Utilities Technician (Mechanical)
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Unilever Nigeria is recruiting a Utilities Technician (Mechanical) for its Agbara factory in Ogun State. The role focuses on preventive and reactive maintenance of utility systems such as boilers, chillers, compressors, pumps and HVAC units. Candidates should have an OND/HND in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics, practical experience with rotating equipment, and familiarity with safety procedures.
- Location: Agbara, Ogun State, Nigeria
- Maintenance of boilers, chillers, compressors, pumps and HVAC systems
- Requires OND/HND in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or related discipline
- Shift-based role in a manufacturing/FMCG environment
- Experience with Permit to Work, LOTO and CMMS/SAP PM preferred
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Utilities Technician (Mechanical) at Unilever Nigeria Plc ⏲ Aug 3, 2026, 12:29 PM ⋕ View all Manufacturing & Production jobs Unilever Nigeria Plc - Welcome to Unilever, a global multinational and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company with products sold in over 190 countries and more than 2 billion consumers across the world who use our amazing products everyday! We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Utilities Technician (Mechanical) Job Requisition ID: R-1186171 Location: Agbara, Ogun Reports to: Utilities and Site Services Manager Function: Supply Chain Job Summary Because here, we don’t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger. You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and the planet. The Utilities Technician (Mechanical) will support maximum plant availability through planned preventive maintenance, prompt fault diagnosis, hands-on repair of rotating and static equipment, and basic mechatronics support for utility systems. This role exists to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation and maintenance of mechanical utilities equipment at Agbara Factory. You’ll be part of a team that keeps essential manufacturing services running safely and sustainably, enabling our brands to thrive while protecting people, assets and the environment. Responsibilities: Participate in RCA investigations, support corrective actions, and ensure work is executed in line with Unilever SHE standards, statutory requirements: and local regulations. Work strictly within the site Permit to Work system and carry out risk assessments including LOTO, hot work and confined space controls before high-risk tasks. Support condition-based monitoring activities including vibration checks, bearing inspections, shaft alignment, mechanical seal replacement and pump performance checks. Execute planned preventive maintenance schedules for utilities equipment including boilers, chillers, compressed air systems, cooling towers, pumps and HVAC/DHU units. Carry out reactive maintenance and fault diagnosis on mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems to restore equipment to service within agreed timeframes. Perform mechanical overhauls on rotating equipment such as pumps, compressors, fans, blowers and gearboxes, including bearing checks, alignment and balancing activities. Diagnosing faults on VSD-driven equipment and support basic PLC/HMI checks, sensor calibration and instrumentation loop testing where required. Operate and maintain water supply infrastructure including boreholes, submersible pumps and raw water treatment equipment. Maintain accurate maintenance records in CMMS/SAP PM or equivalent, including work order updates, parts usage and downtime reporting. Assist in boiler, chiller and compressed air operations, including routine checks, dryer maintenance, separator/filter element changes and logging of operating parameters. Qualifications Practical experience: with rotating equipment including pumps, compressors, fans and associated mechanical drive systems and electric motors. OND or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related technical discipline Trade Test Certificate / City & Guilds from an accredited Industrial Technical School in Mechanical, Mechatronics or a related trade. Familiarity with Permit to Work systems, safe isolation procedures and basic maintenance documentation. Ability to work safely in a site-based, shift-operated environment and comply with PPE, safety and environmental requirements. 3 to 5 years of hands-on maintenance experience: in a manufacturing, FMCG or process plant environment. Preferred Qualifications: OEM or trade training on Atlas Copco compressed air systems, Carrier/equivalent chillers or refrigeration systems, Thermax/Cochran Steam Boiler. OND or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related technical discipline. Experienced electrical/instrumentation skills, including ability to read P&IDs or wiring diagrams, perform sensor checks, and use SAP PM or another CMMS platform. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online Application Deadline: 10th August, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Agbara and 1 other location Agbara , Ogun State Utilities Technician job vacancies in Nigeria