Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Maintenance Technician with a strong background in both electrical and mechanical systems to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of experience in maintenance and repair, with a focus on electrical systems, mechanical maintenance, and facility upkeep.

This role is critical to ensuring the smooth operation and reliability of our facilities and equipment.

Maintenance Technician (f/m/d)

Location: 6th of October City, Cairo, Egypt

Are you passionate about maintaining critical equipment, solving technical challenges, and ensuring safe and efficient manufacturing operations?

At IFF, we create ingredients and solutions that enrich everyday life through science, innovation, and creativity. As a global leader in Taste, Scent, Health, and Biosciences, we are looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our Egypt manufacturing site and play a vital role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of our production and facility systems.

You will join a dynamic, collaborative, supportive, and highly engaged team, where safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence are at the center of everything we do. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced equipment, contribute to impactful projects, and support a manufacturing site that serves both regional and global markets.

Where You'll Make a Difference

The Maintenance Technician plays a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of electrical, mechanical, and facility systems across the site. You will support uninterrupted manufacturing operations through preventive and corrective maintenance activities while maintaining full compliance with EHS, GMP, and company standards.

Maintenance & Equipment Reliability

• Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems to ensure equipment safety, reliability, and performance.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical failures in a timely and efficient manner.
• Oversee the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of machinery and equipment to ensure compliance with operational specifications.
• Respond promptly and effectively to emergency maintenance requests.

Facility Maintenance & Infrastructure Support

• Carry out facility maintenance activities, including HVAC systems, plumbing, and general building upkeep.
• Support production operations by ensuring site infrastructure remains fully operational and compliant.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to EHS, GMP, and safety procedures while performing all maintenance activities.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and guidelines as outlined in the Employee Guidebook.
• Immediately escalate any unusual occurrences, risks, safety concerns, or equipment damage to the Maintenance or Engineering Manager.

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain accurate maintenance records, repair history, and technical documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

Project Support & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with maintenance team members, production teams, and other departments to address maintenance requirements.
• Participate in project teams with Engineering, contractors, and vendors for the installation of new equipment and implementation of new processes.
• Support capital projects and site improvement initiatives.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Technical diploma or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in a maintenance role within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience working with electrical and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of GMP, safety, and EHS standards within a regulated environment.
• Ability to read and understand technical documentation and equipment specifications.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Results-oriented with a proactive and hands-on mindset.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond effectively to emergency situations.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Fast learner with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Reliable, dependable, and committed to high-quality work.
• Willingness to take ownership and embrace technical challenges.

Why Choose Us?

At IFF, you will be part of a global organization that combines science, creativity, and innovation to create ingredients and solutions used by millions of people every day. Our Egypt manufacturing site plays a strategic role within the Middle East & Africa (MEA) region, offering the opportunity to work in a technically advanced environment while contributing to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

We offer:

• A strong safety-first and quality-focused culture.
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing equipment and technologies.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and career growth.
• Collaboration with experienced and dedicated technical professionals.
• The opportunity to contribute to a purpose-driven organization committed to innovation and people.

At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work, regardless of their religion, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

IFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more