Plant Mechanic - Bomet County
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Job summary
We seek to recruit a Plant Mechanic to support field operations and ensure high machine availability, reliability, and safety during harvesting. The role exists to minimize harvesting interruptions through proactive preventive maintenance and to provide rapid, high-quality repairs during mechanical failures, thereby ensuring the company meets its production targets and quality standards.
Min Qualification:
Diploma
Experience Level:
Mid level
Experience Length:
5 years
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - 9 to 5
Applicant Location:
Rest of Kenya, Kenya
Job descriptions & requirements
Duties & responsibilities.
- Service, maintain, and repair self-propelled tea harvesting machines
- Diagnose and fix mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and diesel engine faults
- Carry out scheduled preventive maintenance to minimize breakdowns
- Servicing and repairs, including Complete Overhauls of engines, Transmission, Cooling systems, power transmissions, cooling and other systems.
- Maintain accurate maintenance and service records
- Interpret hydraulic diagrams and technical manuals
- Overhaul hydraulic pumps and motors.
- Respond promptly to field breakdowns during peak harvesting periods
- Ensure compliance with estate safety and operational standards
- Liaise with machine operators and supervisors on machine performance
- Ensure safe custody of spares, tools and equipment’s assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- Diploma or Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option) or a Craft Certificate in Plant Mechanics.
- At least 5 years’ experience working with tractors, Plant machines and tea harvesting machinery.
- Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, and basic electrics
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Willingness to work extended hours during peak tea seasons Added Advantage
- Previous experience in a busy agricultural/ plant machinery setup.
- Experience with self-propelled harvesters (Valiant or Ochiai tea Harvesters)
- Valid driving licence (Class B, C, C1)
- Experience in auto electrical repairs and welding.
How to Apply
Qualified and interested Candidate are invited to submit:
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae
- A cover Letter outlining relevant experience.
- Clear copies of academic and proffessional certificates.
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