Deputy Head of Engineering

For over 30 years, Fredag in Root LU has stood for high-quality and innovative convenience products. Whether poultry, meat, seafood, or vegetarian and vegan specialties – with passion, innovation, and genuine team spirit, our approximately 200 employees develop and produce products daily that inspire.

As part of the Swiss Food & Beverage group ORIOR, we combine the dynamism of an independent production company with the prospects of a successful corporate group.

To ensure our production runs reliably, we need people who understand technology, think ahead, and are happy to get stuck in. Our technicians make a decisive contribution to our success with their expertise and commitment.

For our dedicated Engineering & Maintenance team, we are looking immediately or by arrangement for a motivated and technically skilled individual as

Maintenance Mechanic, 80-100%

Main tasks

• You ensure that our production and packaging systems function reliably through maintenance, repair, and overhaul work.
• You analyse technical faults, find sustainable solutions, and quickly get our systems up and running again.
• You independently carry out mechanical and electromechanical maintenance work.
• You actively participate in conversions, modernisations, and commissioning of systems.
• You contribute your ideas to continuously improve machines, processes, and preventive maintenance.
• You support the reliable operation of our building services systems.

Your profile

• You have completed a technical vocational training, for example as a polymechanic, production mechanic, agricultural machinery or truck mechanic, or hold a comparable qualification.
• Ideally, you have experience in industrial maintenance or the upkeep of production systems.
• You are familiar with mechanics, hydraulics, and pneumatics and have basic electrical engineering knowledge.
• You work independently, solution-oriented, and reliably, keeping a cool head even in technically demanding situations.
• You think ahead, gladly take responsibility, and enjoy driving improvements forward.
• You are a team player who can be relied upon and are willing to take occasional on-call duties.
• You communicate confidently in German and are familiar with common IT applications.

We offer

An exciting role with genuine scope for initiative: With us, you will not face a monotonous workday but a versatile range of systems with interesting technical challenges. Your ideas are welcome, and you can actively contribute to making our production even better.

A team that sticks together: You will work with committed colleagues in a family-like, appreciative environment with short decision-making paths and uncomplicated collaboration.

Prospects for your future: We support your professional and personal development and offer you interesting development opportunities within Fredag and the ORIOR group.

Attractive employment conditions: Benefit, among other things, from free parking, an above-average pension fund with two selectable savings plans, discounts on REKA checks, and other attractive advantages.

Would you like to develop further and take on more responsibility in the medium term? If suitable and interested, we offer you the prospect of taking on the role of Deputy Head of Engineering.

The workplace is located in Root LU. Have we piqued your interest? Then we look forward to meeting you! Apply easily via the "Apply now" button and become part of our team. For questions, Jeannette Mulder, HR Manager, will be happy to assist you.

We look forward to hearing from you!