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Automated Maintenance Technician

On-site in Llanera·Added 2 days ago (last checked 6 Nov)

Alimerka

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Our summary

Hours
Rotating shifts, including nights
Work mode
On-site, Llanera
Contract
Permanent
Experience
3+ years
Education
Higher vocational training (FP Grado Superior)

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Higher Degree in Automation and Industrial Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar.
  • At least three years of experience in industrial maintenance.
  • Experience in general electromechanical maintenance.
  • Knowledge of control systems.

Nice to have

  • Ideally, experience in maintenance of automated warehouses, stacker cranes, and handling machines.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Permanent contract
  • Rotating shift of mornings, afternoons, and nights (6-4 shift).
  • Discount on purchases
  • Physiotherapy service

The role

ALIMERKA Group, a leader in the food retail sector, is firmly committed to innovation and customer orientation. With our business model, we aim to promote the well-being of society by offering top-quality products.

We are a large team of more than 6,000 professionals, working across over 170 centers, who strive every day with enthusiasm, effort, and commitment to continue growing sustainably.

We are looking for people who want to join the maintenance team of our automated warehouses located at the Lugo de Llanera Logistics Center.

What you'll do

  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of the facilities.
  • Perform system reset.
  • Collect data for report preparation.
  • Report incidents at the facility.
  • Check traces to detect problems in the facilities.

About Alimerka

Alimerka is a Spanish supermarket chain headquartered in Llanera, Asturias, operating primarily in the northwest of Spain, including Asturias, Galicia, Castilla y León, and Cantabria. The company runs a network of supermarkets, a logistics center, and production facilities for meat, bakery, and other fresh products, employing thousands of people across the region. It is a family-owned business that focuses on fresh food, local sourcing, and customer service, with a strong presence in the northern Spanish market.

Alimerka's Spain presence is deeply rooted in Asturias, where it was founded and maintains its main offices and logistics hub. The company offers a wide range of roles, from store staff and warehouse workers to corporate positions in IT, data science, and category management. For international professionals, Alimerka provides opportunities in a stable, regional retail environment, though most roles require Spanish language proficiency and are based in northern Spain. The work culture emphasizes teamwork, local community engagement, and operational excellence in food retail.

Industry
Retail
Founded
1979
Employees
5,000–10,000
Headquarters
Llanera, Spain
In Spain
Llanera, Oviedo, Gijón and 5 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • Alimerka is headquartered in Llanera, Asturias, a region known for its natural beauty and lower cost of living compared to major Spanish cities.
  • The company operates its own logistics center and food production facilities, offering roles in operations, engineering, and data science beyond typical retail positions.
  • Most job openings require Spanish language skills, as customer-facing and operational roles are local in nature.
  • The company has a strong regional focus, with opportunities primarily in Asturias, Galicia, and Castilla y León, which may appeal to those seeking a quieter lifestyle.
  • Alimerka provides training programs for roles in butchery, fishmongery, and bakery, which can be valuable for career development in food retail.
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