Jobs at Ultimum Limited

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct daily safety inspections in production, utilities, warehouse, Logistics and ETP areas
• Identify and report unsafe acts and unsafe conditions and ensure corrective actions
• Enforce proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for employees, partners and contractors
• Monitor safety compliance on bottling lines, packaging machines, and material handling activities
• Assist in permit-to-work systems (hot work, confined space entry, work at height)
• Support accident, incident, and near-miss reporting and investigations
• Maintain and update safety records, boards, checklists, and inspection reports
• Monitor fire safety systems, emergency exits, and evacuation routes
• Assist in conducting fire drills, emergency mock drills, and safety campaigns
• Ensure safe handling and storage of chemicals, cleaning agents, Utilities and CO systems
• Verify availability and accessibility of SDS/MSDS at work locations
• Verify availability of medical emergency kits at work locations
• Supervise contractor safety compliance during maintenance and project activities
• Conduct toolbox talks, weekly safety meetings and assist in safety induction training for partners/vendors
• Monitor housekeeping standards and compliance by service providers
• Support internal and external HSE audits and inspections
• Support to ensure HSE culture is entrenched and Safety pillar goals
• Report daily safety observations and incidents to the HSE Manager

REQUIRED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Basic knowledge of industrial safety practices
• Understanding of manufacturing plant hazards
• Familiarity with PPE, fire safety, BBS, and Emergency procedures
• Good observation, reporting and communication skills
• Microsoft Office

QUALIFICATIONS

• ISPON Level 3
• First Aid training, Fire training or equivalent
• Experience in manufacturing / beverage / FMCG plant preferred

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JOB PURPOSE

The Planned/Break-down Maintenance Technician (Mechatronics) is responsible for the planned preventive and/or breakdown maintenance of assigned production machines and equipment, including the adjoining conveyors of whatever type or configuration, utilities supplies (air, water, steam, CO2, etc.,), electrical and communication systems. This role requires technical expertise, attention to detail, and a commitment to ensuring the continuous and efficient operation of machine and all related equipment. To perform all types of maintenance as defined for the machines and equipment, record and diagnose failures, and ensure proper related documentations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execution of technical work in a safe way, ensuring all safety rules and safe work procedures are complied with.
• Responsible to ensure that maintenance actions are executed OTIF to ensure machines run in accordance with standard procedures and standard conditions.
• Perform machine startup and shutdowns to ensure availability and reliability for operations, and availability for maintenance.
• Participate in improvement teams to improve machines and equipment availability, operation efficiencies, and maintenance performance parameters; such as MTBF, MTTR, breakdown time, line availability, maintenance cost, etc.
• Participate in BD analysis of machine(s) in work area to avoid re-occurrence, reduce minor stops, optimize maintenance cost, and improving maintenance performance parameters, such as MTBF and maintenance costs.
• Conduct inspections and diagnostics to identify and resolve issues in utility plants and equipment.

• Document maintenance execution activities, and machine performance records in SAP PM), and other applications as may be in practice.
• Collaborate with production personnel and other maintenance personnel, to coordinate maintenance activities.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests and failures promptly.
• Participate in the development and implementation of preventive maintenance programs.

EXPERIENCE & ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

• NABTEB, WAEC Technical.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in production and maintenance roles, preferably in the food and beverage industry.
• Able to read and understand machine operations and maintenance manuals, and general engineering documents.
• Experience in BD analysis of plants and equipment failures, to prevent re-occurrence, reduce minor stops, optimize maintenance cost, improve maintenance performance parameters.
• Proven good communication and collaboration skills.
• Proven experience in production machines and equipment maintenance, or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, from product preparations, through the packaging processes, to final finished goods storage.
• Proficiency in using diagnostic tools and maintenance equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of engineering and production safety practices.
• Proven good commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

KEY COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Basic use of MS Office, PM SAP documentation and reporting.
• Productive team membership and collaboration.
• Customer service orientation.
• Planned maintenance.
• Commitment to workplace safety.