Carpenter - Wooden Pallet Manufacturing & Repair

About the role

Recruitment Giant Limited is recruiting experienced carpenters on behalf of Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals for its Polypropylene (PP) Unit in Lagos. The successful candidate will build, repair and maintain wooden pallets used for storing, handling and transporting packaged polypropylene products. Candidates with practical experience in industrial wooden pallets in manufacturing plants, warehouses, packaging facilities or petrochemical environments are preferred.

Key responsibilities

• Construct, assemble, maintain and repair wooden pallets to specification and load-bearing standards.
• Inspect pallets for damage, loose nails, broken boards and structural weaknesses, and repair them so they can be reused safely.
• Measure, cut, shape and assemble timber with carpentry tools and operate woodworking machinery such as saws, drills and nail guns.
• Ensure pallets are correctly sized and fit forklift handling and stacking.
• Replace damaged components such as deck boards, stringers and support blocks.
• Maintain records of repairs, replacements and materials used.
• Work with warehouse, logistics and packaging teams and follow HSE procedures and good housekeeping.

Required profile

• Minimum 3-5 years of practical carpentry experience, including manufacturing, repairing or refurbishing industrial wooden pallets.
• Good knowledge of timber types, pallet dimensions, assembly methods and load-bearing requirements.
• Ability to read measurements, technical specifications and basic workshop drawings.
• Relevant vocational training, trade test certificate or carpentry qualification is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a production or maintenance team.
• Added advantage: previous experience in a polypropylene, petrochemical or polymer plant, or with pallets for industrial bagged products.

To apply, send your updated CV by email to the recruiter's HR department, quoting the position as Carpenter (Pallet Manufacturing & Repair); applications are reviewed as they arrive.