Vacature Technical Operator | €18.58/hour + 31,5% allowances | Delft

• Delft
• Geen
• Productie / industrie

Vacature omschrijving

You will join a large food production company in Delft that produces processed food products for the retail market. The entire production chain, from preparation to packaging, takes place in-house using modern equipment and strict quality procedures.

The company operates with high standards in hygiene and product safety, delivering quality products to retail customers. Despite its professional structure, the atmosphere remains down-to-earth and team-focused. Employees work with responsibility and precision, while there is room for development and long-term careers in technical or operational roles.

This is a modern production environment where technology and efficiency play a key role. Operators work with automated systems and digital controls, ensuring stable and high-quality production. If you enjoy technical challenges and hands-on work in a structured setting, this role offers excellent long-term opportunities.

As a Technical Operator, you are responsible for operating your own automated production or packaging line within a food production environment. You work with computer-controlled systems, monitor process parameters and make technical adjustments where needed. Your role combines hands-on machine operation with technical problem-solving and quality control.

You ensure that production runs smoothly by analysing deviations, solving first-line technical malfunctions and keeping the line in optimal condition. Working according to HACCP and strict hygiene standards is a core part of the job. You also register production data and actively think about process improvements.

This is a technical role within food processing. The products you work with are processed in-house and prepared according to strict quality and safety standards before packaging. There is no slaughtering and no exposure to raw processing scenes. You work in a clean, professional production environment with modern equipment.

Your tasks include:

• Operating and adjusting automated production or packaging lines via control systems;
• Monitoring process parameters and making technical corrections;
• Solving first-line mechanical and basic technical malfunctions;
• Performing quality checks and ensuring compliance with HACCP standards;
• Registering production data in digital systems;
• Keeping your workstation and machinery clean and technically operational.

The working temperature is between 5°C and 15°C, which is standard in food production. You receive proper work clothing, structured onboarding and guidance from experienced operators.

Working hours & shifts
Production schedules may vary due to operational demand. The primary structure is a 2-shift rotation, but adjustments can occur depending on workload and planning. Flexibility in shift availability is therefore important.

• Day shift: 06:30 – 15:30 (including 1-hour break)
• Afternoon/evening shift: 15:30 – 00:30 (including 1-hour break)

Hours between 18:00–06:00 receive a 31.5% shift allowance.

All scheduling changes are communicated in advance and always take place in consultation. The company aims for stability in rosters, but a production environment requires adaptability. We are therefore looking for operators who are flexible and comfortable with rotating shifts. Occasionally, Saturday work may occur (never mandatory, always in consultation).

• Technically skilled with experience in operating automated production machines;
• Comfortable working with computer-controlled systems and machine interfaces;
• Able to analyse and solve first-line technical malfunctions;
• Familiar with HACCP and hygiene procedures (or willing to learn);
• Flexible regarding shift rotations when required;
• Hands-on, reliable and proactive;
• Living in or near Delft;
• Able to communicate in English and/or Dutch.

• Up to €18.58 gross per hour (base salary) + 31.5% shift allowance;
• Extra allowances for cold work, hygiene and clothing changes;
• Travel allowance of €0.23 per km (from 10 km one way);
• 3.25% end-of-year bonus;
• 24 vacation days + 8% holiday pay;
• Chance of a permanent contract and long-term career opportunities in operations or technical roles.