IT specialist

Are you a driven IT professional with a passion for technology and system optimisation? Are you looking for a job where you can really make a difference, and where variety, challenge and impact go hand in hand?

At Van Damme, a growing family business in Waregem with over 40 years’ experience, you’ll have the opportunity to help shape and strengthen our IT environment.

You will work alongside our current IT colleague, and together you will form the beating heart of our digital operations. Do you enjoy a role that offers responsibility, variety and the freedom to contribute ideas for the future? Would you like to be part of a close-knit team where your expertise is truly valued?

“In IT, no two days are the same. I help build stable systems, solve complex puzzles and make sure colleagues can work without worries. This mix of technology, responsibility and teamwork gives me new energy every day.” – Joshua

Key highlights

• Focus on innovation, automation and strong cybersecurity
• Varied role with continuous improvement opportunities
• Great colleagues and team spirit

Your responsibilities

In this role, you will support new software implementations and integrations (such as Business Central, CRM and logistics tools) and help test new features before they go live.

You are responsible for internal IT communication, delivering training on Business Central, WMS, new tools and cybersecurity, and creating clear manuals, FAQs and digital procedures.

You will also prepare clear reports on IT usage, incidents and overall security status, allowing us to adjust our systems continuously.

You contribute ideas on how to make processes smarter and more efficient through digitalisation, and you work out concrete improvements that make our teams’ work easier.

You play an active role in implementing and optimising AI solutions to make our digital operations future‑proof.

Additionally, you support your IT colleague in various domains such as daily IT management, system optimisation, strategic IT planning and security & compliance.

Your strengths

For this role, we are looking for someone with the following technical skills:

• Basic knowledge of ERP/WMS and CRM systems (Business Central is a plus)
• Knowledge of networks, cybersecurity and Microsoft environments
• Experience with IT project management and change management

And you are also:

• Organisationally strong, analytical and solution‑oriented
• Communicative with both technical and non‑technical colleagues
• Proactive and able to define strategy independently
• Someone who enjoys taking responsibility

What we offer

At Van Damme, you join a no‑nonsense family business in the Waregem industrial zone that has been growing for more than 40 years. With around 50 employees, we form a close‑knit team where the CEO, Pieter, always keeps his door open. There is no strict hierarchy and everyone helps each other — you are never just a number.

Besides an exciting and varied job, you can count on:

• An attractive salary with additional benefits
• Flexible holidays without collective closure
• The most modern tools for comfortable working
• Fun teambuildings, New Year parties and many other activities
• A dynamic team within an energetic family company where your voice truly matters
• Free use of our on‑site carwash