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Irca Group

Manufactures semi-finished pastry ingredients for professionals

Industrial Electrician

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Hochheim am Main, Germany
In Person
General Maintenance & RepairEquipment Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • Completed vocational training as an electrician, electronics technician for industrial engineering, mechatronics technician, or comparable qualification.
  • Good knowledge of control and drive technology.
  • Experience reading electrical and circuit diagrams.
  • Ability to work independently, in a structured manner, and reliably.
  • Ability to work in a team and demonstrate a sense of responsibility.
  • Willingness to participate in on-call duty.
  • Knowledge of programmable logic controllers.
Responsibilities
  • Maintain, service, and repair electrical systems, machines, and production equipment.
  • Analyze and resolve faults during ongoing operations.
  • Perform preventive maintenance to ensure high equipment availability.
  • Install, commission, and test electrical components.
  • Document maintenance and repair work.
  • Comply with all relevant safety and quality regulations.
  • Collaborate with maintenance, production, and external service providers.
  • Support technical optimizations and improvement measures.
Desired Qualifications
  • Professional experience as an industrial electrician or in industrial maintenance is advantageous.

About the company

IRCA Group is a business-to-business supplier that manufactures and sells semi-finished pastry ingredients to professionals, including chocolates, creams, and jams used in artisanal pastries, cakes, and gelatos. Its products are semi-finished ingredients that workflows in professional kitchens rely on to create finished desserts. The company differentiates itself through a long heritage (founded in 1919), a broad portfolio of brands under one global umbrella, and a growth strategy fueled by strategic acquisitions (such as Dobla) and international expansion, supported by private equity ownership. IRCA’s goal is to scale its international presence, broaden its offerings, and unite renowned sweet-creation brands to serve customers in over 100 countries.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Gallarate, Italy

Founded

1919

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What believers are saying

  • Revenue jumped from €370 million in 2021 to €1.5 billion today.
  • CVC expects Q4 2026 close and more U.S. and EMEA expansion.
  • The 2025 U.S. RENO X launch anchors domestic production and faster delivery.

What critics are saying

  • CVC's €1.2 billion high-yield bond load raises refinancing pressure after closing.
  • Needle-moving layoffs surfaced in Missouri and Kansas, signaling post-acquisition integration strain.
  • A 2025 U.S. injury lawsuit against IRCA Group USA adds legal distraction.

What makes Irca Group unique

  • IRCA spans 19 facilities, 7,000 products, and 100-plus countries.
  • Domori, Joygelato, Dobla, and RENO X create category breadth across channels.
  • Its B2B model serves artisanal pastry, foodservice, and industrial manufacturers.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Meal Benefits
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Training Programs

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

45%

2 year growth

56%
CVC Capital Partners
Jun 29th, 2026
CVC Capital Partners agrees to acquire Irca from Advent

CVC Capital Partners (“CVC”) and Advent today announced that CVC Capital Partners IX (“Fund IX”), has entered into an agreement to acquire Irca, a global B2B manufacturer of ingredient solutions for the food manufacturing, foodservice and artisanal channels, from Advent.

IRCA Group
Oct 12th, 2023
IRCA Group acquires ASHANTI

IRCA group acquires ASHANTI.

IRCA Group
Mar 22nd, 2023
IRCA | Pistachios for pastry and gelato

A fine raw material IRCA Group love working with, that leads IRCA Group to develop new products and to create new recipes that can enhance all its organoleptic properties to make its Clients enjoy its authentic taste.

IRCA Group
Jan 11th, 2023
IRCA | Kerry to sell its Sweet Ingredients Portfolio to Advent International’s portfolio company, IRCA

Massimo Garavaglia, CEO of IRCA, added: “IRCA Group is delighted to partner with Kerry on this transaction and look forward to its successful conclusion.

CVC Capital Partners
Oct 31st, 2022
CVC Credit supports the acquisition of IRCA by Advent International

CVC Credit is pleased to announce that it has committed senior and acquisition facilities to support Advent International’s acquisition of IRCA, a leading Italian producer of specialty ingredients for artisanal pastries, cakes and gelato.