Would you like to contribute to providing the best possible support and service to this unique organisation as a Logistics and Facilities Officer at Wageningen Bioveterinary Research? Read on and apply if you would like to work in Lelystad and have a good command of the Dutch language!
As a Logistics and Facilities Officer, you will help to ensure a well-organised and safe working environment by efficiently managing and supporting materials, goods and support services both within and outside the High Containment Unit (HCU).
Your duties and responsibilities include as a Logistics and Facilities Officer:
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carrying out logistical tasks, including the transport of goods and samples to and from the High Containment Unit, in accordance with applicable procedures and safety regulations;
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carefully channelling materials and consumables in and out of the HCU, and correctly carrying out waste disposal within the HCU;
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carrying out rinsing and sterilisation tasks and coordinating the logistics flow of these products within the HCU;
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managing and organising the storage of goods within the designated areas;
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identifying, proposing and following up on suggestions for improvements regarding work processes and working methods;
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carrying out operational tasks and ensuring the order and cleanliness of the allocated areas;
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replenishing and ensuring the availability of general consumables within the HCU;
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managing materials and initiating repairs or replacements where necessary;
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replenishing and managing clothing and other textiles for use in the work carried out within the HCU;
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ensuring compliance with High Containment safety regulations when using and operating equipment;
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actively keeping up to date with and complying with relevant (safety) rules and protocols within the HCU.
The work will (partly) take place in buildings for which an additional quarantine restriction applies after leaving (based on EU regulations). This means that it is not permitted to keep animals of the same species. Furthermore, for 72 hours after the work, it is not permitted to have contact with these animals or to visit poultry production facilities.
Your team
You will be working alongside a team of nine staff members, who carry out their duties both inside and outside the High Containment Unit.
You will work here
The Facilities and Services Department is responsible for the (technical) security of the High Containment Unit (HCU), logistics, services, (technical) operations, and the implementation and monitoring of maintenance, refurbishment and/or innovation projects.
Services receives daily guidance from the Services Team Leader and is responsible for logistics, space management, laundry, washing and sterilisation, waste management and other support activities.
We are
Wageningen Bioveterinary Research
The mission of Wageningen Bioveterinary Research (WBVR) is ‘A society in which animals and humans live together in good health’. Based on this mission, WBVR carries out projects for the Dutch and European governments, as well as contract research assignments for a large number of international clients. WBVR primarily focuses on research into (notifiable) infectious diseases in animals and on infectious diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans (zoonoses).
You possess the personal skills required to work meticulously, with a focus on service and effectively in, for example, a high-containment environment.
You also have:
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MBO level of working and thinking;
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a service-oriented, results-oriented, meticulous and quality-focused approach as core competencies;
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a hands-on attitude and an enthusiastic approach to work;
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the ability to solve problems independently and to collaborate effectively as part of a team;
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excellent command of the Dutch language, both spoken and written.
Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:
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working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
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sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
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there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
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a fixed year-end bonus of 8,3%;
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excellent pension scheme.
In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. We offer, depending on your experience, a competitive gross salary of between € 2.749,- and € 3.399,- for a full-time working week of 36 hours, in accordance with the CLA Wageningen Research (scale 5). As for your contract, we initially offer a one-year contract that can be extended - if possible within (company) organizational circumstances - on good performance.
We encourage development and internal mobility within our organisation. Our recruitment and selection policy sets out the conditions that apply specifically to you as a (former) employee. If you have any questions, we are happy to help.
Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees.
Because we expect you to work and live in the Netherlands our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family. If you come with a partner, we offer a Dual Career group program organized by our Welcome Center. This program helps your partner to get familiar with the Dutch culture, labour market and assists your partner to find a job.
Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, our Welcome Center can assist you with any additional advice and information about for example housing, opening a bank account or schooling. Finally, certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands.
Due to Dutch immigration laws, candidates from outside the EU/EFTA zone, can usually not be hired for this position. More information can be found on the website of the Dutch Immigration and Naturalization Service.
For more information about the position, please contact Martin Schutte, Department Head F&S, via phone: +31 (0)320 – 238 689 or via email: [email protected].
Questions about the procedure? Get in touch with Ine van het Land, corporate recruiter, via email: [email protected].
Ready to apply?
Click on the application button next to the vacancy on our website. Only applications submitted through our website will be considered.
You can apply up to and including July 21, 2026. Internal candidates are preferred to apply before June 29, 2026.
Applications are reviewed regularly. Therefore, the position may be filled before the stated closing date.
Procedure
Upon joining the company, we require a Certificate of Good Conduct.
Welcome, safe, and valued
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) highly values diversity and inclusion because we believe that different insights lead to innovative solutions. We create a work environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and appreciated, regardless of background, identity, or experience. Together, we are building a culture where everyone's unique contribution adds to the success of our organization.
The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,600 employees (6,700 fte) and 13,100 students and over 150,000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines.
Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR and watch the video below to get an idea of our green campus!
We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.
