Maintenance Technicians

ABP Food Group; Esbjerg; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

4 consecutive days off

Modern automation and production tech

Continuous learning and development

Supportive and collaborative team

Job summary

C&D Foods is hiring a Maintenance Technician to join a high‑tech production environment in Esbjerg.

You will maintain, troubleshoot, and improve automation and electrical systems across multiple production areas, ensuring equipment reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• Technician/Trade background in engineering (e.g., Technician, Blacksmith, Industrial Electrician, Automation Technician)
• Fluent in English; Danish language skills are a plus
• Experience with PLC systems, automation, and industrial electrical installations is a plus

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automation and electrical systems in production facilities (kitchen, filling, packing)
• Carry out preventive maintenance to minimize downtime
• Respond to maintenance issues and breakdowns with corrective actions
• Contribute to preventive maintenance schedule and CI improvements
• Collaborate with production and other departments to ensure equipment reliability and up-to-date documentation
• Adhere to health, safety, food safety and quality standards

Skills

Maintenance operations

Automation systems

PLC systems

Problem solving

Team player

Can-do attitude

Independent worker

Education

Technical background (engineering trades)

Tools

PLC hardware

Automation equipment

Job description

Location: On site / Esbjerg N, 6715 Esbjerg, Denmark
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | Mechanical
Salary: Competitive salary

Are you ready to join our high tech Engineering team in a international company?

Are you a Maintencance Technician looking for a stable and rewarding career in a high‑tech production environment? Do you want to work with state‑of‑the‑art automation and electrical systems while developing your skills with the potential to progress into a leadership role?

At C&D Foods (Denmark), we take pride in producing high‑quality pet food that customers and pet owners trust. As a key member of our engineering team, you will play a vital role in maintaining our commitment to excellence by ensuring all products meet the highest food safety and quality standards. You will work as part of a team of multi‑skilled technicians, apprentices, and contractors to maintain, install, and improve processing equipment across production areas (kitchen operations, filling, packing, and site services)

We are looking for highly motivated professionals to strengthen our technical team. We offer a dynamic work environment, modern technology, and a strong team culture where your expertise will make a real difference!

About the position

Your key areas of responsibility:

• Maintenance Operations
• Automation & Electrical Systems

Examples of tasks could be:

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automation and electrical systems within the production facility
• Carry out preventive maintenance to ensure optimal equipment performance and minimize downtime
• Be proactive in completing corrective work orders and responding to maintenance issues and breakdowns
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the preventive maintenance schedule (PM strategy) by providing feedback and improvement suggestions
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement enhancements using world‑class engineering and CI techniques
• Work close with production and other internal departments to ensure equipment reliability and maintain up‑to‑date documentation

In addition to the examples mentioned above, all maintenance and engineering activities must comply with applicable Health & Safety, food safety, and quality standards, ensuring full adherence to internal procedures and regulatory requirements relevant to food and pet food production environments.

Your profile

• Technician, Blacksmith, Industrial Electrician or Automation Technician (or similar technical background)
• Fluent in English (It will be an advantage if you speak Danish or are currently learning it).
• Experience with PLC systems, automation, and industrial electrical installations is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• You have a "can do attitude"
• A proactive team player with a structured and solution-oriented mindset
• Open to learning and growing into a leadership role in the future

We offer

You will become part of the C&D Foods family, an international company with a multicultural environment, across nationalities and cross-functional teams, where collaboration, diversity, and inclusion are part of everyday life. We prioritize employee well-being, work-life balance, and personal development.

What we offer:

• Health and dental insurance
• 4 consecutive days off
• Modern automation and production technology
• Continuous learning and technical development
• Supportive and collaborative team culture

You will take on a responsible role with varied tasks in an international company with a solid financial foundation and strong values.

About C&D Foods

C&D Foods is one of Europe’s leading producers of private label pet food, manufacturing a wide range of both wet and dry food. The company’s headquarters are located in Mullingar, County Westmeath.

As part of ABP Food Group, C&D Foods has grown to become one of the industry’s leading pet food manufacturers.

C&D Foods currently operates 9 production facilities across 7 countries (Ireland, United Kingdom, France, Denmark, Austria, Spain, and the Netherlands) as well as 2 sales offices in Manchester and Italy.