Plantation Industries Graduate Trainee Program 2026
Job Description
Plantation Industries Graduate Trainee Program 2026
Plantation Industries Limited is a leading Cocoa Processing Factory in Nigeria based in Akure, Ondo State right in the heart of Nigeria’s cocoa growing belt.
Plantation Industries Limited is an offshoot of Agro Traders Limited one of the Nigeria’s largest exporters¹ of cocoa beans.
- Location: Ondo
- Deadline: 6th October, 2026
Available Tracks
1.) Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Discipline: Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering Plant Electricals, Instrumentation & Automation, Power and Utilities, Maintenance Planning
2.) Finance & Business
- Discipline: Economics, Accounting, Banking & Finance, Business Administration, Statistics Financial Accounting, Cost & Management Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Internal Control, Commercial & Export.
3.) Mechanical Engineering
- Discipline: Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering Process Plant Operations, Reliability & Maintenance, Utilities, Engineering Projects.
4.) Quality, Laboratory & Food Safety
- Discipline: Microbiology, Food Science & Technology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Industrial Chemistry Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Laboratory Analysis, Food Safety & Compliance, Product Development
5.) Supply Chain & Operations
- Discipline: Agricultural Sciences, Logistics, Statistics & Social Sciences Procurement, Warehousing & Inventory, Planning, Logistics & Export Documentation.
6.) Corporate Services & Sustainability
- Discipline: Social Sciences, Sustainability, Environmental Sciences, Data-related disciplines Human Resources, HSE, ESG & Sustainability, Data & Business Analytics
Who Should Apply for the Plantation Industries Graduate Trainee Program 2026
- 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
The Qualities That Get Our Attention
Grades open the door. These are what actually carry a career here:
- 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 the Programme Offers
- 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.
Application Guidelines for the Plantation Industries Graduate Trainee Program 2026
Send your 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