Maintenance Supervisor

DRAGEES HATZIYIANNAKIS S.A, a manufacturer of sugar-coated confectionery and confectionery products serving customers in Greece and internationally, is looking for a Maintenance Supervisor for its factory in Polydendri, Attica.

We are looking for a professional who combines practical technical experience with strong organizational skills. You will take responsibility for maintaining production equipment and plant utilities, supporting safe operation, preventing breakdowns and improving equipment reliability.

Your role

Reporting to the head of the factory, you will supervise one experienced Maintenance Technician with extensive knowledge of the equipment. You will coordinate external contractors and take an active part in diagnosing and resolving technical issues.

The role is based in Polydendri and also includes occasional coordination of limited maintenance work at our offices and finished goods warehouse in Piraeus. The factory operates two shifts, five days a week. On-call availability for significant breakdowns outside normal working hours is required under an agreed arrangement.

Your responsibilities

• Organise and implement preventive and corrective maintenance, setting priorities and agreeing planned interventions with Production.
• Diagnose breakdowns, allocate work and verify completed repairs, tracking temporary fixes through to permanent resolution.
• Oversee the technical condition of equipment including coating pans, packaging machines, boilers, dehumidifiers, air compressors, dust extraction systems, heat pumps and the biological wastewater treatment plant.
• Maintain equipment histories, technical records and open maintenance actions, and organise critical spare parts.
• Verify equipment function after interventions and work with Production and Quality to ensure its safe return to service.

What you will bring

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation or a related field, or relevant technical qualifications supported by substantial industrial experience.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience maintaining production equipment and electromechanical installations.
• Practical fault-finding and repair skills, with an understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience organising preventive maintenance and following technical work through to completion.
• The ability to guide a technician and coordinate external contractors, with clear communication and sound prioritisation.
• The ability to read technical drawings and manuals, working knowledge of technical English, and confidence using computers and digital maintenance records.
• Consistent application of safe working practices and an understanding of hygiene requirements during maintenance work.

Additional experience we value

• Food manufacturing experience, particularly with packaging or chocolate processing equipment.
• Knowledge of industrial automation, PLCs, drive systems and related diagnostic tools.
• Experience installing and commissioning equipment and using a maintenance management system.

What the role offers

• Competitive compensation
• Private medical insurance
• Opportunities for continuous learning and improvement