Engineering & Maintenance Lead

Engineering & Maintenance Lead

A reputable agribusiness company is seeking an experienced Engineering & Maintenance Lead to oversee its engineering, maintenance and facility-management operations. The role involves ensuring the reliable operation of machinery, equipment and farm facilities through effective preventive and corrective maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead all preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance activities across farm facilities, machinery and equipment.
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules, procedures and performance standards.
• Supervise technicians and other maintenance personnel, ensuring tasks are completed safely and efficiently.
• Diagnose equipment faults and coordinate timely repairs to minimise operational downtime.
• Conduct routine technical inspections and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Monitor equipment performance and introduce continuous improvement initiatives.
• Optimise energy consumption and implement engineering-efficiency measures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, equipment histories and spare-parts requirements.
• Support the planning and execution of engineering projects, installations and equipment upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and present periodic engineering and maintenance performance reports to management.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Agricultural Engineering or a related discipline.
• A Master’s Degree or relevant professional certification will be an added advantage.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in engineering and maintenance management.
• Strong hands-on experience in the maintenance of machinery and equipment within agro-industrial, poultry, food-processing, manufacturing or a closely related environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading technicians and coordinating maintenance activities.
• Sound knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good leadership, communication, planning and technical-reporting skills.
• A strong commitment to workplace safety, operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Willingness to work onsite and reside in or relocate to Igbariam, Anambra State.

Salary N800,000–N1,000,000, Net monthly depending on experience.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment.jnoservices@gmail.com using the job title e.g "Engineering & Maintenance Lead" as the subject of the email.