Junior Maintenance Engineer

Colgate-Palmolive; Anzio; On-site; EUR 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site canteen

Insurance coverage

Company devices

Health programs

Hybrid policy: up to 2 remote days per

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Anzio, Italy seeks a Maintenance Engineer trainee to lead maintenance programs under the Global Smart Maintenance model. You will oversee intervention planning, resource coordination, and predictive maintenance using IoT and ML/AI, while ensuring EHS and Quality standards.

The role combines digital maintenance, data-driven decision making, and hands-on equipment optimization with close collaboration across internal teams and contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related field).
• Preferably 1–2 years of experience in industrial maintenance focusing on TPM/FP&R methodologies.
• Strong passion for mechanics and optimizing plant equipment.
• Knowledge of CMMS systems (SAP-PM/EAM) and technical/purchasing document management.
• Knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies (vibration analysis, thermography) and IoT/data analytics.
• Problem-solving, planning/priority setting, and strong safety orientation.

Responsibilities

• Plan interventions and coordinate internal/external resources to ensure equipment efficiency.
• Draft and manage Material Purchase Requests and maintain Work Order flow using SAP.
• Develop and deploy condition-monitoring and predictive maintenance frameworks with IoT data.
• Digitize maintenance processes via digital checklists, SOPs, and SWIs interfaced with SAP-EAM.
• Support PMO initiatives with RCA tools to improve MTBF and MTTR.
• Act as a technical partner for production teams, aiding in AM checklists and FP&R standards.
• Collaborate on spare parts strategy, warehouse stock updates, and workshop upkeep.

Skills

Vibration analysis

IoT/data analytics

English

Italian

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related field)

Tools

SAP-PM/EAM

Job description

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #176878 - Anzio, Lazio, Italy

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets, and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under globally recognized brands. We are celebrated for our leadership in sustainability, community wellbeing, and our unwavering commitment to living our core values.

Title: Maintenance Engineer trainee

Location: Anzio (RM), Italy

Role Summary

The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for engineering, managing, and optimizing plant maintenance programs based on the Global Smart Maintenance model, while providing operational coordination of field activities. The role serves as a focal point for maintenance intelligence (predictive strategies, workflow digitization, data analysis, and continuous improvement) and, in parallel, ensures the proper execution and efficiency of interventions by planning resources and coordinating contractors.

The Engineer integrates smart sensors, Machine Learning (ML) algorithms, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform maintenance from routine tasks to condition-based and on-demand interventions, supporting Operations in implementing Autonomous Maintenance (AM) while ensuring full compliance with EHS and Quality standards.

Main Responsibilities

• Intervention Planning and Resource/Contractor Coordination: Contribute to maintenance management by planning interventions and coordinating resources (internal and external) to ensure equipment efficiency. Act as the CP Representative in contractor management, informing contractor companies of specific risks, cooperating in identifying preventive measures, and ensuring compliance with the coordination plan.
• Order and Purchasing Management: Ensure the correct drafting and management of Material Purchase Requests (RAM) and manage the Work Order (WO) flow leveraging company systems (SAP). Optimize the conversion rate of notifications into WOs and monitor adherence to the maintenance schedule.
• Smart & Predictive Maintenance: Develop and deploy condition-monitoring and predictive maintenance (PdM) frameworks using IoT sensors and data analytics. Monitor asset health in real time to decrease unplanned downtime (UPDT) and maximize equipment life.
• Digitization: Support the digitization of maintenance processes (anomaly reporting, digital checklists, SOPs, and SWIs) through digital workflow platforms interfaced with SAP-EAM.
• Continuous Improvement (PMO): Support Planned Maintenance Optimization (PMO) initiatives using Root Cause Analysis tools (FMEA, RCA, 5-Why) and the Asset Life Cycle Health Index to improve MTBF and MTTR.
• Support for Autonomous Maintenance (AM): Act as a technical partner for production teams, supporting the development of digital AM checklists, defining machine \"base and target conditions\", and facilitating progress through the 5 AM steps and FP&R standards.
• Spare Parts Optimization and Workshop Management: Collaborate in defining spare parts strategy (ABC analysis), updating warehouse stock, and evaluating optimization opportunities (e.g., 3D printing). Ensure the maintenance and cleanliness of the mechanical workshop and related areas.

EHS and Quality: Ensure that all operations, both internal and contractor-executed, comply with Environmental, Health, Safety, and Quality standards.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• UPDT (Unplanned Downtime) %
• MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) and MTTR (Mean Time To Repair)
• % Predictive Maintenance (PdM) WOs out of total planned
• Maintenance Schedule Attainment (%)
• Improvement in Asset Life Cycle Health Index
• Adherence to timelines and budgets for contractors and RAMs

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BSc) in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related field).
• Preferably at least 1–2 years of experience in industrial maintenance, with a strong focus on reliability (TPM / FP&R methodologies) and coordinating external contractors/resources.
• Strong passion and natural aptitude for mechanics and the optimization of industrial plant equipment.
• Knowledge of CMMS systems (preferably SAP-PM/EAM) and technical/purchasing document management.
• Knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies (vibration analysis, thermography) and IoT/data analytics is a strongly preferred requirement.
• Problem-solving skills, planning/priority setting capabilities, and a strong safety orientation (EOHS).
• Fluency in Italian and good knowledge of English

Compensation and Benefits

Expected Gross Annual Salary Range: €36,500 – €38,500 gross per year

This position is offered under a temporary employment contract of 12 months.

The role is governed by the applicable Italian National Collective Bargaining Agreement(“CCNL”) Chemical Industry, including the relevant job classification and economic provisions applicable to the position.

The initial compensation within the above range will be determined on the basis of objective, transparent and gender-neutral criteria, including professional experience, skills and competencies, qualifications, scope of responsibilities, role requirements, location, applicable CCNL classification and internal company policies.

Benefits

In addition to the rights and benefits provided under applicable law and the relevant CCNL, employees may be eligible, depending on role and company policy, for supplementary benefits. This includes full access to the dedicated on-site canteen facility at the Anzio plant, insurance coverage, company devices, health programs, and additional role-specific benefits.

Hybrid Working Policy: In accordance with company policy, this position requires on-site presence, with an allowance of up to 2 days of remote work each month.

Detailed information regarding compensation, benefits, applicable employment terms and job classification will be provided during the recruitment process and, where applicable, in the employment documentation.

Colgate-Palmolive is committed to equal pay for equal work or work of equal value. Recruitment, hiring, compensation and career progression criteria are applied in accordance with objective, transparent, non-discriminatory and gender-neutral principles, in compliance with applicable Italian and EU pay transparency legislation.

Candidates will not be asked to disclose their current or previous remuneration, and such information will not be sought, directly or indirectly, during the recruitment or hiring process.

Location: Italy, Anzio

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