Mechanical Technician at Saro Agro-Allied

Saro Agro-Allied is a leading agricultural commodity exporting company that started in 1996 as a cocoa trading company and today trades both locally and internationally. Our operations over time have covered sesame seeds, cashews, and cocoa-producing communities in Nigeria. The business has been repositioned to become a Consumer Sustainable Agric. & Food business Company that will play in the multi-seed oil crushing, value-added export, and marketing of branded food products in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Mechanical Technician

Location: Keffi, Nasarawa
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on pellet plant machinery such as indurators, balling discs, conveyors, screens, pumps, fans, and gearboxes.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out corrective repairs to reduce plant downtime.
• Inspect mechanical systems and components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair.
• Assist in the installation, commissioning, and overhaul of mechanical equipment and systems.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and report mechanical issues promptly.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures and plant operational standards during all tasks.
• Work closely with operations, electrical, and instrumentation teams to coordinate maintenance activities.
• Participate in shutdown maintenance and turnarounds, ensuring tasks are completed within time and quality standards.
• Maintain housekeeping in the maintenance workshop and around equipment.

Qualifications and Skills

• Technical Diploma or Trade Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Maintenance.
• Minimum 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in mechanical maintenance, preferably in a pellet plant or similar heavy industrial environment.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and rotating equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, manuals, and work orders.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices and condition monitoring tools.
• Strong understanding of safety practices in heavy industry environments.
• Good communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

Application Closing Date
5th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: victor.a@saroafrica.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.