Engineering & Maintenance Lead at JNO Integrated Services

Job Summary

• A reputable agribusiness company is seeking an experienced Engineering & Maintenance Lead to oversee its engineering, maintenance and facility-management operations.
• The successful candidate will ensure the reliable operation of machinery, equipment and farm facilities through effective preventive and corrective maintenance.
• The role requires a hands-on engineering professional who can lead technical teams, minimise operational downtime, improve energy efficiency and maintain high safety and environmental standards.

Key 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 and Benefits

• Salary: N800,000–N1,000,000, Net monthly depending on experience.
• Company-provided accommodation.
• Comprehensive HMO coverage for the employee, spouse and up to four dependants.
• Transportation support.
• 13th-month salary.
• Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking team in a growing industry.