requirements
* Experience in maintenance engineering or mechanical technician roles
* Knowledge of electromechanical systems (must xphnsxz have an understanding of:
-Electric motors and gearboxes
-Shredders and milling equipment
-Conveying and transport systems
-General electromechanical components
* Experience with spare parts management, supplier sourcing and procurement strategies
* Ability to structure and formalise maintenance processes and documentation
* Experience working with multiple suppliers and vendor management
* Dutch and English required, French strongly preferred
* Must be based in Belgium