Mechanical Technician
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Kenchic Limited, East and Central Africa's leading integrated poultry producer, is hiring a Mechanical Technician in Nairobi. The role involves installing, servicing, and troubleshooting machinery, performing reactive maintenance, monitoring spare parts, and training colleagues on safe equipment use. A Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience are required.
- Full-time role at a leading integrated poultry company in East and Central Africa
- Responsibilities include machine installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Requires Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and minimum 3 years experience
- Microsoft Office proficiency is desirable
- Apply by emailing hr@kenchic.com with subject 'Mechanical Technician'
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- Required3+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in maintenance, troubleshooting, installationThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in Not specifiedThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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- Place your strongest Mechanical Technician evidence in the first half of your CV.
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Kenchic Limited is the leading producer of poultry in East and Central Africa. At its inception, the company’s main activity was the production of broiler and layer day-old chicks. Over the years the company has expanded operations to include processed chicken and further processed products. The company started its operations in 1984. The company’s Head Office is in Exsan House along Enterprise road. Kenchic is proud to be the largest integrated poultry operation in East and Central Africa and deals in day-old chicks, processed chicken meat and further processed products such as smoked sausages, choma sausages & sausages.
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Mechanical Technician
Job Type
Full Time
Qualification
Diploma
Experience
- 3 years
- Location
- Nairobi
- Job Field
- Engineering / Technical
- WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Support machine installation and commissioning requirements.
- Service, maintain and troubleshoot machines and related equipment.
- Carry out reactive maintenance to minimise machine failures and inefficiencies.
- Conduct regular checks for potential workplace and job-site hazards.
- Optimise mechanical efficiency by adjusting machinery and equipment settings.
- Maintain accurate and timely machine and maintenance records.
- Monitor availability of spare parts and stock requirements.
- Train colleagues on the safe and efficient use of mechanical machinery and equipment.
- Maintain a tidy and safe working environment while adhering to applicable industry regulations.
- WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
- Post-secondary Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- At least 3 years proven
- in a similar mechanical/technical role, including troubleshooting.
- Extensive knowledge of mechanical engineering systems, installations, maintenance and repairs.
- Proficiency in mechanical diagnostics. Strong analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Microsoft Office proficiency is desirable.
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- Method of Application
- Send your application via
- hr@kenchic.com
- with the subject
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