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Functional Technician

Job ID:
R-1168072
Category:
Supply Chain
Location:
Tema, Greater Accra Region
Date posted:
11/10/2025
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Unilever is currently hiring for a Functional Technician

Function: Supply Chain

Reports to: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Ghana

Terms & Conditions: Full time

ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. 

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

JOB PURPOSE

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world.  If you are passionate about creating value for brands and teams and working with teams to grow, then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

  • Mechanical Skills and Focused Technician; knowledge and application of technical skills and expertise to ensure the provision of effective engineering support within team, focused on delivering performance targets.  Directly contributes to improved safety, quality,

  •  Preventative Maintenance Specialist and user of Condition Based Monitoring.

  • Fully Operational on Mechanisms, Motion.

  • Mechanical Skills and Diagnostic Technician; Remove and replace mechanical components (such as motors, gearbox) and troubleshoot mechanical drawing circuits safely.  Able to isolate machinery and re-install machinery components.

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the Internal machine Systems they use.

  • Safety - Utilize all appropriate safety and environmental procedures for people, processes, materials, products and equipment to ensure a safe working environment for the whole team.

  • Workplace Hazards – Full knowledge of the workplace and hazards within it.  Utilize appropriate safety and environmental procedures for people, processes, materials, products and equipment relevant to the task.

  • Environment - Reduce costs due to waste and minimize impact to health, safety and the environment through working to eliminate waste and through the correct management of waste and hazardous materials.

  • Quality - Ensure that all aspects of Quality within the area of responsibility are in accordance with local Quality procedures to protect and promote the brand and product.

  • Leadership - Promote the development of a highly effective team through strong communication, leading by example whilst keeping focused on goals and targets.  Great teams and great leaders will achieve superior performance.

  • Continuous Improvement - Use performance measures to identify and prioritize losses in equipment’s breakdown.  Apply rigorous Condition Monitoring concept to eliminate breakdown.

  • WCM - Knowledge and understanding of the key principles of WCM. 

  • Problem Solving - Has the ability to identify, priorities and address problems using appropriate tools and techniques that eliminate recurrence.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

  • Mechanical/Electrical Engineering certification

  • Experience in Manufacturing At least 3years.

  • Understanding of Engineering Principles.

  • Great communication & technical skills

  • Ability to work in a team.

  • Experience identifying risks and opportunities

Skills

  • Ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools.

  • Knowledge of engineering science and technology.

  • Ability to use condition monitoring tools

  • Design skills and knowledge.

  • Ability to work well with your hands.

  • To be thorough and pay attention to detail.

  •  Ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure.

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.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. 

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.

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