Maintenance Technician

At Maersk, we are in the midst of a revolution to simplify global trade, which gives us the opportunity to make a major impact on the world economy—and on your career. At Maersk, we aim to be a true integrator of container logistics, connecting and simplifying our customers’ supply chains through global end-to-end solutions. We rely on our diverse workforce to make this possible.

We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high-performing teams.

By joining Maersk, you will become part of our global family, a company that handles 20% of the world’s trade every day, where one of our core values is Our People. Needless to say, we value diversity: we thrive on the wide range of talents in all their forms, and we see it as a strength to build strong teams across brands, cultures, and locations.

What We Offer

As one of the pillars of our values, we strive to create a supportive environment for the right people, while fostering a culture of fairness, mutual respect, accountability, and care—for our company and our customers.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package for our employees.

Key Responsibilities

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all technical equipment and facility systems on site. Key responsibilities include performing preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and carrying out repairs. The role also supports continuous improvement initiatives to increase equipment availability and operational safety.

• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance of logistics equipment (conveyors, sorters, automated systems, forklifts, pallet trucks, etc.).
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, or automated breakdowns quickly and restore equipment to service as soon as possible.
• Perform adjustments and checks to ensure the proper functioning of sorting or handling lines.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimize operational downtime.

Safety & Compliance

• Record interventions in the CMMS and contribute to the analysis of recurring faults.
• Carry out all maintenance activities in accordance with health, safety, environmental, and company policies
• Work closely with Operations, HSE, Engineering, and external service providers.
• Support audits, technical inspections, and regulatory assessments.

Continuous Improvement

• Report recurring issues and develop sustainable solutions.
• Communicate clearly regarding equipment status, risks, and required actions

Required Skills

• Professional High School Diploma (Bac Pro MEI) or 2-year technical degree (BTS in Industrial Maintenance, Electrotechnics, MAI, etc.).
• 1–3 years minimum in a logistics or automated industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of electromechanics, industrial electricity, and automation.
• Familiarity with automated logistics systems (a plus).
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical diagrams.
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools and CMMS.
• Ability to work in dynamic and shifting environment
• Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team
• Fluency in German and English
• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail, responsibility, and a strong safety mindset

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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