Mechanical Technician (Food Packaging Machines) 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 (Food Packaging Machines)

Location: Sagamu, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

• We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Technician with hands-on experience in maintaining and repairing Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) machines and other food packaging equipment.
• The ideal candidate will ensure smooth production operations by carrying out timely maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs while upholding safety and food industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and optimize VFFS and other food packaging machines.
• Support production teams to meet output and quality targets.
• Keep accurate maintenance records and spare parts usage logs.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot faults quickly and effectively.

Requirements

• Trade Test 1, 2, 3, OND, B.Sc / HND in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Reside in Sagamu or immediate environs.
• Proven experience with VFFS machines and packaging equipment in the food manufacturing sector.
• Previous work experience in the FMCG and food processing industry.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (N120,000 - N150,000 / Month).
• Stable and supportive work environment.
• Opportunity to work with advanced food packaging machinery.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email

Application Deadline 14th September, 2025.