Graduate Trainee (Agric Engineering or Production Engineer) at the Candel FZE

The Candel FZE is a manufacturing company engaged in the development, production, marketing and distribution of agrochemicals, specialised fertilisers, seeds and allied products in Nigeria. It is located in the Lekki Free Zone, Ibeju- Lekki, Lagos; near Dangote Refinery.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Graduate Trainee (Agric Engineering or Production Engineer) 

Location: Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are seeking highly motivated Trainee Agric Engineering or Production Engineering Supervisors to join our dynamic manufacturing team.
• This critical role will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing production processes, ensuring the efficient and safe manufacturing of our agrochemical products, and leading a team of dedicated production personnel.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to meet output, quality, and delivery targets.
• Monitor staff performance, provide direction, and ensure team adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure that machines, tools, and equipments are functioning properly and request maintenance when needed.
• Collaborate with planning, quality control, maintenance, and logistics departments to optimize workflow and resolve production issues.
• Enforce safety and hygiene regulations on the productionfloor; promote a safe working environment.
• Train new employees and upskill existing team members on production procedures and company standards.
• Track production metrics such as output, downtime, and wastage; prepare reports for management.
• Monitor inventory of raw materials and supplies required for production and liaise with the store or procurement team.
• Handle discipline, timekeeping, and attendance matters in accordance with company policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in either Agric Engineering or Production Engineering with a minimum passing grade of Second Class honours, Upper Division from a Nigerian university.
• Our Ideal candidate should not be more than 28 years old, should be a highly creative individual with the ability to develop innovative solutions to our problems.
• Should also have the ability to communicate technical ideas in a clear manner, both visually and verbally.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ISO standards, and relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• May be required to work shifts, weekends, or public holidays, depending on production schedules.

Application Closing Date
5th January, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@candelcorp.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.