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Posted: Oct 28, 2026
Deadline: Nov 30, 2026
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PROFORCE LIMITED was incorporated in 2008 as a total defence solution provider specializing in armoured vehicles and personal protection. The company’s focus is on the delivery of confidence in protective mobility.
We have developed a vibrant market for security and mobile protective products within Nigeria and Africa.
PROFORCE has exploited its ...
Auto- Mechanic
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND , OND , Others , Vocational
- Experience 2 - 5 years
- Location Ogun
- Job Field Engineering / Technical
Position Overview
Proforce Defence is seeking a skilled, highly analytical Auto-Mechanic to join our engineering and production team at our manufacturing facility in Ode Remo, Ogun State. The successful candidate will be responsible for assembling, integrating, diagnosing, repairing, and testing heavy-duty petrol and diesel mechanical systems, powertrains, suspensions, and drive systems across specialized, tactical, and armored vehicles.
Key Responsibilities
- Powertrain & Engine Assembly: Install, integrate, tune, and test high-performance petrol and diesel engines, transmissions, transfer cases, and differential systems according to engineering schematics.
- Mechanical Systems Integration: Assemble and align drive shafts, steering mechanisms, heavy-duty suspension assemblies, cooling units, and hydraulic/pneumatic braking systems.
- Diagnostics & Troubleshooting: Diagnose mechanical failures, power loss, hydraulic leaks, and structural drive issues using advanced diagnostic tools and mechanical testing procedures.
- Fluid & Cooling Systems Management: Set up and inspect engine oiling, transmission cooling, fuel injection networks, and air intake systems designed for heavy and armored operational vehicles.
- Pre-Delivery Performance Testing: Execute rigorous road tests, dyno runs, and workshop performance audits on completed vehicles to verify mechanical reliability, load handling, and power output.
- Defect Rectification & Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance, component overhauls, and immediate mechanical fixes identified during line assembly or Quality Control (QC) inspections.
Key Engineering & Technical Knowledge Requirements
- Petrol or Diesel Engine Technology: In-depth engineering knowledge of internal combustion engines (both high-compression diesel and high-output petrol platforms), turbochargers, fuel injection (CRDI/GDI), and emission systems.
- Drive Dynamics & Heavy Suspensions: Comprehensive understanding of 4WD/6WD/8WD drivetrain dynamics, transfer cases, air/hydraulic suspensions, axles, and mechanical torque distribution.
- Technical Schematic Interpretation: Ability to read and interpret complex automotive engineering drawings, mechanical assembly layouts, torque specifications, and fluid routing diagrams.
- Hydraulics & Pneumatics: Technical knowledge of high-pressure hydraulic pumps, fluid power systems, and air brake schematics used in heavy-duty tactical vehicles.
- Quality Assurance & Testing Standards: Familiarity with automotive manufacturing tolerances, mechanical inspection protocols, and pre-delivery vehicle checkout standards.
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: NABTEB, Trade Test Class 1, OND, or HND/B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Specialization Requirement: Must be a qualified Petrol Mechanic or Diesel Mechanic (candidates with dual petrol and diesel expertise are highly preferred).
- Experience: Minimum of 2–5 years of hands-on mechanical experience in vehicle assembly plants, heavy equipment maintenance, fleet operations, or specialized automotive workshops.
- Skills: Strong diagnostic problem-solving skills, manual dexterity, proficiency with specialized mechanic tools, and high attention to detail.
Location: No. 1 Akaka Road, Ode Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.
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