Job Description

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian nationals for the positions below at the Institute’s Headquarters in Ibadan.

Position: Heavy Equipment Supervisor

Contract: 3-years renewable contract

Location: Ibadan

Closing Date: 19 October 2026

DUTIES

• Work with the heavy equipment superintendent by coordinating and receiving work assigned for maintenance services.
• Perform scheduling preventive maintenance and safety inspection for equipment and trucks with the assistance of heavy equipment supervisor.
• Keep down time very low by constant inspection of equipment, diagnose and repair of mechanical defects/failures in various heavy/earth moving equipment including diesel petrol powered trucks and other mechanical equipment used in utility work.
• Carry out spot checking equipment for optimum performance and make necessary repairs to equipment prior to use and ensure adequate availability of these equipment.
• Assist in keeping complete records for equipment and spare part in stock for repairing purposes.
• Monitor operational activities of subordinate staff in the section
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION

HND/B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or related field with a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience in heavy equipment operations, maintenance, or supervision in a well-structured environment.

COMPETENCIES

The ideal candidate must have:

• Have experience in repair/overhauling and maintenance of all kinds of earth moving equipment, duty trucks, generators and tractors.
• Good teamwork, leadership, and communication skills, with the ability to effectively supervise and coordinate technical teams.
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and ensure equipment is maintained and operational.
• Proficiency in English (oral and written).

Benefits

REMUNERATION

We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested applicants should complete the online application attaching detailed cover letter and curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format to IITA website: https://apply.workable.com/iita/#jobs no later than Two Weeks from the date of this publication.

IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women. While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.