Maintenance Technician(Hausmeister) - M/F

At Newrest, we move forward thanks to those who get involved, take risks, and are eager to develop. Join a dynamic team with an entrepreneurial and sporty mindset, where decisions are taken quickly without fear of failure. At Newrest, everyone contributes to the Group’s growth. Here, hands-on experience matters, even the CEO pushes trolleys.

About Newrest

Newrest, an expert in out-of-home catering and Facility Management, is one of the world leaders in multi-sector catering. Driven by a pioneering “Unlimited” spirit, the Group operates in 53 countries with 60,000 employees.

Our services cover a wide range of areas: airline catering, buy-on-board, onboard duty free, concession catering, remotes sites and Facility Management services, rail catering, airport and motorway concessions.

More than just a company, Newrest represent a true family, with 97% of its capital owned by over 700 employees.

Our FrankfurtOperations

• Number of employees: 200
• Main activities: Catering - Production of meals for more than 250 flights per week.
• Key clients: United, EgyptAir, Saudia Airlines, etc.

Your role:

• We are looking for aMaintenance Technician(Hausmeister)
• You will report to the Unit Manager/Deputy Unit Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Management

• Monitoring and maintenance of the company buildings and outdoor facilities to ensure they are in good condition.
• Carrying out minor repairs, maintenance work and technical checks.
• Control and management of building services, such as heating, air conditioning and lighting.
• Liaising with external service providers and tradesmen for larger maintenance and repair jobs.
• Ensuring compliance with safety and hygiene regulations.
• Supporting relocations and internal remodelling work.
• Regularly checking the facilities for defects and proactively rectifying them.
• Managing and monitoring consumables and ordering them as required.
• Perform first-level preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment, material handling systems, utilities, and building infrastructure.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and execute repairs within authorized competency levels.
• Support external contractors and specialized technicians during maintenance activities.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify potential failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure equipment availability and minimize downtime through timely interventions.
• Maintain tools, spare parts, and work areas in a safe and organized condition.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

Maintenance Monitoring and Documentation

• Record all preventive and corrective maintenance activities in the Fracttal CMMS system accurately and in a timely manner.
• Create, update, and close work orders in Fracttal, ensuring all interventions, parts used, labor hours, and observations are properly documented.
• Monitor assigned maintenance tasks and follow up on pending actions through Fracttal.
• Support the analysis of equipment performance, breakdown trends, and maintenance KPIs using data available in Fracttal.
• Ensure full traceability of maintenance activities in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.

Hygiene, safety and quality

• Comply with all food safety, hygiene, HACCP, GMP, and company quality requirements at all times.
• Ensure that no foreign objects, debris, tools, fasteners, lubricants, or maintenance materials remain in production areas or equipment following any intervention.
• Conduct and document post-maintenance inspections to verify equipment cleanliness and food safety readiness before release to operations.
• Use only approved maintenance products, chemicals, lubricants, and materials that comply with food safety requirements and company standards.
• Immediately report any food safety risk, contamination incident, or non-conformance identified during maintenance activities.
• Follow lockout/tagout and sanitation procedures when intervening on equipment located in food production areas.

These lists are not exhaustive and can be reviewed upon operational necessities

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or certification in Mechanical, Electrical, Electromechanical, Industrial Maintenance, or related field.
• Previous experience in industrial maintenance, preferably within food manufacturing, airline catering, or FMCG environments.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and conveyor systems.
• Experience using a CMMS, preferably Fracttal, is an advantage.

Languages

• Fluent in English
• Fluent in German
• French is a plus

Experience

• Minimum 5 Years’ Experience of similar role
• Experience of management roles, minimum 3 years

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Multi-Task ability
• Follow job and safety instruction
• Stress-resistant
• Leading projects
• Develop employees
• Adaptable to changes
• Responsive and positive mindset

Competencies

• Technical troubleshooting skills.
• Attention to detail and strong food safety awareness.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Teamwork and communication skills.
• Organizational and documentation discipline.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Time Management
• Planning and Organising
• Team player and ability to work alone
• Mentoring experience
• Good level of English and German both oral and in writing
• Knowledge of HACCP