Maintenance Technician (M/F/D)

Cerealis; Maia; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerealis is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Maia site. The role focuses on implementing maintenance plans, ensuring equipment reliability, and supporting continuous production in a food-processing environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in industrial maintenance, strong Excel skills, willingness to work shifts, and a proactive, independent work style. The position is based at Maia, Portugal, within the Operations Management team.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of professional experience in industrial maintenance.
• Excel proficiency required.
• English proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Comply with and implement preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance plans.
• Ensure equipment is operational and well maintained for continuous production.
• Diagnose and resolve complex faults using electrical, mechanical, and other related techniques.
• Report faults, causes and solutions to contribute to technical history and improvements.
• Collaborate in installation, testing and trial of new equipment for correct production integration.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Excel

English proficiency

Shift work

Proactive and independent work

Job description

Cerealis is one of Portugal's largest agro-industrial groups, with a strong presence in Portugal and in international food markets. A century-old specialist in the processing of cereals and the development of consumer products, it is the Portuguese market leader in pasta and industrial flours, with a significant market position in breakfast cereals, cereal bars, cookies and flours for culinary use.

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our Operations Management team at the Maia site.

Main responsibilities:

• Comply with and implement preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance plans, respecting the quality, food safety and hygiene procedures defined by the company.
• Ensuring that the equipment is operational and well maintained, guaranteeing its continuous and efficient operation.
• Diagnosing and resolving complex technical faults, using the appropriate techniques and tools in various technological areas (electrical, mechanical, etc.).
• Reporting and recording faults, causes and solutions adopted, contributing to continuous improvement and technical history.
• Collaborating in the installation, testing and trial of new equipment, ensuring its correct integration into the production process.

Requirements:

• At least 2 years' professional experience in industrial maintenance work
• Use of Office tools, Excel (required)
• Proficiency in English (preferred)
• Willingness to work shifts
• Proactivity, resilience and ability to work independently