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Maintenance Operator - Chapela Industrial Center

On-site in Centro Industrial·Added over a year ago (last checked 19 Oct)

Pescanova

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Centro Industrial
Contract
Fixed-term contract
Hours
Rotating shifts · Includes weekends
Education
Higher vocational training (FP Grado Superior)

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    No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

Nice to have

  • Previous experience in industrial maintenance or production environments.

  • Knowledge of electricity, mechanics, and automation.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

At Grupo Nueva Pescanova, we are aware that people are our company's main asset. We are committed to a safe, collaborative work environment focused on professional development.

We offer the opportunity to join a solid and growing project, with a culture based on continuous training, innovation, and constant improvement.

The contract will be temporary, with possibilities for development based on performance.

The role

The Maintenance Worker will be responsible for carrying out preventive and corrective maintenance tasks on the production lines, ensuring the proper functioning of equipment and facilities, as well as effectively resolving any incidents.

Their work will directly contribute to the continuous improvement, efficiency, and reliability of the Industrial Center's production processes.

What you'll do

  • Carry out scheduled preventive maintenance tasks on equipment and facilities.

  • Resolve breakdowns and incidents as quickly as possible, ensuring the continuity of the production process.

  • Participate in the assembly and disassembly of production lines.

  • Collaborate with the production team to optimize line performance.

  • Perform interventions on electrical and mechanical systems.

  • Propose and implement improvements to machinery and facilities within the framework of the company's excellence system, based on the Lean Manufacturing methodology.

  • Comply with the company's safety, quality, and environmental standards.

description

At Grupo Nueva Pescanova, a leading multinational in the seafood marketing sector and vertically integrated across the entire value chain, we are looking to hire Maintenance Workers for our Industrial Center in Chapela (Redondela, Pontevedra).

This position will report directly to the Center Maintenance Manager and will work closely with the production and quality teams, sharing the common goal of ensuring operational continuity and meeting the production plan.

Required profile

We are looking for individuals with technical training and the motivation to develop professionally in a dynamic industrial environment.

Minimum requirements

  • Higher Level Training Cycle in Maintenance and Production Services, Industrial Mechatronics, Electromechanics, or related fields.

  • Availability to work rotating shifts (4th shift), including weekends.

  • Motivation to learn, work as part of a team, and contribute to the continuous development of the area.

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

If you meet the requirements and wish to be part of a multinational industrial environment that is dynamic and constantly evolving, we invite you to apply by sending your application and updated CV.

To learn more about Grupo Nueva Pescanova and our industrial activities, you can access the following link:

🔗 Our company and activities - We Produce

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