Role: Maintenance ManagerEmployment Type: Full TimeSalary: AttractiveExperience: 12 yearsQualification: HND/BScReports To: Head of DevelopmentTimeline: ImmediateLocation: LagosWe are seeking to hire a Maintenance Manager for our client, a leading manufacturer of food and beverages in Nigeria. This individual will be responsible for the technical smooth running and maintenance of the company's installations, equipment, machinery and facility. He/She is to ensure the safety of people and property and guarantee a high standard of equipment maintenance.Duties/Responsibilities:Working with the on-site maintenance staff in managing all maintenance-related and capital improvement activities within an assigned property/store/office.Initiating, performing & overseeing maintenance projects.Turnovers, general maintenance, repairs, grounds upkeep, and overall upkeep of company outlets, stores, offices and properties.Assisting team leaders in carrying out the implementation of various policies, standards, procedures and programs relating to the overall maintenance and upkeep of the properties.Handling a variety of facility maintenance requirements.Works with on-site Manager to meet and exceed the needs of the facility.Develop scopes of work for small improvements/services and seek out qualified contractors to bid the work.Manage existing contractors to ensure turnaround time on the maintenance is reduced.Developing and maintaining relationships with vendors, negotiating pricing, collaborating on approved vendor list, keeping vendor list updated and publishing the list for the company.General supervision and support for the service maintenance teams at assigned stores.Runs regular checks on technical equipment to prevent any problemsEducational Qualification/Professional QualificationHND/BSc in Electrical Engineering or any other engineering courseTrainings and certifications in engineering or maintenance managementMinimum of 12 years work experience in Facility Management in a reputable retail business.Extensive knowledge of electrical and plumbing systemsAbility to work well and without supervisionGood management skillsAbility to work over extended time periodsAbility to respond to guest complaints in a timely mannerExcellent listening and communication skills