Job Opportunities At Arik Air

Arik Air is now Nigeria’s leading commercial airline. People choose to work here for many reasons. There is the excitement of being a part of a vibrant, international and expanding airline community. We also offer the opportunity to travel and this incentive motivates prospective employees who want to join the Arik team and work for the “Wings of Nigeria”.

Arik Air is a customer-focused airline that offers consistently outstanding services to both business and leisure travellers. We have earned a reputation for providing "the best care in the air". Industry experts have awarded us for delivering outstanding services. ‘No airline does it in the unique Arik way’.

Position: GARDENER

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

To maintain the guest house lawns and garden to the highest possible condition.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In charge of grass cutting, weed control and leaf raking
Planting new trees, flowers and various plants.
Maintenance of plant tubs baskets
Making sure that all garden equipment is correctly maintained and serviced
Clearing rubbish and litter away from the garden and grounds.
Producing various designs and layouts of garden landscapes.
Ensuring a safe working environment for everyone working in the garden
To ensure that all chemical application is carried out in a safe and correct manner.
Report any dangerous branches, dead or leaning trees to the Management
To talk to guests about the ground and gardens whenever required.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Ability to use a wide range of horticultural machinery and powered hand tools
Good knowledge of plants and vegetables
Have an in-depth knowledge of pesticide use
Knowledge of organic gardening methods and techniques
Must be at least O’level qualification.
Must have at least 3-5 years working experience as a Gardener
Knowledge in applying fertilizers and other necessary chemicals to the plants.
Must have knowledge in gardening including taking care of plants and flowers.
Must have wide knowledge in different varieties of flowers and plants.
Must have knowledge in planting and maintaining grass such as Bermuda grass.
Must have knowledge and ability to do basic landscaping for the plants

Must have passion in plants.

Position: LAUNDRY STAFF

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

Maintain clean supply of linen and garment at all time.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Items for dry cleaning are correctly marked for identification purpose
Confirm garments for color fastening
Operates washing machine or dry clean machines
Confirm the state of materials for dry cleaning for any damage on received prior to dry cleaning process
Refill chemicals, clean filters and service the machines as needed
Operate dry cleaning machine and ensure a high standard of dry cleaning
Load and unload of dry cleaning machines with correct load amount
Report and defect on machinery
Ensuring that the laundry area is always clean

PERSON SPECIFICATION

WASC/GCE
2 year experience in a similar role.
Good knowledge of laundering duties
Ability to work without supervision
Ability to work with laundry equipment
Ability to pay attention to details
Be fully conversant with fire and safety procedures and adhere to them
Team player

Position: HOUSEKEEPER

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

To maintain a clean, sanitary, comfortable and tidy environment.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clean corridors, lobbies, stairways ,lounges and guest rooms
Distribute linen, towels, and room supplies
Replace dirty linens with clean items
Monitor guest laundry bags
Check all appliances in rooms are in working order
Respond to calls for housekeeping problems such as spills, broken glasses
Ensure confidentiality and security of guest rooms
Report any maintenance issues or health hazards
Observe and report damage of Company property
Maintain all cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and sanitary working condition

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Reliable
Meticulous
Able to work on your own initiative
Comprehension of the English Language
Minimum of WASC
At least 6 months experience as a cleaner.

Position: Plumber

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

To provide comprehensive and reliable support to all areas of the business, ensuring materials requirements are on site to meet scheduled plumbing maintenance inputs and to operate with the given Budget parameters.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The candidate will assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating,
Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks
Building codes and specifications to determine work details and procedures
Work out the estimates and negotiate contracts
Study building plans and inspect structures to assess material that will be required in line with the chain of pipe installations,
plan installation properly around obstructions such as electrical wiring in accordance to specifications and plumbing codes

PERSON SPECIFICATION

City and Guilds qualification
WASC/GCE
3 years cognate experience
Good knowledge of plumbing work and codes
Ability to work without supervision
Ability to pay attention to details
Time management
Good analytical skill

Position: Mechanical Technician

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

To provide comprehensive and reliable mechanical support to all areas of the business, ensuring materials requirements are on site to meet scheduled maintenance inputs and to operate with the given Budget parameters.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide 24 hour support to the business ensuring a high standard of quality Mechanical supply.
Provide 24 hour Mechanical maintenance support to all company facilities.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Proven team skills
Excellent communication skills
The ability to manage project by keeping full budgetary control
An understanding of the safety and reliability issues surrounding electricity and electrical components/systems
City and Guilds Mechanical Technician qualification or its equivalent.
Experience within electrician environment is essential.
Ability to work to deadlines and to identify priority requirements.

Position: Operations Supervisor

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:

To ensure that their establishment is run efficiently, any problems are quickly rectified, that standards of cleanliness and maintenance are upheld (in rooms, bathrooms and public areas), that budgets are controlled and that their teams of staff are well trained and managed.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Deliver excellent customer service, at all times, ensuring guests’ comfort and safety
Assist in keeping the guest house clean and tidy, at all times
Deal with guest complaints in a professional manner
Manage and maintain the administration of all reservations.
Complete all daily administration tasks as required
Monitor and oversee maintenance issues
Provide reports, as required, for the guest house management
Manage and maintain correct staffing levels in line with Company policies
Complete all required health and safety/fire checks on time
Be responsible for evacuation, in cases of emergency, acting as first point of contact for the team, guests and the emergency services
Report any security issues to the head office security Management team

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Must have a minimum qualification of HND/B.Sc., any additional qualification will be an advantage.
Must have good working knowledge of the hospitality industry.
Must be able to have Leadership skills, managerial skills, planning skills, directing skills and organizational skills
Must have excellent communication skills
Ability to work in a multi racial environment
Excellent public relations
Team building skills
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office tools.
Must acquire at list 3-5 years experience in hospitality sector with a least 2 years in a supervisory role