Marlex is a leading Spanish human resources and recruitment consultancy specializing in talent acquisition, temporary staffing, and executive search. With over 30 years of experience and a network of more than 60 offices, the company serves a wide range of industries including aerospace, engineering, healthcare, and administration, positioning itself as one of the top HR firms in the country.

Headquartered in Catalonia, Marlex has a deep-rooted presence across the Spanish territory, with significant operations in Madrid and Barcelona. For international professionals, Marlex acts as a key gateway to the Spanish job market, frequently managing recruitment processes for high-tech sectors like mobility and defense that require multilingual talent and specialized technical expertise.

Founded in 1996 in Girona, Marlex began as a local recruitment firm before expanding nationwide. It has grown into one of the largest HR consultancies in Spain, focusing on proximity to both clients and candidates.

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Operates a network of over 60 physical offices across Spain, providing extensive local market coverage.
Specializes in high-growth sectors for international talent, including Aerospace, Engineering, and IT.
Frequently manages recruitment for roles requiring multilingual capabilities, specifically English and French.
Acts as a primary recruiter for major industrial and technology hubs in Madrid, Barcelona, and Andalusia.

Maintenance Manager

Marlex Recruiting

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

At Marlex, we are collaborating with a major multinational company, a leader in its sector (components/automotive), to recruit a Maintenance Manager for their plant located in Azuqueca de Henares (Guadalajara).

Are you a hybrid profile who combines real on-site plant experience with the sensitivity to lead people and transform traditional environments toward digitalization? This challenge is for you!

🎯 The Great Challenge of the Position

This position is unique. You will join at a key moment of transition and structured generational succession. You will work side-by-side during a handover period with the current manager (a benchmark with 39 years of experience in the company who will retire in September 2027).

Your initial mission will be to absorb that critical technical knowledge to subsequently lead the modernization, structuring, and digitalization of the department.

⚙️ Main Functions

Team Leadership: Manage and motivate a consolidated maintenance team with high seniority.
Operations and Planning: Plan preventive and corrective maintenance, ensuring the reliability of production equipment and the general maintenance of the facilities.
Digitalization and Management: Use and optimize CMMS tools (AX or similar) and drive a culture of continuous improvement.
Resource Control: Manage spare parts, waste, and the plant's energy efficiency.
Compliance with Standards: Ensure compliance with quality and environmental regulations (IATF, ISO 14001, ISO 50001).
Internal Culture: Develop and implement an internal service culture oriented toward production.

👤 Required Profile

Experience: Demonstrable track record in team management and maintenance in demanding industrial environments.
Technical Knowledge: Solid foundation in electrical and mechanical maintenance and planning assisted by CMMS systems.
Regulations: Previous experience working under certified environments (IATF / ISO).
Languages: Minimum English B2 level.
Soft Skills: High learning capacity, commitment, approachable leadership, proactivity, and great sensitivity to manage change with senior profiles.

We will highly value:

Previous experience in the automotive sector.
Specific knowledge in waste management and energy efficiency projects.

View original advert (Spanish)

Desde Marlex colaboramos con una importante compañía multinacional, líder en su sector (componentes/automoción), para la incorporación de un/a Responsable de Mantenimiento en su planta ubicada en Azuqueca de Henares (Guadalajara).

¿Eres un perfil híbrido que combina la experiencia real en planta con la sensibilidad para liderar personas y transformar entornos tradicionales hacia la digitalización? ¡Este reto es para ti!

🎯 El Gran Reto de la Posición

Esta posición es única. Te incorporarás en un momento clave de transición y relevo generacional estructurado. Trabajarás codo con codo en un periodo de convivencia con el actual responsable (un referente con 39 años de experiencia en la casa que se jubilará en septiembre de 2027).

Tu misión inicial será absorber ese conocimiento técnico crítico para, posteriormente, liderar la modernización, estructuración y digitalización del departamento.

⚙️ Funciones Principales

Liderazgo de equipo: Gestionar y motivar a un equipo de mantenimiento consolidado y con alta antigüedad.
Operaciones y Planificación: Planificar el mantenimiento preventivo y correctivo, asegurando la fiabilidad de los equipos productivos y el mantenimiento general de las instalaciones.
Digitalización y Gestión: Utilizar y optimizar herramientas GMAO (AX o similares) e impulsar la cultura de mejora continua.
Control de recursos: Gestionar los recambios, los residuos y la eficiencia energética de la planta.
Cumplimiento de Estándares: Asegurar el cumplimiento de las normativas de calidad y medioambiente (IATF, ISO 14001, ISO 50001).
Cultura interna: Desarrollar e implantar una cultura de servicio interno orientada a producción.

👤 Perfil Requerido

Experiencia: Trayectoria demostrable en gestión de equipos y mantenimiento en entornos industriales exigentes.
Conocimientos técnicos: Sólida base en mantenimiento eléctrico, mecánico y planificación asistida por sistemas GMAO.
Normativa: Experiencia previa trabajando bajo entornos certificados (IATF / ISO).
Idiomas: Nivel mínimo de inglés B2.
Habilidades blandas: Alta capacidad de aprendizaje, compromiso, liderazgo cercano, proactividad y una gran sensibilidad para gestionar el cambio con perfiles senior.

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