Plantation Industries Limited, a leading cocoa processing factory in Nigeria, is recruiting ambitious graduates into its Graduate Trainee Programme in Akure, Ondo State, located in the heart of Nigeria’s cocoa-growing belt.
The programme provides a structured entry route for talented graduates seeking to build careers across key business functions, including:
- Finance & Business
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Quality, Laboratory & Food Safety
- Supply Chain & Operations
- Corporate Services & Sustainability
Trainee Streams
Applicants are encouraged to apply for the stream that best matches their academic background, skills and career interests.
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Final placement will be determined after the assessment process, taking into consideration each candidate’s strengths and the company’s business needs.
If you are a motivated graduate looking to launch your career in the agro-processing and manufacturing industry, this could be an opportunity worth exploring.
Location: Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
Company: Plantation Industries Limited
Programme: Graduate Trainee Programme
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Available Areas;
1. Finance & Business
Economics, Accounting, Banking & Finance, Business Administration, Statistics
Financial Accounting, Cost & Management Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Internal Control, Commercial & Export
2. Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering
Plant Electricals, Instrumentation & Automation, Power and Utilities, Maintenance Planning
3. Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering
Process Plant Operations, Reliability & Maintenance, Utilities, Engineering Projects
4. Quality, Laboratory & Food Safety
Microbiology, Food Science & Technology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Industrial Chemistry
Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Laboratory Analysis, Food Safety & Compliance, Product Development
5. Supply Chain & Operations
Agricultural Sciences, Logistics, Statistics & Social Sciences
Procurement, Warehousing & Inventory, Planning, Logistics & Export Documentation.
6. Corporate Services & Sustainability
Social Sciences, Sustainability, Environmental Sciences, Data-related disciplines
Human Resources, HSE, ESG & Sustainability, Data & Business Analytics
Note: Graduates of other social or physical science disciplines not listed above are welcome to apply. Tell us in your application which stream you believe you fit, and why.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or HND in a relevant discipline
- Completed NYSC, or currently serving with a clear completion date
- Not more than two to three years post-NYSC — this programme is designed for early-career graduates
- Strong numerical, analytical and written communication ability
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Willingness to be based in Akure, Ondo State, and to work in a manufacturing environment
- Evidence of achievement outside the classroom — projects, internships, leadership, competitions, certifications
Required Skills and Competencies
- Curiosity. You ask why a machine failed, why a variance moved, why a batch went off-spec.
- Ownership. You finish what you start and you say so when something goes wrong.
- Rigour. You respect data, procedure and evidence, because in food manufacturing they protect people.
- Practicality. You are comfortable leaving your desk for the plant floor or the laboratory.
- Integrity. Non-negotiable, at every level of this business.
What We Offer:
- Structured rotation. Planned exposure across functions connected to your stream, so you understand how production, quality, cost and cash fit together.
- A named supervisor and mentor. Someone accountable for your development, not just your output.
- Real responsibility. A defined project with a measurable outcome that you present to management before the programme ends.
- Technical and professional training. On-the-job coaching plus support towards relevant professional qualifications and certifications.
- Exposure to international standards. Food safety, quality, sustainability and financial control frameworks that our export customers require.
- A clear path. Trainees who perform are confirmed into substantive roles. We are building the next generation of our supervisors, engineers, analysts and managers from within.
- Competitive package. Attractive remuneration and benefits for the level, in a company that is growing.
Location: Ondo State.
Method of Application:
Interested and qualified candidates Should forward their CV and a short covering note to: careers@plantationltd.net
Subject line: Graduate Trainee – [Your Stream] – [Your Discipline]
- Please state clearly in your application:
- Stream and discipline you are applying to
- Degree, class of degree and institution
- Year of graduation and NYSC completion date
- Any internship, industrial training (SIWES) or work experience
- Technical skills, software and certifications
- Current location and willingness to relocate to Akure
- Phone number and email address
Application Closing Data: 6th October, 2026
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