About this role
Job Summary
As the Chief Mechanic, you will oversee the maintenance, repair, and operational reliability of the company's vehicles, machinery, and mechanical equipment, ensuring minimal downtime, safety compliance, and efficient fleet and equipment performance.
Responsibilities
- Lead the inspection, diagnosis, repair, and preventive maintenance of company vehicles, production equipment, and other mechanical systems
- Supervise mechanics and maintenance personnel, allocate tasks, monitor performance, and ensure timely completion of repairs and maintenance activities
- Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance schedules to minimize equipment breakdowns and operational downtime
- Maintain accurate records of repairs, maintenance activities, spare parts usage, equipment condition, and maintenance costs
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and operational standards while recommending cost-effective solutions to improve equipment reliability and efficiency
Requirements
- Minimum of Trade Test certificate, OND/HND/Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, or a related technical field
- Minimum of 7 years' relevant experience in mechanical maintenance, preferably within an FMCG, manufacturing, or industrial environment
- Proven experience supervising mechanics and managing the maintenance of production equipment, heavy-duty vehicles, trucks, and other mechanical systems
- Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance, mechanical troubleshooting, diagnostics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and engine systems
- Excellent leadership, problem-solving, technical, organizational, and equipment maintenance management skills