- Location
- Fundão Castelo Branco Portugal
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Engineering, Facilities & Maintenance
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
About Hermès
This prestigious fashion house, renowned for its timeless elegance and innovative designs, is a part of a leading global luxury conglomerate. The brand is committed to excellence and offers a dynamic environment where creativity and business acumen are equally valued.
Hermès seeks a Maintenance Assistant to support its Maintenance team with preventive, corrective and improvement work on industrial machinery and equipment. The role assists with mechanical and electrical maintenance, component replacement, repairs, welding, equipment care and work-area organization, following safety and quality procedures. This is a full-time, fixed-term contract.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide operational support to the Maintenance team with work on industrial machinery and equipment, contributing to maintenance interventions and the proper functioning of equipment.
- Assist with preventive, corrective and improvement maintenance activities, carrying out practical tasks under technicians’ guidance and in accordance with internal procedures and safety and quality standards.
- Support mechanical and electrical maintenance work on industrial machinery and equipment.
- Dismantle, assemble and replace components under technicians’ guidance.
- Prepare and supply the tools, materials and equipment required for maintenance interventions.
- Assist with repair, welding and metalworking tasks.
- Carry out technical cleaning, lubrication and equipment-care tasks.
- Help organize and store tools and materials and maintain orderly work areas.
- Assist technicians in identifying anomalies and resolving operational problems.
- Comply with internal procedures and health, safety and quality standards.
Qualifications
- Completion of compulsory education through the 9th grade; vocational training in Mechanics, Electromechanics or Industrial Maintenance is an advantage.
- Industrial environment experience is an advantage but is not required.
- Basic knowledge of mechanics and industrial maintenance.
- Ability to use hand and power tools.
- Basic knowledge of mechanical components.
- Basic knowledge of welding and metalworking.
- Ability to carry out practical tasks by following instructions.
- Responsibility and organizational skills.
- Willingness to learn, initiative and proactivity.
- Versatility and adaptability.
- Team spirit and collaborative ability.
- Commitment to safety and quality.
Skills
Experience
Industrial environment experience is an advantage but is not required.
Education
Completion of compulsory education through the 9th grade; vocational training in Mechanics, Electromechanics or Industrial Maintenance is an advantage.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Fundão, Castelo Branco, Portugal.
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Culture
The company fosters a collaborative and innovative culture, encouraging employees to push the boundaries of creativity while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.
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