Senior Maintenance Supervisor (Construction Equipment)

About the role

The Senior Maintenance Supervisor will lead the upkeep of construction equipment and machinery on site in Ilorin. You will plan, coordinate and monitor preventive and corrective maintenance activities to ensure minimal downtime and optimal performance across all project sites.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise a team of maintenance technicians and enforce safety standards.
• Develop and execute daily maintenance schedules for excavators, loaders, cranes, concrete equipment, generators, compressors and other plant machinery.
• Perform preventive maintenance, conduct equipment inspections and diagnose faults.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and spare‑parts inventory.
• Collaborate with project and site managers to align equipment availability with construction timelines.
• Recommend process improvements and ensure compliance with company quality and HSE guidelines.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in equipment maintenance, fleet management or supervision within construction, engineering, manufacturing or heavy‑equipment sectors.
• Proven ability to lead maintenance teams and coordinate preventive and corrective tasks.
• Strong knowledge of heavy‑duty construction equipment and plant machinery.

Required skills

• Preventive maintenance planning and execution.
• Equipment inspection and fault diagnosis.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and ERP platforms.