Chanel Maintenance Technician
Chanel is hiring a Maintenance Technician in Chamant, France to perform preventive and corrective maintenance at its production site.
Overview
Chanel is an independent French luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, accessories, cosmetics and fine jewelry. As an employer, Chanel emphasises artisanal excellence, meticulous quality standards and long-term investment in skilled ateliers and manufacturing operations across its global network.
Role & Responsibilities
- Perform preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance on production machinery, building systems and workshop equipment to ensure uninterrupted operations.
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults and implement timely repairs or adjustments.
- Execute installation, commissioning and modification of equipment according to technical specifications and safety standards.
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs, spare-parts records and update CMMS or maintenance documentation.
- Coordinate with production, quality and safety teams to prioritize interventions and minimize downtime.
- Manage external contractors for specialist repairs and ensure supplier work complies with site procedures and brand quality expectations.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, root-cause analysis and reliability projects to optimize equipment performance.
- Ensure strict compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations; participate in safety audits and risk assessments.
Qualifications
- Vocational diploma in industrial maintenance, mechanical/electrical engineering or equivalent (e.g., Bac Pro, BTS or equivalent technical certification).
- Electrical authorization (e.g., H0-B0 or equivalent) and experience working safely with live equipment.
- Solid understanding of mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and basic building services (HVAC, plumbing).
- Ability to read mechanical and electrical schematics and use diagnostic test equipment.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to work occasional off-hours for urgent interventions.
- Strong adherence to safety procedures and good reporting discipline.
Skills
Experience
Typically 3+ years of hands-on experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance; experience within luxury goods production, textiles or precision manufacturing is an advantage.
Education
Technical vocational diploma (Bac Pro, BTS maintenance or equivalent) in Industrial Maintenance, Electromechanics or a related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Chamant, Hauts-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris. Cerulean lists 7 open roles in Chamant, including 2 posted recently. The broader Hauts-de-France area accounts for 45 active listings on Cerulean, 6 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.346 open positions, with 189 posted this week.
Culture
Chanel cultivates a culture of craftsmanship, discretion and exacting quality across its ateliers and production sites. The workplace values technical excellence, collaboration between maintenance and production teams, and continuous skill development to preserve the brand’s standards.
About Cerulean
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