Maintenance Manager at Workforce Group

We are seeking to hire a Maintenance Manager for our client, a leading manufacturer of food and beverages in Nigeria. This individual will be responsible for the technical smooth running and maintenance of the company's installations, equipment, machinery and facility. He/She is to ensure the safety of people and property and guarantee a high standard of equipment maintenance.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Working with the on-site maintenance staff in managing all maintenance-related and capital improvement activities within an assigned property/store/office.
• Initiating, performing & overseeing maintenance projects.
• Turnovers, general maintenance, repairs, grounds upkeep, and overall upkeep of company outlets, stores, offices and properties.
• Assisting team leaders in carrying out the implementation of various policies, standards, procedures and programs relating to the overall maintenance and upkeep of the properties.
• Handling a variety of facility maintenance requirements.
• Works with on-site Manager to meet and exceed the needs of the facility.
• Develop scopes of work for small improvements/services and seek out qualified contractors to bid the work.
• Manage existing contractors to ensure turnaround time on the maintenance is reduced.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with vendors, negotiating pricing, collaborating on approved vendor list, keeping vendor list updated and publishing the list for the company.
• General supervision and support for the service maintenance teams at assigned stores.
• Runs regular checks on technical equipment to prevent any problems

Educational Qualification/Professional Qualification

• HND/BSc in Electrical Engineering or any other engineering course
• Trainings and certifications in engineering or maintenance management
• Minimum of 12 years work experience in Facility Management in a reputable retail business.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical and plumbing systems
• Ability to work well and without supervision
• Good management skills
• Ability to work over extended time periods
• Ability to respond to guest complaints in a timely manner
• Excellent listening and communication skills