Mechanical Technician at Apple and Pears Limited

Apple & Pears Limited was incorporated in the year 2012 as an Agro Allied & Food Industry to produce soya meal, concentrate and finished feed for the poultry industry, and refined edible oil, mayonnaise, ketchup, salad cream, vinegar,custard powder and Chocolate Drink for the Nigerian market.

The company has invested millions of dollars in land, building, construction of infrastructural facilities and machinery, with one goal in mind and that is to have an integrated facility encompassing the complete value chain of the soya bean business, from sourcing, processing, extraction, refining, packaging and distribution of a wide range of premium products. In response to environmental concerns, we have installed solar panels to partially power the plant onsolar energyalso we have a state of the art effluent treatment plant to treat and reuse the water discharged during the various production processes.

We have created strong brands such as Laziz Oil, Winner Soya Oil, Active Oil, La Mayo Mayonnaise, Laziz Ketchup, Laziz Salad Cream, Laziz Thousand Island, Laziz Vinegar, Laziz Custard, Laziz Chocolate Drink, A1 Soya Bean Meal, A1 Soya Lecithin, HI Pro Concentrate and HI Pro Feed.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Mechanical Technician

Location: Sagamu, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a qualified and experienced Mechanical Technician to join our production team in Sagamu. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and optimizing mechanical systems and equipment used in plastic bottle manufacturing.
• This position requires technical expertise in mold changing, mechanical troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance to ensure efficient and uninterrupted production operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance, inspection, and repair of mechanical equipment and production lines.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults on blow molding and injection molding machines promptly.
• Perform mold installation, removal, and adjustments to meet production requirements and minimize downtime.
• Support production teams during equipment setup and changeovers to ensure smooth operation.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, service reports, and spare parts usage records.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company safety standards and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with the electrical and production departments to enhance machine performance and reliability.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum qualification: Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in the plastic bottle manufacturing industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems, blow molding, and injection molding processes.
• Demonstrated proficiency in mold changing and mechanical fault diagnosis.
• Excellent problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Must be able to work in Sagamu and willing to work in shifts as required.

Application Closing Date
21st October, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hr1appleandpears@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the email.