- Location
- Fundão Castelo Branco Portugal
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-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 is hiring a Mechanical Maintenance Technician for its HMM Portugal site in Fundão to maintain industrial machinery and systems, support production continuity and improve equipment reliability. The role is full-time on a fixed-term contract.
Role & Responsibilities
- Carry out preventive and corrective mechanical maintenance on industrial machinery and equipment.
- Diagnose faults, identify their causes and implement appropriate solutions.
- Assemble, disassemble, repair, refurbish and adjust mechanical components.
- Align and adjust mechanical assemblies.
- Perform work on pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- Support metal fabrication and basic welding work as needed.
- Interpret technical drawings and equipment documentation to carry out maintenance work.
- Work with the production team to resolve technical problems and improve equipment.
- Use tools and measurement and control instruments correctly.
- Follow safety, quality and workplace-organisation procedures.
- Record completed interventions and report equipment anomalies.
Qualifications
- 12th-grade education; vocational or technical training in mechanics or industrial maintenance is preferred.
- At least 3 years of experience in industrial mechanical maintenance.
- Ability to diagnose and resolve faults independently.
- Knowledge of industrial mechanics.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
- Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.
- Basic knowledge of metal fabrication and welding.
- Techniques for assembling, disassembling, aligning and adjusting components.
- Ability to use tools and measurement instruments.
- Computer skills at user level.
- Autonomy and a strong sense of responsibility.
- Analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Organisation, method and precision.
- Proactivity and team spirit.
- Communication and collaboration skills.
- Commitment to safety and quality.
Skills
Experience
At least 3 years in industrial mechanical maintenance
Education
12th-grade education; vocational or technical training in mechanics or industrial maintenance is preferred.
Workplace
This position is based 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.
About Cerulean
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