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 on solar energy also 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 skilled and hands-on Mechanical Technician to support the operation, maintenance, and repair of production and packaging equipment within our food processing facility.
• The successful candidate will ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime of machinery, particularly packaging and seasoning equipment.

Job Description / Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair VFFS (Vertical Form Fill Seal) machines, food seasoning machines, and other food packaging equipment
• Carry out routine preventive and corrective maintenance on production machinery
• Diagnose mechanical faults and perform timely repairs to minimize production downtime
• Ensure equipment operates in compliance with safety and operational standards
• Maintain maintenance logs, service records, and spare parts documentation
• Support installation, setup, and commissioning of new machines
• Collaborate with production teams to improve equipment efficiency and reliability
• Adhere strictly to workplace safety and hygiene standards

Qualifications & Requirements

• OND/HND in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical discipline with 2–5 years’ hands-on experience as a Mechanical Technician in the FMCG or food processing industry
• Proven experience operating, maintaining, and repairing VFFS machines, food seasoning machines, and food packaging equipment
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and manuals
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team

Residency Requirement:

• Candidates must reside in Sagamu, Ogun State, or nearby environs.

Salary
N250,000 / Month.

Application Closing Date
20th March, 2026.