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Mechanical Maintenance Manager (M/F/X)

On-site in Grande Lisboa·Full-time·Added 2 days ago (last checked 2 Nov)

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Randstad Portugal

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Grande Lisboa
Contract: Full-time
Experience: 3+ years

Skills

This job advert was originally written in Portuguese.

Requirements

What we're looking for

competencies
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar areas;
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in maintenance roles, ideally in heavy process industries (e.g., cement, paper, chemical, metallurgy, or large-scale food industries);
- Previous experience in the coordination and leadership of operational teams;
- Good practical knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies and reliability tools (RCM, work planning);
- Strong analytical capacity, focused on problem-solving and continuous improvement;
- Excellent communication skills and ease in interpersonal relationships;
- Good knowledge of IT tools (MS Office) and fluency in the English language.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

main benefits
- Direct integration into a benchmark company that is committed to the stability and development of its employees;
- Salary package compatible with the level of experience and the demands of the role.
Randstad's mission is to become the most equitable and specialized talent company in the world, and for that reason we reiterate that we welcome people with the most diverse abilities and experiences. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment and hiring process meets the needs of all people. If you need any accommodation to make your application or interview more comfortable, please do not hesitate to inform our recruitment consultants.

The role

Randstad is recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Manager to join a solid and prestigious industrial company that is a market leader, located in the Greater Lisbon area.

Mission: To coordinate the operational technical team, ensuring maximum efficiency, reliability, and availability of all equipment and infrastructure within the production unit.

What you'll do

key responsibilities
- Coordinate, motivate, and monitor the daily work of the internal technical team and external service providers;
- Plan and schedule weekly maintenance activities (preventive, predictive, and corrective), in coordination with the Engineering Department guidelines;
- Guarantee the full execution of maintenance plans within the defined deadlines;
- Validate that all interventions scrupulously comply with internal procedures, engineering standards, and safety rules;
- Develop failure analyses (root cause) to resolve repetitive breakdowns, proposing technical modifications that increase asset reliability;
- Support the monitoring of production lines and cooperate with the reliability engineering area;
- Supervise and monitor the repair and reconditioning processes of mechanical components;
- Participate in improvement projects and monitor new investment processes and equipment commissioning;
- Guarantee the detailed recording and updating of all work orders in the SAP system;
- Ensure compliance with and active promotion of Quality, Environment, Occupational Safety, and Food Safety policies.