Mechanical Maintenance Technician at Sayed Farms Limited

Sayed Farms Limited is specialized in poultry sector covering all its major aspects, and also in the distribution of frozen food in the Nigerian Market. Our line of frozen products has expanded to include the finest quality of chicken, potatoes, cheese, vegetables, seafood, and ice cream products in the market.

We are currently hiring an experienced and objective-driven candidates to fill the position in the capacity below:

Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Job ID: MECHT2026013
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a skilled, proactive, and detail-oriented Mechanical Maintenance Technician to support the maintenance and repair of all mechanical equipment and machinery within our slaughterhouse operations.
• The role will focus on ensuring the reliability, safety, and optimal performance of production machinery, conveyors, processing equipment, and utilities critical to poultry processing.
• Prior experience in slaughterhouse, poultry processing, or FMCG manufacturing environments is essential.

Key Responsibilities
Mechanical Equipment Maintenance:

• Perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance of all mechanical equipment in the slaughterhouse, including conveyors, grinders, defeathering machines, chillers, cutting and processing lines.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and implement timely repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Conduct routine inspections of machinery to detect wear, leaks, misalignment, or other issues.
• Assist in installation, commissioning, and modification of mechanical systems and machinery.

Preventive Maintenance & Planning:

• Develop and follow preventive maintenance schedules for all mechanical equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, job cards, breakdown reports, and equipment history records.
• Suggest process improvements or mechanical upgrades to enhance production efficiency.

Safety, Compliance & Documentation:

• Ensure all mechanical maintenance activities comply with safety standards, HSE policies, and internal controls.
• Maintain proper documentation and service records for all equipment.
• Support internal and external audits by providing maintenance records, inspection logs, and compliance evidence.

Spare Parts & Inventory:

• Identify and report spare parts requirements for mechanical systems.
• Ensure availability and proper usage of spare parts and tools.
• Support cost control initiatives by optimizing spare parts consumption.

Coordination & Team Support:

• Work closely with production, electrical, utility, and maintenance teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Provide guidance and support to junior technicians as needed.
• Participate in troubleshooting cross-functional mechanical issues affecting production lines.

Qualifications & Experience
Education:

• OND / HND / B. Engr in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.

Experience & Skills:

• 4–6 years’ hands-on experience in mechanical maintenance, preferably in slaughterhouse, poultry processing, or FMCG manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of industrial machinery, conveyors, processing equipment, pumps, motors, and mechanical drive systems.
• Proven troubleshooting and repair skills in a production environment.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance practices, HSE standards, and workshop safety protocols.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of discipline, integrity, and attention to detail.

Application Closing Date
23rd March, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Application Letters and CV along with passport photographs to: jobs@sayedfarms.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.