British American Tobacco (BAT) Global Graduate Programme 2023

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About British American Tobacco (BAT)

British American Tobacco (BAT) is a leading global consumer goods company founded in 1902 and headquartered in London, England. It stands as the largest tobacco company globally based on net sales as of 2021. Operating in approximately 180 countries, BAT provides tobacco and nicotine products to millions of consumers worldwide. Their portfolio includes well-known cigarette brands like Dunhill, Kent, Lucky Strike, Pall Mall, and Rothmans. Additionally, BAT produces, markets, and sells a range of products including cigarettes, nicotine alternatives, vapor and tobacco-heating products, and other related items.

Summary

  • Company: British American Tobacco (BAT)
  • Job Opening: 4 Positions
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Qualification: BA/BSc/HND/MSC
  • Locations: Oyo State, Nigeria
  • Deadline: Not Specified

Job Opening: 4 Positions

1. Job Title: Electrical Specialist

  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
  • Locations: Oyo State, Nigeria
  • Deadline: Not Specified

Job Description

  • The electrical Specialist will ensure the prevention of breakdown on SMD machines and achieve maximum availability and efficiency through effective maintenance and provision of electrical support to all SMD production machineries in line with best practices, at minimal cost, and ensuring all safety measures are followed.

Responsibilities

  • Provide in-house training to electro technical staff when the need arises in order to raise the technical skill level.
  • Provide technical support to production machines in SMD and other BAT Factories.
  • Ensure maximum machine availability and efficiency through effective electrical maintenance.
  • Implement SMD machines weekly cleaning and monthly electro technical maintenance.
  • Ensure documentation of weekly cleaning and monthly electro technical maintenance carried out on SMD machines.
  • Ensures spares are planned and ready for use according to machine planned and preventative electro technical maintenance schedules.
  • Implementation of downtime analysis of SMD machines and uses information to improve maintenance.
  • Prepare for and present the learning and development solutions that addresses identified learning needs of individuals or group.
  • Lead and attend to all Projects and NPI from electrical areas and deliver all electrical section of initiatives.

Requirements

  • HND or B.Sc in electrical and electronical engineering required.
  • Knowledge of cigarette making, packing machinery (nice to have).
  • At least 4 years of “hands on” experience of running these machines in a production environment.
  • Experience working with PLC – mandatory.
  • Good interpersonal skills and communication skills.
  • Ability to organize a team and team-spirited.
  • Experience in Siemens and electrical programs.

What we offer you

  • We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
  • Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
  • Your journey with us isn’t limited by boundaries; it’s propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn’t just a statement – it’s a reality we’re eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
  • You’ll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
  • We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

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2. Job Title: Packing Technician

  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
  • Locations: Oyo State, Nigeria
  • Deadline: Not Specified

Job Description

  • The packing technicians will service, maintain and attend to breakdowns of production / Packing equipment as well as carrying out training for operators and technicians on all Packing machine on SMD floor.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure that all Packing machine on the floor runs optimally consistently all the time.
  • Assist in resolving major breakdowns on packing machine that is in production.
  • Assist in packing machine installation/projects Compelling Business Need.
  • Ensure that the product quality is within set target and that Leaf and WM waste is under control.
  • Attend to all NPI’s related to packer across the shop floor and lead the technical aspect of initiatives.
  • Lead all packer training and assessment for both operators and technician and also involved in the technical coaching & development of packer technicians.

Requirements

  • A minimum of HND or B.Sc Degree in engineering or relevant is required. 
  • At least 5 years of “hands on” experience in a production environment.
  • The technician should good knowledge of AM 14, S90, X2, X3, and XW machine.
  • A high degree of interpersonal skill will be required to establish credentials and to pass on knowledge and experience to newer team members.
  • Good and strong communication skills.
  • Strong working knowledge of technical training, fault finding, and maintenance techniques.

What we offer you

  • We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility).
  • Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives.
  • Your journey with us isn’t limited by boundaries; it’s propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn’t just a statement – it’s a reality we’re eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
  • You’ll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills.
  • We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes.

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3. Job Title: Electrician

  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
  • Locations: Oyo State, Nigeria
  • Deadline: Not Specified

Job Summary

  • Electrician ensures the reduction of breakdown on SMD and FRMD machines and achieve maximum availability and OEE through effective provision of electrical support to all SMD production equipment in line with best practices, at an effective cost, in a hygienic and safe working environment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support to production machines in SMD and FRD.
  • Ensure maximum machine availability and efficiency through prompt attendance to electrical issues on the machine
  • Provide in-house training to electro technical staff when the need arises to improve technical skill.
  • Implement EHS audit recommendations and ensure all guards are intact and working.
  • Attend to technical call out request from SMD Cell Managers.
  • Ensures month on month reduction in electrical downtime in the Cell
  • Implementation of downtime analysis of SMD machines in the Cell
  • Ensure electrical issues are resolved and captured daily
  • Ensure all checks and reports are up to date
  • Ensure faults are fix as soon as it happened

Requirements
What are we looking for?:

  • A minimun of HND  or BSC in electrical and electronics  with minimum of  upper credit and second class is required.
  • A minimum of 5 years working experience 
  • A knowledge of GD121, AF 12, X2., X3 , XW  electronic and electrical system will be an added advantage. 
  • Good knowledge of IWS is required
  • Strong problem-solving Skill
  • Technical mastery in production area.

Benefits

  • We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
  • Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
  • Your journey with us isn’t limited by boundaries; it’s propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn’t just a statement – it’s a reality we’re eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
  • You’ll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
  • We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes.

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4. Job Title: Senior Making Technician

  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
  • Locations: Oyo State, Nigeria
  • Deadline: Not Specified

Job Description

  • We have exciting opportunities for a Making Specialist and a Senior Making Technician in Ibadan
  • The making specialist and technician will service, maintain and attend to breakdowns of production / makinging equipment as well as carrying out training for operators and technicians on all making machineson SMD floor.

Responsibilities
Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Ensure that all making machines on the floor runs optimally and consistently all the time.
  • Develop database of tracking spares consumption and ensure that there is availability of necessary spares to keep making machine running all the time thereby reducing downtime associated with stock out of spares.
  • Support in deploying sound maintenance practices, ensuring that inventory is maintained at a very low level, product quality and waste is at the right standards.
  • Lead and attend to all maker Projects and NPI and deliver all related initiatives.
  • Lead all maker training and assessment for both operators and technician and also involved in the technical coaching & development of maker technicians.
  • Work with Maintenance Leads and other stake holders to provide innovative solution to all making Machine problems.

Requirements

  • Minimum Engineering degree or HND is required with 2nd class upper or upper credit respectively – mandatory.
  • At least 5 years of experience in running and maintaining cigarette making machines – mandatory.
  • Good IWS knowlegde.
  • Strong technical and maintenance skills.
  • Communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills.

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