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Maintenance Supervisor
About this role
The role is for a Maintenance Supervisor based in Lagos, reporting to the Workshop Manager and overseeing workshop operations for heavy‑duty trucks. The job involves coordinating maintenance, servicing and repairs to ensure vehicle performance, safety and availability while minimising downtime and costs. It requires supervising technicians, planning preventive and corrective maintenance, and coordinating with fleet operations and external service providers. The employer is Dangote Industries Limited, a diversified Nigerian conglomerate with operations centred in Lagos. The position is described with responsibilities spanning technical supervision, documentation, safety, and reporting.
What you would do
- Identify recurring faults and recommend corrective actions
- Train, guide and monitor technicians and workshop staff
- Supervise engine, gearbox, transmission, suspension, braking and other major component repairs
- Coordinate with Fleet/Transport Operations to minimise downtime
- Supervise external contractors and service providers for specialised repairs
- Ensure workshop housekeeping and organisation
- Plan and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance
- Document parts issued and replaced
- Ensure proper use and maintenance of tools and equipment
- Prepare maintenance reports and updates on vehicle condition and workshop activities
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering or related field
- Experience in preventive and corrective maintenance
- Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in heavy‑duty vehicle or fleet maintenance with supervisory experience
- Strong knowledge of CNG and diesel engines, transmissions, braking systems, suspension and vehicle electrical systems
- Experience working on heavy‑duty trucks in logistics/transportation or similar environment
- Knowledge of workshop safety practices and HSE requirements
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Problem-solving and decision-making ability
- Attention to detail
- Strong communication and reporting skills and ability to work with drivers, technicians and operations teams
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