Graduate Trainee - Mechanical Engineering

Job title : Graduate Trainee - Mechanical Engineering

Discipline

• Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering Process Plant Operations, Reliability & Maintenance, Utilities, Engineering Projects

Who Should Apply

• Bachelor's degree or HND in a relevant discipline
• Completed NYSC, or currently serving with a clear completion date
• Not more than two to three years post-NYSC — this programme is designed for early-career graduates
• Strong numerical, analytical and written communication ability
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Willingness to be based in Akure, Ondo State, and to work in a manufacturing environment
• Evidence of achievement outside the classroom — projects, internships, leadership, competitions, certifications

The Qualities That Get Our Attention

Grades open the door. These are what actually carry a career here:

• Curiosity. You ask why a machine failed, why a variance moved, why a batch went off-spec.
• Ownership. You finish what you start and you say so when something goes wrong.
• Rigour. You respect data, procedure and evidence, because in food manufacturing they protect people.
• Practicality. You are comfortable leaving your desk for the plant floor or the laboratory.
• Integrity. Non-negotiable, at every level of this business.

What the Programme Offers

• Structured rotation. Planned exposure across functions connected to your stream, so you understand how production, quality, cost and cash fit together.
• A named supervisor and mentor. Someone accountable for your development, not just your output.
• Real responsibility. A defined project with a measurable outcome that you present to management before the programme ends.
• Technical and professional training. On-the-job coaching plus support towards relevant professional qualifications and certifications.
• Exposure to international standards. Food safety, quality, sustainability and financial control frameworks that our export customers require.
• A clear path. Trainees who perform are confirmed into substantive roles. We are building the next generation of our supervisors, engineers, analysts and managers from within.
• Competitive package. Attractive remuneration and benefits for the level, in a company that is growing.