Mechanic / Operations Employee
- 12 November 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
- Biel
About the job
As a mechanic / operations employee, you support our team in Biel in daily operations. You operate and monitor systems and machines, carry out minor repairs and maintenance work, and assist with the sorting and processing of recyclable materials.
En tant que mécanicien / collaborateur d'exploitation, tu soutiens notre équipe à Bienne dans ses activités quotidiennes. Tu assures l'exploitation et la surveillance des installations et des machines, effectues de petites réparations et des travaux d'entretien, et participes au tri et au traitement des matières recyclables.
Mechanic / Operations Employee
What you do...
- Maintenance and repair of the machinery fleet to ensure operational readiness
- Ongoing maintenance and upkeep of machines and systems
- Carrying out locksmith and welding work
- Ensuring a smooth production process
- Ensuring the functionality and upkeep of machines
- Sorting recyclable materials
- Loading and unloading trucks with the forklift
- Compliance with safety and environmental regulations
- Promoting continuous improvement through fault analysis and improvement suggestions
- Taking on additional tasks for personnel or operational reasons
Your tasks...
- Ensuring maintenance and repair of the machine park to guarantee their operational availability
- Regularly performing maintenance and upkeep of machines and installations
- Performing locksmith and welding work
- Ensuring smooth and continuous production
- Ensuring proper functioning and maintenance of machines
- Sorting recyclable materials
- Loading and unloading trucks using a forklift
- Adhering to safety instructions and environmental regulations
- Contributing to continuous improvement by analysing malfunctions and proposing improvements
- Assuming additional tasks depending on staffing needs or operational requirements
What you bring...
- Good mechanical knowledge
- Forklift licence (SUVA recognised)
- Friendly demeanour towards customers
- Resilience, even in hectic situations
- Flexibility and organisational skills
- Careful handling of entrusted equipment
Your profile...
- Good mechanical knowledge
- Forklift licence recognised by SUVA
- Friendly and professional attitude towards customers
- Ability to work under pressure, even in stressful situations
- Flexibility and organisational skills
- Careful use of provided materials and equipment
What we offer
- With your job, you actively contribute to environmental protection and resource conservation
- Lots of freedom, independence and responsibility in your tasks
- Stability and a secure workplace
- Flat hierarchies and straightforward decision-making processes
- Family-like company culture: here you are not just a number
- At least 25 days holiday / 30 days from the 11th year of service or from age 50
- Thommen Academy (internal training and development opportunities for our employees)
- Good social benefits (above-average continued salary payment in case of accident and illness, pension fund without loss risk)
Kerryn Jampen
Kerryn Jampen
HR Business Partner
+41 79 389 24 05
Working with purpose
With your job, you actively contribute to environmental protection and the conservation of valuable resources.
Responsibility & Collaboration
A lot of independence and responsibility, flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths characterise our cooperation.
Security & Stability
Look forward to a secure workplace in a future-relevant and sustainable industry.
Holidays
At least 25 days holiday – 30 days from the 11th year of service or from age 50.
Development & Training
With the Thommen Academy, individual training support and coaching, we promote your personal and professional development.
More for you
Benefit from Reka credits, attractive long-service gifts, optional savings with the pension fund as well as other discounts and additional benefits.