Maintenance Technician

Givaudan; Caronno Pertusella; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Givaudan is looking for a Maintenance Technician at our site in Caronno Pertusella, Italy. This role involves routine and complex maintenance of industrial process equipment, ensuring minimal disruptions to site operations.

Ideal candidates should have a technical diploma and 5 years of experience in an industrial setting, preferably in the process industry. Join our team and contribute to high-quality food and fragrance innovations while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience as a Maintenance Technician in an industrial environment.
• Experience in process industry like food ingredients or chemicals is a plus.
• PES / PAV / PEI certification required for electrical profiles.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment.
• Support equipment recovery and restore operations.
• Document completed work and follow up needs as per procedures.

Skills

Industrial maintenance activities

Using hand tools safely

Pneumatic systems knowledge

Reliability and flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

Technical diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or Electromechanical discipline

Tools

Maintenance management systems (SAP)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness, humility, and a spirit of adventure, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn from our 79 production sites worldwide, known for their best-in-class processes and procedures. There’s many to learn from, with high-performing leaders and caring colleagues to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your energy, your personality, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Position

As Maintenance Technician, you will perform routine and more complex maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, preventive maintenance and installation activities on industrial process equipment and site utilities, promptly and safely, to minimize disruptions to site operations.

The role requires availability to work on day shifts and to provide on-call support (night and weekends if needed) for our Site in Caronno Pertusella (-VA- Italy).

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment, utilities and industrial plant systems.
• Support equipment recovery by diagnosing failures and working together with Production and Maintenance colleagues to restore operations.
• Carry out installation, repair, adjustment and maintenance activities on pumps, gearboxes, compressors, valves, fans, piping systems, pneumatic systems and other industrial equipment.
• Read and use technical drawings, electrical diagrams and technical documentation when required.
• Identify recurring maintenance issues and share them with the Maintenance Supervisor / Maintenance Manager to support reliability improvement.
• Document completed work, deviations, spare parts used and follow‑up needs in line with site procedures and the maintenance management system.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, EHS, Quality and external contractors when required.
• Contribute to strong housekeeping, safety, hygiene and product standards during and after maintenance activities.
• Work in compliance with applicable local regulations, Givaudan standards, EHS requirements, product procedures and internal safety guidelines.
• May perform other tasks as assigned.

Academic background

• Technical diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or Electromechanical discipline.
• Additional technical qualifications in welding, pipe fitting, electrical maintenance, pneumatic systems, pumps or industrial equipment repair will be considered a plus.
• For electrical profiles, PES / PAV / PEI certification, or equivalent electrical safety qualification, is required.

Experience

• Overall work experience of 5 years as a Maintenance Technician in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience in process industry, food ingredients, chemical, pharmaceutical, flavour, fragrance or similar industrial operations will be considered a strong advantage.

Technical knowledge

• Good practical knowledge of industrial maintenance activities.
• Comfortable using hand tools, workshop equipment and testing devices safely.
• Basic knowledge of maintenance management systems, SAP or similar tools is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office is preferred.
• Basic English knowledge.
• Driving licence and own car.

Personal attributes

• Strong safety mindset and passion for doing things well.
• Hands‑on approach, curiosity and enthusiasm for finding practical solutions.
• Team player mindset and passion to collaborate with different functions.
• Reliability, flexibility and availability to support site needs.
• Structured approach, with care for procedures and maintenance documentation.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives. We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Everyone — regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances — is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow. Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.