- Location
- Chartres Centre-Val de Loire France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Engineering, Facilities & Maintenance
- Posted
- Oct 19, 2026
About Guerlain
Founded in Paris in 1828, Guerlain is one of the world’s most storied maisons of fragrance, beauty and skincare, renowned for its artisanal excellence, scientific innovation and enduring sense of French elegance. As an employer, Guerlain offers the opportunity to contribute to a living heritage where creativity, craftsmanship and responsible luxury meet. Its teams span perfumery, retail excellence, research, marketing, supply chain and corporate functions, united by a passion for exceptional products and client experience. With a strong commitment to biodiversity, sustainability and the preservation of savoir-faire, Guerlain attracts talents who aspire to shape the future of beauty while honoring nearly two centuries of legacy.
Guerlain is hiring a full-time Emulsion Manufacturing Maintenance Technician on a permanent contract at its cosmetics production site in Chartres. The role maintains production equipment, handles preventive and corrective maintenance, supports workshop improvement projects and develops manufacturing teams' technical skills.
Role & Responsibilities
- Follow and carry out the maintenance schedule developed with the methods technician.
- Maintain records and traceability in the CMMS and equipment logbook.
- Conduct regular inspections of critical and key workshop equipment.
- Propose CMMS improvements, including maintenance frequency, schedule updates and onboarding new machines.
- Respond to production events on industrial manufacturing platforms, troubleshooting breakdowns, alarms and faults, while communicating closely with the manufacturing team and its manager, verbally and in writing.
- Conduct and document failure analyses, then define sustainable corrective actions.
- Coordinate any interventions by external service providers.
- Take part in workshop operations, including daily AIC meetings, planning meetings and technical meetings.
- Lead projects or improvement initiatives for equipment and/or processes, focusing on safety, quality, sustainable development and performance opportunities.
- Define, document and audit standards within the role's scope.
- Ensure the proper operation of ancillary production equipment, including mobile extraction equipment, pallet trucks, weighing equipment, dishwashers and ovens.
- Manage spare-parts stock rigorously, including orders and inventories, through the CMMS.
- Lead or participate in the workshop's industrial projects.
- Support manufacturing teams in developing their technical skills.
Qualifications
- BTS in Industrial Maintenance (MI) or DUT in Industrial Engineering and Maintenance (GIM).
- Proficiency with the Office suite.
- Knowledge of GMP/cGMP requirements.
- A good interpersonal manner and enjoyment of teamwork.
- Autonomy, rigour, methodical working and dynamism.
- Competence in fluid mechanics, electricity, pneumatics and general mechanics; automation skills are desirable.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years
Education
BTS in Industrial Maintenance (MI) or DUT in Industrial Engineering and Maintenance (GIM).
Workplace
This position is based in Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France.
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Culture
Guerlain cultivates a refined workplace culture rooted in French artistry, exceptional craftsmanship, and a deep respect for its heritage in fragrance and beauty. As an employer, it values creativity, excellence, and sustainability, encouraging teams to combine innovation with the Maison’s enduring sense of elegance and purpose.
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