Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: N200,000 – N250,000 monthly
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
About the Company
Sagar Vitaceuticals Nigeria Limited, formerly known as Strides Vital Nigeria Limited, was established through a strategic partnership between Vital Pharmaceuticals Limited and India’s Strides Arcolabs Limited, a company listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). In 2017, Sagar Overseas Limited acquired 100% of the shares in Strides Vital Nigeria Limited, following which the company was renamed Sagar Vitaceuticals Nigeria Limited.
The company is recruiting a qualified and experienced Mechanical Engineer to support its pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
Job Summary
The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and optimisation of mechanical systems, production machinery, HVAC systems and utility services.
The successful candidate will help ensure continuous, safe and GMP-compliant operations across the manufacturing facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Perform routine, preventive and breakdown maintenance on pharmaceutical production and packaging machinery, including tablet presses, blister packaging machines, liquid filling lines, capsule filling machines and granulators.
- Fault Diagnosis: Identify and resolve mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults promptly to minimise production downtime.
- Utility Systems Management: Monitor and maintain essential facility utility systems, including HVAC systems, steam boilers, air compressors, water treatment systems (RO/WFI) and cold rooms.
- Compliance and Documentation: Ensure engineering operations comply with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), WHO standards and internal quality and safety procedures. Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment performance, spare parts inventory and calibration schedules.
- Installation and Commissioning: Participate in the installation, validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and commissioning of new manufacturing and utility equipment.
- Safety and Continuous Improvement: Enforce Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) standards within the plant. Identify opportunities for mechanical modifications and process improvements to enhance equipment efficiency and reduce energy consumption.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Production, Quality Assurance (QA) and Electrical teams to resolve technical challenges and execute scheduled plant shutdowns.
Qualifications and Experience
- A Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc./B.Eng.) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- 3–5 years of practical mechanical maintenance experience, preferably within the pharmaceutical, food processing or FMCG manufacturing industry.
- COREN registration or membership of relevant professional bodies will be an added advantage.
Required Skills and Competencies
- In-depth understanding of cGMP, pharmaceutical plant utilities and cleanroom mechanical requirements.
- Strong troubleshooting skills involving rotating equipment, pumps, valves, pneumatic systems and conveyors.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to [email protected] and [email protected], using Mechanical Engineer as the subject of the email.
Application Closing Date
17th December, 2026.