About this role
Our client is a leading international logistics group operating within the temperature-controlled supply chain sector. Active across multiple European markets, the company combines operational excellence, strong financial backing, automation, and ambitious growth plans. The environment is dynamic, entrepreneurial, performance-driven, and focused on continuous improvement and innovation Jobomschrijving Define and execute the facilities, maintenance, and engineering strategy across key operational sites. Ensure maximum equipment availability, reliability, and operational continuity. Lead preventive and corrective maintenance programmes for automated infrastructure and technical assets. Manage engineering teams, external contractors, and specialised service providers. Develop and monitor maintenance KPIs, budgets, and performance standards. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce downtime. Oversee major capital expenditure projects, site upgrades, and infrastructure investments. Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, regulatory, and quality requirements. Support automation initiatives and technological enhancements across operations. Collaborate closely with operations, finance, procurement, and executive leadership teams. Degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Electromechanics, Facilities Management, or related discipline. Extensive leadership experience within logistics, manufacturing, industrial, automated warehousing, cold chain, or similar asset-intensive environments. Strong expertise in maintenance management, engineering operations, and technical infrastructure. Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and major investment projects. Proven capability to manage budgets, suppliers, and performance improvement programmes. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent stakeholder management and communication capabilities. Fluent English required; additional European languages are considered an advantage. Comfortable operating within a fast-growing, international organisation.