Assistant Workshop Manager at Browns Plantations

THE JOB

• Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the job holder will provide quality mechanical engineering services to internal customers effectively and safely across all BPK Divisions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• In charge of the day-to-day management of the mechanical section operations and management. 
• Organize a safe working environment in the workshops and other worksites.
• Provide mechanical engineering services cost effectively.
• These include maintaining machinery and equipment at the factories, contributing in design of tea processing and associated machinery and providing engineering solutions to various divisions.
• Participate in the quality control of jobs done by relevant contractors and materials being purchased.
• Supervise preparation of spare parts and equipment for all BPK divisions.
• Participate in development of machinery maintenance programmes and training of staff members on the use of the machinery.
• Participate in recruitment of maintenance and machine operating personnel in the workshops and black tea factories.
• Participate in management of various projects within the company.
• Support company/departmental initiatives and ongoing projects.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bsc Mechanical Engineering.
• Registered with Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)
• At least 5 years' experience in a busy manufacturing environment and mechanical workshop operations
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Must be a team player