Outsourcing in the Face of a Tight Labor Market for Technicians: The Case of SIMON Electric Catalunya
SIMON Electric needed to strengthen maintenance operations at its Olot plant amid a shortage of qualified technicians in Catalonia. The difficulty in finding and hiring professionals called for a solution that would meet maintenance needs and support operational continuity.
The challenge was to have a stable technical team that was integrated into the plant’s operations and coordinated with the in-house maintenance department, with the capacity to grow as service needs dictated.
Industrial continuity is also built through maintenance. At the SIMON plant in Olot, Gurpea provides a technical team that is fully integrated into daily operations, with a service that has grown from two to five professionals to meet the plant’s needs. This collaboration combines technical expertise, coordination, and support in equipment management.
Gurpea is strengthening SIMON’s maintenance operations by integrating five professionals into its daily activities and coordinating them with the in-house team. Familiarity with the plant, its procedures, and its priorities allows the work to be tailored to the actual needs of operations.
The service began with two technicians and expanded to five professionals. This growth allows us to gradually strengthen our maintenance capacity, with a service structure that keeps pace with SIMON’s evolving needs.
Gurpea handles the selection, hiring, and management of its professionals, as well as service monitoring. This support facilitates onboarding and provides a single point of contact to coordinate the client’s needs and the team’s organization.
Integration requires a shared approach to work: coordination, knowledge of the plant, and well-defined procedures. Building on this foundation, Gurpea provides a service designed to ensure the stability of technical support and strengthen day-to-day maintenance.
Access to qualified technicians and greater technical capacity at the plant: Gurpea handles the selection and hiring of professionals in a market where it is difficult to find technical talent.
Gradual adaptation of the service: resources that evolve in line with SIMON’s workload and priorities.
Integration into daily operations. Technicians who are familiar with the workflow and coordinate with the in-house maintenance team.
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