Facility Officer at Tincan Island Container Terminal Limited (TICT)

Location: Apapa, Lagos State
Employment Type: Contract
Job Title: Facility Officer

Tincan Island Container Terminal Limited (TICT) is a multinational company established in 2004 and operating at Terminal B, Tin Can Island Port, Apapa, Lagos. Following a competitive bidding process, TICT emerged as the concessionaire of Terminal B, supported by a long-term lease agreement with the Federal Government of Nigeria. The company is committed to continuous investment in port development and strengthening its position within the African maritime industry.

TICT is recruiting to fill the position of Facility Officer. The successful candidate will oversee daily maintenance operations at the terminal and head office, ensuring the effective management, reliability and availability of facilities while meeting established quality, cost and time targets.

Job Summary

The Facility Officer will plan, coordinate and execute daily maintenance activities across TICT’s terminal and head office facilities. The role involves facility maintenance, contractor supervision, budgeting, vendor management, team leadership and compliance with health and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Sectional Leadership

• Translate departmental goals and performance objectives into actionable sectional plans.
• Coordinate the preparation and regular review of annual implementation plans.
• Establish systems for monitoring and evaluating sectional performance.
• Provide leadership, direction and supervision for the section.

2. Facility Maintenance

• Plan and supervise the maintenance of electrical appliances, power and water systems, waste disposal facilities, roads, painting and lavatories.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to minimise disruption to core operations.
• Prepare and implement annual and monthly maintenance schedules covering buildings, roads, drainage, sewage disposal and fumigation.
• Process approved vendor invoices and settle utility bills, including electricity, cleaning and waste management services, within stipulated timelines.
• Develop and monitor service-level agreements with internal and external service providers, subject to the required approvals.
• Oversee the installation and maintenance of cooling systems, including air conditioners and refrigeration equipment.
• Verify contractors’ completed work and ensure identified deficiencies are addressed.
• Coordinate signage installation and yard markings for container stacking and pedestrian areas.
• Maintain the borehole facility and resolve urgent facility-related issues in line with internal procedures.
• Ensure facilities meet health and safety requirements, including coordinating the inspection and validation of fire hydrants and extinguishers with the safety department.

3. Systems and Process Management

• Plan facility development in line with the company’s strategic objectives and approval procedures.
• Supervise contractors and coordinate their activities as directed by the Head of Department.
• Ensure efficient allocation and utilisation of space and resources.
• Develop performance management procedures to monitor agreed service levels.
• Regularly update maintenance schedules, preventive maintenance policies and procedures.
• Apply TICT/Bolloré Group quality control standards when carrying out facility maintenance activities.

4. Budgeting and Vendor Management

• Prepare facility budgets and financial proposals for the appropriate approvals.
• Evaluate service providers, purchasing options and costs to achieve value for money.
• Prepare maintenance project invoices and reports for approval by the Technical Manager.
• Develop maintenance budgets for approval.
• Identify and minimise financial risks associated with facility operations.

5. Team and People Management

• Plan basic and refresher training for team members.
• Prepare and maintain annual leave plans for staff within the section.
• Improve team productivity through the implementation of TICT’s performance management system.
• Recommend training to address staff performance and development gaps.
• Support the recruitment of team members.

6. Other Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Line Manager.

Qualifications and Experience

• HND or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or Estate Management.
• HSE Level 1–3 certification is preferred.
• A minimum of three years’ relevant experience in facility management or a related field.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Understanding of property and facility management.
• Knowledge of quality management principles.
• Budgeting and financial management.
• Project management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Maintenance strategy development and review.
• Emergency preparedness and business continuity management.
• People management and leadership.
• Strategic thinking, sound judgement and decision-making.
• Negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Proactivity, objectivity and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage stress.
• A firm and professional personality.

Remuneration

Attractive compensation.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to [email protected], using Facility Officer as the subject of the email.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Application Closing Date: 30 November 2026.