Automation Technician Specialist

Life tastes better with ice cream

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.
 
We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference. 

What truly sets us apart is how we work. 

We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done. 

We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.  

The role

We are looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our 24/7 shift team, ensuring the reliability and continuous operation of our industrial production plants.

In this role, you will play a critical part in maintaining and improving complex automation systems, responding promptly to breakdowns and contributing to the efficiency, safety, and performance of production lines. It’s a great opportunity to work hands-on with advanced technologies in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What you'll be responsible for:

• Diagnose and resolve electrical, electronic and automation faults (PLCs, drives/inverters, sensors and actuators)

• Execute corrective maintenance interventions and support preventive and predictive maintenance activities

• Ensure safe working conditions by applying HSE standards and lockout/tagout procedures

• Maintain accurate shift reports, including interventions, root causes and downtime tracking, ensuring structured handovers

• Support production line restart after stoppages, minimizing downtime

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including fault analysis, standardization and reliability enhancement

• Collaborate with the maintenance team to optimize plant performance and operational continuity

We're looking for someone who:

• Has solid experience in industrial electrical/electronic maintenance (3–5 years) and can operate confidently in production environments with complex automation systems

• Brings strong technical skills in PLC systems (preferably Siemens), electrical diagram reading, and drives/inverters (Siemens, ABB, Nidec, Lenze, etc.), including basic programming and troubleshooting

• Thinks end-to-end and takes ownership for plant reliability, safety and performance

• Is comfortable working in a fast-moving, shift-based (24/7) industrial environment

• Values collaboration, clear communication and a proactive, problem-solving mindset

• Demonstrates autonomy, flexibility and a strong team-oriented approach

• Has a technical diploma (or equivalent), with electromechanical knowledge; familiarity with robotic/anthropomorphic systems is a plus

What you'll get:

Alongside meaningful work and strong development, we offer a reward package that typically includes:

• Market-competitive pay (range: 33.285 € - 43.750 €) and performance-related rewards

• Flexible ways of working in a shift-based environment

• Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work

• Time off to rest and recharge

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

• The chance to be part of a unique mix of global scale and entrepreneurial spirit, building a high-growth Ice Cream business

• Company canteen

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Why join us?

This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could! 

You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.

- Roles with real accountability and visible impact
- Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done
- Continuous learning and development as the business grows
- Reward linked to performance and contribution.

Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.

Ready to build the future of Ice Cream?

If this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We'll review your application and be in touch with the next steps.

If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.

Additional information

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

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