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Maintenance Operator

On-site in Arteixo·Full-time·Added over a year ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Pescanova

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Arteixo
Contract
Full-time
Languages
Galician
Benefits
Private health insurance, flexible pay plan, meal vouchers

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • We need availability from Monday to Sunday, on morning, afternoon, and night shifts.

  • We need the person joining us to have previous experience in industrial maintenance, as well as knowledge in electromechanical maintenance or refrigeration, if your knowledge is more focused on mechatronics, sign up because we are also looking for you!

  • Minimum years of experience? We are not closed off in this regard, since we know that each learning process is relative, but we would like you to have at least 1 year of experience in the maintenance department of industrial plants, preferably in the food sector.

Nice to have

  • We are looking for both senior and junior profiles.

We are located in Arteixo, in the province of A Coruña, so part of our teams use Galician as their usual language on a daily basis, so if you have a high level of Galician, that's a plus.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

At Grupo Nueva Pescanova, we are aware that people are the main asset of our company, but above all, that our team makes us different.

Our way of valuing those who make our successes possible every day is to make Grupo Nueva Pescanova an excellent place to work. We are committed to ensuring that our people are the main protagonists, and to do so, we provide them with measures that allow them to balance their personal and family life and adapt to their individual needs.

At Nueva Pescanova, we bet on the talent of our employees and promote a culture of learning based on continuous training and professional development.

And to do so, we have an interesting benefits package for our workers: Training paid for by the company, Flexible compensation (health insurance, meal vouchers, training), among others.

The role

Are you looking to be part of a large multinational with a presence in more than 18 countries that is in the midst of Digital Transformation? Do you enjoy working in the food sector? Is industrial maintenance your thing? If you answered yes, keep reading, this might interest you.

At Grupo Nueva Pescanova, we are looking to incorporate Maintenance Workers into our team in Arteixo. Under the leadership of our maintenance manager, you will be part of a team of more than 10 people, also working with our two shift supervisors.

What you'll do

  • You will provide support to production

  • You will carry out assembly and disassembly of machinery

  • You will carry out assembly and disassembly of lines, providing support to the production line in case of any incident. Our focus is on resolving incidents in the shortest possible time, and for that, our focus is on preventive maintenance.

  • You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, both electrical and mechanical.

  • You will make improvements to machinery and installations.

  • Active participation in the continuous improvement system, based on the Company's Lean Manufacturing.

And for that, what do we expect from you?

How you'll work

You will not need to have geographic mobility, as you will carry out your work in person at our Arteixo center.

What will you find at our Arteixo center?

Our Industrial Center located in Arteixo, A Coruña, specializes in cooking seafood products such as Vannamei shrimp, prawns, among others.

We have four production lines (not all are always in operation, depending on the campaign period): the two main ones, although during campaign there are more, are dedicated to cooking shrimp, which is then packaged in different formats: either frozen or refrigerated. We also produce pasta, prepared dishes, and our paella line.

We have machine rooms, a water treatment plant, a purification area, a steam boiler room, freezing lines, bagging machines, automatic weighing machines, tray sealing machines, vacuum machines, X-ray machines, and sealing machines. Would you like to know which brands we typically work with? Here are a few examples so you can get a better idea: Sealpac, Yamato, Ulma, Cabinplant, Rama, Bosch, Frigoscandia, Sealpac, Ulma, Cabinplant, etc.

Hiring process

If you are interested in the opportunity we are telling you about, do not hesitate to sign up by sending your application and updated CV.

About Pescanova

Pescanova is a Spanish multinational seafood company headquartered in Vigo, Galicia, and one of the world's leading producers and distributors of fresh, frozen, and prepared seafood products. The company operates across the entire value chain, from fishing and aquaculture to processing and global distribution, with a strong presence in Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Its industrial centers in Spain, including those in Arteixo, Chapela, Porriño, and Catarroja, are key to its production and logistics operations.

For international professionals, Pescanova offers opportunities in a traditional yet globally oriented industry, with roles in maintenance, project management, and continuous improvement at its Spanish industrial sites. The company is headquartered in Vigo, a major fishing port in Galicia, and its work culture is rooted in the region's maritime heritage. While the company has faced financial restructuring in the past, it remains a significant employer in the Spanish seafood sector, and its international operations provide a diverse working environment.

Industry
Seafood
Founded
1960
Employees
5,000–10,000
Headquarters
Vigo, Spain
In Spain
Vigo, Arteixo, Chapela and 3 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • Pescanova is headquartered in Vigo, Spain, a major European fishing port, offering a unique coastal lifestyle.
  • The company operates globally, with production and sales in Europe, the Americas, and Asia, providing international exposure.
  • Spanish language skills are likely essential for roles in industrial centers, though international operations may offer some English-speaking opportunities.
  • The company has undergone significant restructuring since 2013, so potential hires should be aware of its financial history.
  • Industrial roles are based in Galicia (Arteixo, Chapela, Porlín) and Valencia (Catarroja, Paterna), offering opportunities in different regions of Spain.

In their own words

About the company & team

  • But above all, we are looking for people who want to learn and grow within Grupo Nueva Pescanova. To do this, we bet on the internal development of our staff, training them so they can continue to improve as professionals.

  • What kind of person are we looking for? We would like the person joining us to be a team player. We want our staff to enjoy working as a team, to have initiative, to be a planned person, and accustomed to making decisions.

If there is something to highlight, it is that this is an ambitious project, where you will share your time with a great team that works hand in hand every day.

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