DESOTEC is an international environmental services company helping to protect the planet with sustainable mobile filtration solutions for liquids and gases. We have approximately 450 employees, united in Generation D, who are all committed to protecting the planet by promoting positive ecological changes across all sectors. Since 2026, DESOTEC has been part of EQT, an international Swedish investment group.
As an operator, you are responsible for the production of high-quality, reactivated carbon. You work with advanced reactivation furnaces and contribute directly to a sustainable world by recycling materials.
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Process Control: You start, operate, and monitor 4 to 5 reactivation furnaces via computer screens from the control room.
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Technical Optimization: You adjust parameters for optimal output, respond to alarms, and anticipate malfunctions.
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Maintenance & Troubleshooting: You analyze process-related malfunctions and perform minor maintenance work yourself. You secure installations for major interventions by correctly locking them (LOTO).
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Logistics & Administration: You fill and move big bags using a forklift and take daily samples. You accurately register production data in ERP and Excel.
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Safety & Environment: You monitor environmental permit conditions, wear the correct PPE, and ensure a clean working environment (housekeeping).
Why you?If you are ready to work in a dynamic and innovative environment where you can constantly contribute to improvements, you are the person we are looking for!
Of course, in return for your boundless dedication and enthusiasm, you will receive a lot in return:
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A competitive salary: We guarantee you a market‑conform gross salary, depending on your experience.
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Extra-legal benefits: To optimize your compensation package, you can count on €9 meal vouchers, group and hospitalization insurance (via AG Insurance), and the option of bicycle leasing after 6 months of employment.
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Discounts through partnerships:Through Benefits at Work, you get discounts at Center Parcs, Zalando, bol, Krëfel, Decathlon, and many more.
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Flexible vacation planning: At DESOTEC there is no collective shutdown. You enjoy 26 paid vacation days (20 + 6 ADV) and have the freedom to take an additional 10 unpaid leave days. This allows you to increase your fully self-planned vacation days to up to 36 days! On top of that, you receive one seniority day every 5 years, with a maximum of 3 days.
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Grow like (activated) carbon: You are given every opportunity to deepen your expertise in your new role, as well as to grow personally and professionally through an extensive training program.
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Structured onboarding: Every new colleague receives a personalized onboarding plan so that from day one, you smoothly integrate into your team, our tools, and DESOTEC’s mission.
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Stay active & social: As a colleague with a permanent contract, you can enjoy one free group class or sports activity every week at Vision 21 in Roeselare, including boxing, pilates, spinning, padel, and more.
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Fun and relaxation: You will regularly be invited to one of the many afterwork events and other fun activities. Each team also receives a team-building budget – you decide together how to spend it!
At DESOTEC, we are committed to building a
cleaner, greener world for all. We strive to helping protect the planet by driving positive ecological change across all industries.
Witness our mission with your own eyes in the DESOTEC purpose movie.
Curious to find out more about your potential future employer? Check out www.desotec.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram via @desotec.
Get to Know Us!
Curious about who we are and what it's like to work with us?
Watch our company video to discover our culture, meet the team, and see what makes our workplace unique.
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Diploma: You hold at least a TSO diploma (Technical Secondary Education) or have equivalent experience in process techniques, electromechanica, electronics, or chemistry.
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Technical Knowledge: You are able to read technical and electrical diagrams (P&ID).
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Experience: Preference is given to candidates with experience as a process operator in an industrial environment.
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Languages: You speak Dutch and English well.
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Attitude: You are analytical, eager to learn, and can stay calm under pressure. Safety is always your top priority.
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Hours: You work a 39h week from 21.48 - 6h
If you can’t tick every box, but you fully recognize yourself in our core values
Teamwork, Excellence, and Devotion, we definitely encourage you to take your chance!
You will join a close-knit team of 9 colleagues in Rumbeke, consisting of technical operators, a process expert, and forklift drivers. You report directly to the team leader.
