Maintenance Officer at DSL Pharma

DSL Pharma is a manufacturing company that is currently focused on providing cutting edge veterinary and pharmaceutical solutions, customized to meet the daily needs of her end users.

We manufacture different drugs for improve livestock’s health. Our product is specially tailored to suit the environmental sustainability of livestock’s within Nigeria. Our animal health products undergo rigorous quality control to be certified fit for use on farm animals.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Maintenance Officer

Location: Agege, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Maintenance Officer will be responsible for ensuring the optimal performance, reliability, and safety of all production and facility equipment.
• The role involves preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to minimise downtime and enhance operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
Equipment Maintenance & Repairs:

• Perform routine inspection, maintenance, and repair of production machinery and equipment
• Diagnose faults and carry out corrective actions promptly
• Ensure minimal downtime through efficient troubleshooting.

Preventive Maintenance:

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules
• Ensure all equipment is serviced in accordance with manufacturer recommendations
• Maintain maintenance logs and service records.

Facility Maintenance:

• Maintain factory utilities such as electrical systems, water systems, HVAC, and other infrastructure
• Ensure all facilities are functioning effectively to support production operations.

Compliance & Safety:

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety regulations and company policies
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) where applicable
• Conduct routine safety checks and report hazards.

Equipment Installation & Upgrades:

• Assist in the installation, testing, and commissioning of new equipment
• Support equipment upgrades and modifications.

Collaboration & Support:

• Work closely with the production team to resolve equipment-related issues
• Liaise with external contractors and vendors when required
• Provide technical support during production processes.

Inventory & Spare Parts Management:

• Monitor and manage inventory of spare parts and maintenance tools
• Ensure availability of critical spares to avoid disruptions.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities
• Prepare maintenance reports and escalate recurring issues
• Document breakdowns and corrective actions.

Experience & Qualifications

• HND / B.Sc Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
• Relevant technical certifications are an added advantage
• 3–7 years’ experience in a manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment
• Experience working with production machinery and industrial equipment
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance systems.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong technical and troubleshooting skills
• Basic knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
• Understanding of GMP and safety standards
• Good problem-solving ability
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Basic computer skills (MS Office, maintenance systems).

Behavioral Competencies:

• Dependability and accountability
• Proactiveness and initiative
• Strong work ethic
• Attention to safety and detail
• Team-oriented mindset
• Integrity and professionalism.

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2026.