Food Concepts Plc - We are a market leader in the West African food sector with head office in Nigeria. We operate world-class, quick service restaurant (QSR) brands including 65 Chicken Republic outlets and our newest addition - Pizza Republic, as well as, Reeds - a fine-dining Thai fusion restaurant. To facilitate backward and forward integration strategies, the group also comprises Butterfield Bakery Nigeria (includes 9 plant bakeries) and Free Range Farms (a state-of-the-art poultry farm and poultry processing plant).

We seek application from competent and qualified personnel to fill the position of Maintenance Officers in our Butterfield Bakeries across Nigeria.

Job Title: Maintenance Officer

Job Locations: Lagos, Ibadan, Abuja & Benin

Job Objectives

The purpose of this position is to perform and/or assist in the preventive and/or corrective and maintenance of the Bakery Equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
To assist in the maintenance and repair of the Bakery's buildings, equipment and utilities, by performing a variety of general assigned maintenance functions so that problems, failures and breakdowns of the Bakery's facilities and equipment are held to a minimum.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Management:


  • Responsible for managing cost of production by working within expense limits established.
  • Responsible for maintaining technical inventory (tools, equipment) controls for cost effective operations.
  • Responsible for 24-hour emergency maintenance service as scheduled, diagnose breakdown problems and ensure resolution within a minimal period in order to reduce downtime and ensure equipment availability.


Project/Operational Plan Implementation:


  • Schedule and complete the defined Preventative and Predictive Maintenance Program in assigned location to improve equipment uptime and lifespan.
  • Responsible for coordinating and ensure prompt completion of all special projects as directed by the Maintenance Manager.
  • To monitor all work being performed by external contractors and report on progress/completion rate to the Bakery and Maintenance Manager
  • First level quality control officer in Bakery Location for all outsourced maintenance related services and installations by ensuring quality products and services are offered ;
  • In liaison with the Maintenance Manager, arranges specialist procurement of fixtures, fittings or components required for equipment or facility maintenance
  • Collaborate with the Bakery Manager for planned PMP activities to ensure none or minimal interruption of workflow on the production floor
  • Responsible for alerting the Bakery Manager of any unusual occurrence and/or damage that have taken place or that may occur.
  • In collaboration with Bakery Management, Ensures safe and correct operation of Bakery equipment and other company assets.
  • Record Keeping:
    • Responsible for accurate periodic maintenance reporting as follows:
    • To maintain records of scheduled preventive maintenance procedures.
    • To maintain complete records and report all mechanical system and infrastructure failures and resolution on monthly to the bakery and maintenance manager.
    • To maintain spares inventory register.



Skills, Competencies and Requirements
Functional Competencies/Requirements:


  • Experienced in equipment repairs and maintenance
  • Familiar with the equipment specifications, manufacturing models and maintenance Trends in similar business
  • Cost Management Skills
  • Problem Solving & Analysis


General Management Competencies/Requirements:

Strong Interpersonal Skills

Educational Qualifications/Experience


  • Minimum of trade test III or C & G/ Ordinary National diploma or equivalent in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
  • At least 3 years maintenance experience in a Plant environment.


Desired Personal Attributes:


  • Integrity
  • Logical Mind
  • Creative Imagination
  • Ability to cope with and work under pressure
  • Willing to work flexible hours



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Deadline: 5th December, 2014