Celine Maintenance Technician
CELINE seeks a Maintenance Technician in Strada in Chianti, Italy to perform preventive and corrective maintenance in production (start April 2026).
Overview
CELINE is a Parisian Maison renowned for its leather goods, ready-to-wear and haute couture, and is part of the LVMH group. The brand is characterised by rigorous craftsmanship, contemporary design and operational excellence across its production sites, offering a working environment that values precision, creativity and attention to detail.
Role & Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment according to scheduled timelines and quality standards.
- Maintain and inspect plant machinery and systems, including rotating tools, presses, skiving/splitting machines, grooving machines and sewing machines.
- Ensure all maintenance tasks comply with safety regulations and company policies.
- Support layout adjustments and reconfiguration of production areas and offices when required.
- Collaborate closely with production and continuous improvement teams to sustain operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
Qualifications
- Diploma as an electrotechnical or mechanical technician, or equivalent hands-on experience in maintenance.
- Minimum three years' experience in maintenance roles within industrial or production environments; experience in luxury/fashion manufacturing is a plus.
- Versatile competence across electrical and mechanical disciplines with proven preventive and corrective maintenance practice.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics.
- Practical workshop skills and familiarity with shopfloor tooling.
- Strong problem-solving aptitude, organisational discipline and ability to manage priorities under pressure.
- Effective team player who can also work autonomously; meticulous and proactive approach to tasks.
- Fluent Italian; working knowledge of English is considered an advantage.
Skills
Experience
At least 3 years in maintenance roles within industrial production environments; prior experience in luxury or fashion manufacturing is a plus.
Education
Diploma in electrotechnical or mechanical studies, or equivalent professional experience in maintenance.
Workplace
This position is based in Strada in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy, within easy reach of Florence.
Culture
CELINE operates within the LVMH group and cultivates a culture of high standards, craftsmanship and contemporary creativity. The workplace emphasises collaboration between production, technical and design teams and seeks employees who combine technical rigour with an appreciation for the Maison's aesthetic and quality-driven ethos.
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