With head offices in Nigeria, Food Concepts Plc is a market leader in the West African food sector. We operate world-class, quick service restaurant (QSR) brands including 65 Chicken Republic outlets and our newest addition – Pizza Republic, as well as, Reeds – a fine-dining Thai fusion restaurant. To facilitate backward and forward integration strategies, the group also comprises Butterfield Bakery Nigeria (includes 9 plant bakeries) and Free Range Farms (a state-of-the-art poultry farm and poultry processing plant). we seek application from competent and qualified personnel to fill the position of Maintenance Officers in our Butterfield Bakeries across Nigeria;

Job Objectives
The purpose of this position is to perform and/or assist in the preventive and/or corrective and maintenance of the Bakery Equipment in a safe and efficient manner. To assist in the maintenance and repair of the Bakery’s buildings, equipment and utilities, by performing a variety of general assigned maintenance functions so that problems, failures and breakdowns of the Bakery’s facilities and equipment are held to a minimum.

Key Responsibilities:
Cost Management

  • Responsible for managing cost of production by working within expense limits established.
  • Responsible for maintaining technical inventory (tools, equipment) controls for cost effective operations.
  • Responsible for 24-hour emergency maintenance service as scheduled, diagnose breakdown problems and ensure resolution within a minimal period in order to reduce downtime and ensure equipment availability.


Project/Operational Plan Implementation

  • Schedule and complete the defined Preventative and Predictive Maintenance Program in assigned location to improve equipment up-time and lifespan.
  • Responsible for coordinating and ensure prompt completion of all special projects as directed by the Maintenance Manager.
  • To monitor all work being performed by external contractors and report on progress/completion rate to the Bakery and Maintenance Manager
  • First level quality control officer in Bakery Location for all outsourced maintenance related services and installations by ensuring quality products and services are offered ;


  • In liaison with the Maintenance Manager, arranges specialist procurement of fixtures, fittings or components required for equipment or facility maintenance
  • Collaborate with the Bakery Manager for planned PMP activities to ensure none or minimal interruption of workflow on the production floor
  • Responsible for alerting the Bakery Manager of any unusual occurrence and/or damage that have taken place or that may occur.

In collaboration with Bakery Management, Ensures safe and correct operation of Bakery equipment and other company assets.

Record Keeping

Responsible for accurate periodic maintenance reporting as follows:

  • To maintain records of scheduled preventive maintenance procedures.
  • To maintain complete records and report all mechanical system and infrastructure failures and resolution on monthly to the bakery and maintenance manager.
  • To maintain spares inventory register.


Skills, Competencies and Requirements:

Functional Competencies/Requirements:

  1. Experienced in equipment repairs and maintenance
  2. Familiar with the equipment specifications, manufacturing models and maintenance Trends in similar business
  3. Cost Management Skills
  4. Problem Solving & Analysis

General Management Competencies/Requirements:
Strong Interpersonal Skills

Educational Qualifications/Experience:

  1. Minimum of trade test III or C & G/ Ordinary National diploma or equivalent in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
  2. At least 3 years maintenance experience in a Plant environment.


Desired Personal Attributes:

  1. Integrity
  2. Logical Mind
  3. Creative Imagination
  4. Ability to cope with and work under pressure
  5. Willing to work flexible hours


Available Locations: Lagos, Ibadan, Abuja & Benin.
Qualified candidate should forward their resume to [email protected] using job title and location as subject of the mail