Maintenance Specialist at Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company

Coca-Cola HBC (Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company) is a bottling partner of The Coca-Cola Company. Coca-Cola HBC is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland and has a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange and a secondary listing on the Athens Exchange. The Coca-Cola Company is the world's largest beverage company and operates in more than 200 countries.

Life at Coca-Cola HBC is fast-paced and challenging, with fair rewards and exciting learning opportunities. We promote an inclusive workplace, value diverse views and opinions and always appoint the best person for the job, ensuring equality in our shortlists and appointments.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title:  Maintenance Specialist 

Location: Challawa, Kano
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Job

• As a maintenance specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and availability of plant assets by effectively implementing and supervising planned and scheduled maintenance activities.
• You will drive operational excellence through SAP utilization, cost-effective maintenance planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or relevant disciplines to the role.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in technical roles within FMCG manufacturing, preferably in the bottling industry.
• Proven experience in executing maintenance tasks, including preventive and condition-based maintenance.
• Hands-on experience in project management within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of modern maintenance methodologies and reliability-centred maintenance practices.
• Effective knowledge and usage of SAP for maintenance execution and reporting.
• Familiarity with budgeting procedures and cost reduction initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills and experience using business performance tools.
• Ability to engage and work effectively with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office applications for reporting and data analysis.
• Ability to identify maintenance challenges and implement effective solutions to enhance equipment reliability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the execution of planned and scheduled maintenance tasks to ensure optimal equipment performance and minimal downtime.
• Implement preventive and condition-based maintenance strategies to enhance asset efficiency, reduce breakdowns, and minimize mean time before repair (MTBR).
• Collaborate with Maintenance Systems Engineers (MSE) & Maintenance Planners (MPs) to organize and execute annual overhauls of production lines and facilities.
• Assist in preparing and managing the annual plant maintenance budget, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources while maintaining operational excellence.
• Work closely with the spare parts store personnel to ensure optimal inventory management, avoiding shortages and excess stock.
• Utilize business performance review tools (COBRA, EATB) to track and improve asset management processes, driving efficiency and sustainability.
• Foster strong working relationships with production, quality, logistics, and union representatives to align maintenance activities with overall business objectives.
• Ensure all maintenance activities adhere to QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment) standards, regulatory requirements, and best industry practices.

Benefits

• Coaching and mentoring programs.
• Development opportunities.
• Equal opportunity employer.
• Meal ticket.
• Learning programs.
• Medical Insurance.
• Free product quota.
• Work with iconic brands.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.