El Corte Inglés is the largest department store group in Europe and a dominant force in the Spanish retail landscape. Headquartered in Madrid, the conglomerate operates a diverse portfolio including department stores, supermarkets, travel agencies, and insurance services. With a workforce of tens of thousands, it serves as a primary pillar of the Spanish economy and a leader in consumer goods distribution.

For international professionals, El Corte Inglés offers a gateway into the Spanish corporate world, particularly within its expanding digital, IT, and logistics hubs. While customer-facing roles typically require high Spanish proficiency, the company's focus on e-commerce and supply chain modernization has increased demand for specialized technical talent and project managers from diverse backgrounds.

Founded in 1940 by Ramón Areces in Madrid, the company began as a small tailor shop. Over several decades, it expanded through aggressive growth and acquisitions to become Spain's most iconic retail conglomerate.

For international professionals

Largest department store chain in Europe with a massive physical and digital footprint across Spain.
Offers a wide variety of roles ranging from specialized tech and engineering to corporate management and retail.
Headquartered in Madrid with a presence in every major Spanish city and province.
Currently undergoing a significant digital transformation, creating opportunities for international IT and e-commerce experts.
Known for providing long-term career stability and being one of the most recognized brands in the country.

Maintenance Technician / Refrigeration Technician (Serrano)

El Corte Ingles

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English.

Job Description

Are you looking to develop your talent and find a place where your effort is recognized? We offer a dynamic, close-knit, and forward-looking environment. Here, every day is a new opportunity to learn, grow, and shine. Imagine being part of a diverse team where evolution and customer service are our priority. At El Corte Inglés, our work is a shared passion.

The project awaiting you.

At El Corte Inglés, we are looking to incorporate a Refrigeration Maintenance Technician for our Serrano center, within an environment of constant technological evolution in the large-scale retail sector.

You will be part of the maintenance team, collaborating with professionals from different specialties, in a context of adaptation toward more efficient refrigeration systems, such as CO2 plants. Your mission will be to ensure the correct operation of the facilities through preventive and corrective maintenance.

We are looking for a technical profile with experience in the maintenance of refrigeration installations, especially in commercial or industrial environments, with the ability to work in a team and adapt to new technologies.

Main functions and requirements.

Functions

- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of refrigeration installations.

- Leak checks, evaporator cleaning, and general equipment maintenance.

- Intervention in cold rooms and refrigerated furniture (butchery, deli, frozen foods, etc.).

- Management and maintenance of connected refrigeration systems.

- Work with different refrigerant gases (CO2, 404A, R290, among others).

Requirements

- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a refrigeration technician.

- Experience in the maintenance of industrial or commercial refrigeration installations.

- Knowledge and experience in CO2 plants.

- Availability for full-time work on rotating shifts.

- Fluorinated gas handler certification is valued.

- Training in heating and cooling, RITE certification, or knowledge of electricity is valued.

We offer a variety of social benefits that will contribute to your well-being.

- Exclusive discounts and financing options.

- Life insurance.

- Corporate University.

- Continuous training for professional development.

- Study grants for employees' children.

- In-house Medical Service.

- Flexible remuneration plan.

If you find this position interesting, we invite you to apply, as your experience could be very valuable to us. In our company, everyone is welcome.

View original advert (Spanish)

¿Buscas desarrollar tu talento y un lugar dónde tu esfuerzo sea reconocido? Te ofrecemos un entorno dinámico, cercano y de futuro. Aquí, cada día es una nueva oportunidad para aprender, crecer y brillar. Imagina formar parte de un equipo diverso, donde la evolución y el servicio al cliente son nuestra prioridad. En El Corte Inglés, nuestro trabajo es una pasión compartida.

El proyecto que te espera.

En El Corte Inglés buscamos incorporar un/a Técnico/a de Mantenimiento Frigorista para nuestro centro de Serrano, en un entorno en constante evolución tecnológica dentro del sector de grandes superficies.

Formarás parte del equipo de mantenimiento, colaborando con profesionales de distintas especialidades, en un contexto de adaptación hacia sistemas frigoríficos más eficientes, como las centrales de CO2. Tu misión será garantizar el correcto funcionamiento de las instalaciones mediante el mantenimiento preventivo y correctivo.

Buscamos un perfil técnico con experiencia en mantenimiento de instalaciones frigoríficas, especialmente en entornos comerciales o industriales, con capacidad para trabajar en equipo y adaptarse a nuevas tecnologías.

Funciones principales y requisitos.

Funciones

- Realizar mantenimiento preventivo y correctivo de instalaciones frigoríficas.

- Revisiones de fugas, limpieza de evaporadores y mantenimiento general de equipos.

- Intervención en cámaras frigoríficas y mobiliario de frío (carnicería, charcutería, congelados, etc.).

- Gestión y mantenimiento de sistemas frigoríficos conectados.

- Trabajo con distintos gases refrigerantes (CO2, 404A, R290, entre otros).

Requisitos

- Experiencia mínima de 2 años como frigorista.

- Experiencia en mantenimiento de instalaciones frigoríficas industriales o comerciales.

- Conocimiento y experiencia en centrales de CO2.

- Disponibilidad para jornada completa en turnos rotativos.

- Valorable certificación de manipulador de gases fluorados.

- Valorable formación en frío y calor, certificación RITE o conocimientos en electricidad.

Te ofrecemos una variedad de beneficios sociales que contribuirán a tu bienestar.

- Descuentos exclusivos y opciones de financiación.

- Seguro de vida.

- Universidad Corporativa.

- Formación continua para el desarrollo profesional.

- Ayudas al estudio para hijos e hijas de empleados.

- Servicio Médico propio.

- Plan de retribución flexible.

Si te resulta interesante este puesto, te invitamos a que apliques, ya que tu experiencia podría ser muy valiosa para nosotros. En nuestra empresa todas las personas son bienvenidas.