Head of Maintenance

About the role

We are seeking a Head of Maintenance to lead the maintenance function for a flexible packaging plant in Nigeria. The role involves overseeing mechanical, electrical and utilities maintenance, ensuring equipment reliability, safety and compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct preventative maintenance and respond to emergency machine breakdowns across the plant.
• Oversee installation, overhaul and repair of new and existing machines and equipment.
• Ensure all machines are safe, fit for purpose and meet quality, waste and production standards.
• Manage a maintenance team, coordinate contractors, and maintain documentation, drawings and spare‑part inventories.
• Ensure statutory compliance with IMS and Occupational Health and Safety regulations.

Required profile

• BE degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 16+ years of experience repairing and maintaining equipment in the flexible packaging industry, preferably in blown‑film extrusion.
• Proven experience managing a maintenance department and interacting with internal plant areas, contractors, suppliers and auditors.

Required skills

• Preventive maintenance planning and execution.
• Machine installation, overhaul and fault‑finding for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Statutory compliance (IMS, Occupational Health and Safety).