Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Location: Cadorago, Italy

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Industry: Manufacturing | Automation | Distribution

About the Role

Our client is a global manufacturing business seeking an experienced Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join their maintenance team at their facility in Cadorago, Italy.

Reporting to the Maintenance & Automation Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining highly automated production and packaging equipment, ensuring machinery operates safely, efficiently and with minimal downtime.

This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced maintenance technician who enjoys fault finding, preventative maintenance and continuous improvement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and electromechanical faults.
• Support the maintenance and reliability of automated production and packaging machinery.
• Assist with troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment and automation systems.
• Read and interpret electrical, mechanical and pneumatic drawings and schematics.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Assist with equipment modifications, installations and commissioning activities.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure efficient machine performance.
• Liaise with external contractors and equipment suppliers when required.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and accurately in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using the site's maintenance management systems.

About You

To be successful in this role you will ideally have:

• A recognised Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification (or equivalent technical apprenticeship).
• A minimum of 3 years' experience within an industrial maintenance environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Experience maintaining automated manufacturing or production equipment.
• Good understanding of electrical, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
• Basic knowledge of PLC-controlled machinery and automation systems (fault finding experience is highly desirable).
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance.
• A commitment to safe working practices within a manufacturing environment.

Language Requirements

• Fluent spoken and written Italian is essential.
• English language skills would be advantageous but are not essential.

Desirable Experience

Experience within any of the following industries would be advantageous:

• Paper or paper converting
• Slitting or rewinding
• Packaging
• Adhesives
• FMCG
• Printing
• Automated manufacturing
• Industrial production

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Health Insurance (including dental contribution)
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Company Pension Scheme with additional employer contributions
• Flexible working schedule (38.5-hour working week)
• Meal Vouchers (€7 per day worked)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Individual Development Plan
• On-site wellbeing support
• Career development within a global manufacturing organisation

If you're an experienced Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Technician looking to join a global business that invests in its people and offers long-term career development, we'd love to hear from you.