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Maintenance Technician

On-site in Madrid·Added 4 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)

Cofares

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Our summary

Hours: Rotating shifts · Monday to Friday
Work mode: On-site, Madrid
Contract: Fixed-term
Education: Vocational training (FP Grado Medio)

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Technical knowledge: Training: Intermediate or higher vocational training cycle in Electricity, electromechanics, mechatronics, automatic regulation and control systems, or similar. Intermediate knowledge in electricity, mechanics, pneumatics, electronics, PLC, PCI, industrial networks, air conditioning, and industrial refrigeration.

Process and Tools Knowledge: Computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). Basic Excel level (in those centers without a Maintenance Foreman or Manager).

Nice to have

Interpersonal: Communication, Teamwork, and Change Management.

Personal effectiveness: Results orientation, Working under pressure.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Replacement contract with subsequent transition to permanent status.

At Cofares, we work day by day to empower a diverse and inclusive culture and continue fostering our commitment to equal opportunities, both in selection and hiring, as well as in promotion and internal mobility. Diversity is one of the key elements upon which we will continue to build our corporate workforce.

The role

Do you want to become part of one of the leading pharmaceutical distributors nationwide?

If you are passionate about the sector and are looking for a collaborative, supportive, and innovative work environment, this is the place for you!

At Cofares, we go beyond the activity of distributing health products. At Cofares, we do Smart Healthing, a concept of service and relationship between people. We are a company with a strong commitment to the health and well-being of society. We offer 360º service to the pharmacy and we would like to count on you to create the future of health together.

Join our revolution! Join Smart Healthing!

What you'll do

Execute the preventive and corrective maintenance work orders assigned by the Area Manager, to ensure the correct functioning of the machinery in the facility.
Ensure the correct functioning of the automatic systems during production hours and resolve any possible anomalies that may occur, to avoid an impact on customer service.
Document all maintenance work performed in the facility through the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) so that the Area Management can measure and analyze the facility's KPIs.
Propose improvements to the maintenance plan to optimize its execution, as well as detect risks in the reliability of the facility, promoting a culture of continuous improvement throughout the facility.
Communicate any contingency from the maintenance area that could affect service to pharmacies to their hierarchical manager.
Control the work of external contractors in the facility, ensuring that they comply with the Occupational Risk Prevention Law, with the objective of avoiding accidents.
Collaborate in the training of new maintenance hires in those centers where there is no Maintenance Foreman or Manager, to achieve an optimal adaptation to the job.
Collaborate in order picking during production periods when there is no maintenance to attend to, with the objective of finishing order picking on time.

How you'll work

Rotating morning/afternoon shift, Monday to Friday.

About Cofares

Cofares is a Spanish cooperative and the largest pharmaceutical distribution network in Spain, operating 48 warehouses and platforms nationwide. It distributes medicines and health products to pharmacies, and also develops its own consumer health brands (Farline, Aposán) and offers services such as financing, training, and technology solutions for pharmacies. The company emphasizes innovation and technology in its operations, with a recent €25 million investment to prepare for the 'new era of medicine'.

Industry: Pharmaceutical Distribution
Founded: 1945
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
In Spain: Madrid, Córdoba, Talavera and 8 more

Good to know if you are moving

Cofares is a Spanish cooperative, so employees may become members (socios) and participate in governance.
The company has a strong national presence with warehouses in many Spanish cities, offering potential roles in logistics and distribution across the country.
Cofares emphasizes a diverse culture and innovation, with technology as a key tool in its projects.
The company provides training and development opportunities, as highlighted in its 'Buscamos Talento' section.
Cofares has a foundation (Fundación Cofares) focused on social commitment, which may offer opportunities for corporate social responsibility involvement.

In their own words

About the company & team

Being part of a 360º company that acts comprehensively in the world of health.
Together, driving the health ecosystem of the future.
Transforming with every challenge using technology and innovation as the main tools of our projects.
Creating a diverse culture where people are what matters, betting on personal and professional development and growth.