Maintenance Technician – On‑site (Kelaniya)

About the role

The Maintenance Technician will work full‑time on‑site at Celeste’s Kelaniya facility, performing routine inspections, diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, and carrying out maintenance and repair work on equipment and facilities. The role supports continuous improvement initiatives and ensures safety, reliability, and compliance with company standards.

Key responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance schedules on production and warehouse equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical breakdowns, coordinating repairs to minimise downtime.
• Carry out maintenance and repair work on a variety of machinery and facility systems.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities and documentation.
• Collaborate with operations staff to ensure equipment safety, reliability and compliance.

Required profile

• Experience in equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, preventive and industrial maintenance.
• Technical or vocational qualification in mechanical, electrical or industrial maintenance (preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics and maintenance documentation.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment.
• Attention to safety practices and familiarity with basic health and safety regulations.

Required skills

• Equipment maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Preventive maintenance
• Industrial maintenance
• Mechanical systems
• Electrical systems
• Reading technical manuals and schematics
• Health and safety compliance