Technical Operations Lead

We are currently hiring an experienced Technical Operations Lead to oversee the day-to-day operation and reliability of complex technical infrastructure within a business-critical environment.

In this position, you will combine technical operations, maintenance coordination, supplier management and team leadership . You will ensure that essential installations and facility services remain reliable, safe and compliant while continuously improving operational processes and service quality.

Your mission

You will be responsible for:

• Coordinate the daily operation and maintenance of critical technical installations.
• Develop and manage annual schedules for preventive maintenance, inspections, compliance checks and continuity exercises.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective interventions together with external technical partners.
• Monitor the reliability and availability of systems related to electrical infrastructure, cooling/HVAC, security and safety .
• Lead, coach and support a team of technical engineers in their daily activities.
• Organize team planning, technical coverage and on-call activities.
• Support the onboarding, training and technical development of new team members.
• Coordinate technical modifications and improvement projects within the facility.
• Manage external suppliers, service agreements, performance levels, purchasing activities and related administration.
• Coordinate technical activities linked to the installation or removal of customer equipment and infrastructure.
• Maintain operational procedures and contribute to quality and compliance initiatives.
• Participate in internal and external audits and support continuous improvement actions.

📍 Location: Mechelen, Belgium

🏭 Industry: Technical Operations / Facilities

💼 Experience: 10+ years in technical operations, maintenance or critical infrastructure

🗣️ Languages: Dutch, French & English

Your profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electromechanics, IT, Engineering or a related technical field , or equivalent through relevant professional experience.
• Around 10 to 15 years of experience working with complex or critical technical installations.
• At least 5 years of experience leading, coordinating or coaching technical teams .
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, HVAC/cooling, security and safety installations .
• Experience coordinating external maintenance providers and technical suppliers.
• Comfortable working with contracts, service agreements and supplier performance.
• Experience in quality management, compliance environments and audit processes.
• Strong operational mindset with the ability to structure processes and identify improvements.
• Hands-on, service-oriented and comfortable taking ownership of operational challenges.
• Fluent in Dutch, French and English .
• BA5 certification required ; VCA-VOL or similar safety certification is considered an advantage.
• Comfortable participating in a periodic standby rotation and occasionally supporting interventions outside standard working hours.

Why Join Us?

• Take a key role in the management of business-critical technical infrastructure .
• Combine technical expertise with operations and people management .
• Work with experienced engineering and technical teams.
• Take ownership of maintenance, reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with different technical partners and stakeholders.
• Develop your expertise in critical environments, facilities and technical operations management .
• Benefit from opportunities for professional growth and continuous development.
• We offer a competitive package with a mobility budget or company car and other extra-legal advantages.

📩 Interested? Send us your CV or get in touch with Maria Najmi directly to discuss this opportunity.

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