Our brands are trusted everywhere and, by listening to the people who buy them, we’ve grown into one of the world’s most successful consumer goods companies.
Look in your fridge, or on the bathroom shelf, and you’re bound to see one of our well-known brands. We create, market and distribute the products that people choose to feed their families and keep themselves and their homes clean and fresh.
People’s lives are changing fast. As the way we all live and work evolves, our needs and tastes change too. At Unilever we aim to help people in their daily lives. So we keep developing new products, improving tried and tested brands and promoting better, more efficient ways of working.
We have a portfolio of brands that are popular across the country. Popular because of our two key strengths:
Strong roots in local markets and first-hand knowledge of the local culture.
World-class business expertise applied internationally to serve consumers everywhere.
Focusing on performance and productivity, we encourage our people to develop new ideas and put fresh approaches into practice. Hand in hand with this is a strong sense of responsibility to the communities we serve. We don’t only measure success in financial terms; how we achieve results is important too. We work hard to conduct our business with integrity – respecting our employees, our consumers and the environment around us.
Unilever is proudly one of the country’s leading suppliers of fast-moving consumer goods in all our three divisions – Foods, home care and personal care.
Foods
We are the largest seller of packet tea with our Lipton brand leading the Foods and Beverages category.
We are the category leader in margarine in the country with the Blueband brand.
In savoury, our Royco and Knorr brands are household names you can’t ignore.
Home & personal care
We are highly visible in the home care market in the country, which includes cleansing and hygiene products.
Our home care products, Omo and Sunlight are household names synonymous with home care.
Within the personal care market, we are very visible with brands like Lux and Pears to help you look and feel good.JOB PURPOSE
The range of Utility Technician role varies between categories and technologies, but generally sits within the generator, compressors, HVAC systems, fire suppression systems.
The Utility technician is responsible for carrying out general operations and maintenance according to planned operational requirements to safely deliver a good quality utilities to factory. As a core member of the engineering team the Utility technician plays an important role in maintaining line safety and will identify process or line issues to leaders.
WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE
Maintenance and Repair: Perform routine maintenance and repairs on utility systems, including HVAC, plumbing, boilers, compressor and mechanical and electrical systems. Perform routine and preventive maintenance tasks, including inspections, repairs, and component replacements, to maintain equipment in optimal condition. Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and extend the life of equipment.
Inspection and Troubleshooting: Regularly inspect utility systems to identify and troubleshoot issues, ensuring they operate within specified parameters.
Compliance: Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations and company policies.
Documentation: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs.
Emergency Response: Respond to utility system emergencies and perform necessary repairs to restore service.
Productivity: Operate assigned equipment in accordance with UL established SOP to desired result.
Autonomous Maintenance: Implement CLIT as recommended by the Checklist and Tag abnormalities
Autonomous Maintenance: Implement CLIT as recommended by the Checklist and Tag abnormalities
Setup and Configuration: Perform initial setup, configuration, and calibration of equipment to meet specific production or operational requirements.
Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Continuously monitor equipment and systems to identify and address any deviations, malfunctions, or technical issues. Troubleshoot and resolve problems as they arise.
Quality Assurance: Ensure that products or processes meet quality standards and specifications. Conduct quality checks and make adjustments as necessary.
Safety Compliance: Strictly adhere to safety protocols, guidelines, and regulations. Ensure a safe working environment for oneself and colleagues.
Data Management: Collect and record data related to equipment operation, maintenance, and performance. Generate reports and maintain records as required.
Collaboration: Collaborate with technical teams, engineers, and supervisors to optimize equipment performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and implement process improvements.
Training: Stay updated on the latest technical knowledge and undergo training to enhance skills and adapt to new technologies.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Experiences & Qualifications
OND in Engineering related fields.
Minimum of 3years experience in Utilities, Power plant generators and Boilers
Must be a current Utility Technician
Must have a proper understanding of Effluent treatment plant, compressors, generators and water treatment equipment
Applicant must be a committed team worker with a strong sense of responsibility and good attention to detail. Effective communication skills and an agile mind are essential.
Must be flexible within pattern of shift work to accommodate factory shutdowns, training courses etc.
Skills
Problem Solving
Manufacturing Technology
Safety, Quality and Data management
Computer related skills
Leadership
You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.
Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.
PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.