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    Posted: Nov 12, 2026
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    West Kenya Sugar Limited is located in Kakamega, Kenya and is part of the Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing Industry

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    Mechanical Helpers (Foreman Helper & Fitter Helper- WTP/CPU

    What you’ll do:

    • Maintain, repair, and install plant equipment
    • Handle welding, fitting, rigging, and fabrication work•
    • Support shutdowns and emergency breakdowns
    • Keep machines running and downtime low

    What we’re looking for:

    • Craft Certificate / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
    • 2-5 years’ experience in industrial maintenance
    • Practical, hands-on problem solver
    • Physically fit and safety-conscious.

    Bottom line:

    • "You keep the machines moving. Inspect, maintain and fix problems before they bring production to a standstill.

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    Engineers/Technicians (Electrical Supervisor)

    What you’ll do:

    • Maintain electrical systems, PLCs, DCS, and instrumentation
    • Troubleshoot faults and ensure stable plant operations
    • Support automation and control systems
    • Lead or assist in maintenance and upgrades

    What we’re looking for:

    • Degree/Diploma in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering
    • 2–8 years’ experience depending on level
    • Strong troubleshooting and systems thinking
    • Experience with PLC/SCADA is a plus

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    Safety (Health & Safety Assistant)

    What you’ll do:

    • High integrity and attention to detail
    • Enforce safety standards and compliance
    • Conduct inspections, audits, and incident investigations
    • Promote a strong safety culture

    What we’re looking for:

    • Relevant Diploma/Degree (Safety)
    • 1-5 years’ experience
    • High integrity and attention to detail
    • Enforce safety standards and compliance
    • Conduct inspections, audits, and incident investigations
    • Promote a strong safety culture.

    Reality check:

    • "You are the firstline of defence against workplace risks. Anticipate hazards, act decisively and ensure everyone gets home safely

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    Administrative & Corporate Support Staff (GM Secretary & Engineering & Process Office Clerk)

    What you’ll do:

    • Provide admin, communication, and office support
    • Manage documentation, reporting, and coordination
    • Support leadership and operational teams

    What we’re looking for:

    • Degree/Diplomainrelevant field
    • 2-5 years of experience, even freshers (GM Secretary& Office Clerk) are encouraged to apply
    • Strong organization and communication skills

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    Sales & Weighbridge Operators (Assistant Sales Manager)

    What you’ll do:

    • Manage inventory, materials, and stock records
    • Handle weighbridge operations and data capture
    • Support smooth material flow in and out of plant

    What we’re looking for:

    • Diploma in Purchasing& Supplies / IT / Logistics as applicable
    • 2-5 years’ experience
    • Strong accuracy and record-keeping

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    Utilities & Energy Operations- Turbine Operator

    What you’ll do:

    • Operate and monitor boilers, turbines, conveyors, and fuel systems Keep the plant running safely and efficiently
    • Spot issues early and fix or escalate quickly
    • Maintain logs and support maintenance teams

    What we’re looking for:

    • Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering, (or related)
    • 2–5 years in a power plant, sugar, or industrial setup
    • Comfortable working shifts
    • Strong hands-on mechanical skills

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    Utilities & Energy Operations-Ash Handling

    What you’ll do:

    • Operate and monitor boilers, turbines, conveyors, and fuel systems Keep the plant running safely and efficiently
    • Spot issues early and fix or escalate quickly
    • Maintain logs and support maintenance teams

    What we’re looking for:

    • Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering, (or related)
    • 2–5 years in a power plant, sugar, or industrial setup
    • Comfortable working shifts
    • Strong hands-on mechanical skills

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    Utilities & Energy Operations-Bagasse Yard

    What you’ll do:

    • Operate and monitor boilers, turbines, conveyors, and fuel systems Keep the plant running safely and efficiently
    • Spot issues early and fix or escalate quickly
    • Maintain logs and support maintenance teams

    What we’re looking for:

    • Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering, (or related)
    • 2–5 years in a power plant, sugar, or industrial setup
    • Comfortable working shifts
    • Strong hands-on mechanical skills

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    Utilities & Energy Operations-Boiler Operator

    What you’ll do:

    • Operate and monitor boilers, turbines, conveyors, and fuel systems Keep the plant running safely and efficiently
    • Spot issues early and fix or escalate quickly
    • Maintain logs and support maintenance teams

    What we’re looking for:

    • Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering, (or related)
    • 2–5 years in a power plant, sugar, or industrial setup
    • Comfortable working shifts
    • Strong hands-on mechanical skills

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    Utilities & Energy Operations-Boiler DCS

    What you’ll do:

    • Operate and monitor boilers, turbines, conveyors, and fuel systems Keep the plant running safely and efficiently
    • Spot issues early and fix or escalate quickly
    • Maintain logs and support maintenance teams

    What we’re looking for:

    • Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering, (or related)
    • 2–5 years in a power plant, sugar, or industrial setup
    • Comfortable working shifts
    • Strong hands-on mechanical skills

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    Utilities & Energy Operations-Bagasse Carrier

    What you’ll do:

    • Operate and monitor boilers, turbines, conveyors, and fuel systems Keep the plant running safely and efficiently
    • Spot issues early and fix or escalate quickly
    • Maintain logs and support maintenance teams

    What we’re looking for:

    • Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering, (or related)
    • 2–5 years in a power plant, sugar, or industrial setup
    • Comfortable working shifts
    • Strong hands-on mechanical skills

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    Process Operations (Distillery)-Evaporator Operator

    What you’ll do:

    • Run fermentation, distillation, and process control systems
    • Monitor parameters like temperature, pressure, and yield
    • Troubleshoot process issues in real time
    • Work closely with lab and maintenance teams, where applicable

    What we’re looking for:

    • BSc Industrial Chemistry / Diploma Chemical Engineering
    • 2–5 years in a process plant (distillery, brewery, chemical)
    • Strong analytical thinking
    • Comfortable with shift work

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    Process Operations (Distillery)-CPU Operator

    What you’ll do:

    • Run fermentation, distillation, and process control systems
    • Monitor parameters like temperature, pressure, and yield
    • Troubleshoot process issues in real time
    • Work closely with lab and maintenance teams, where applicable

    What we’re looking for:

    • BSc Industrial Chemistry / Diploma Chemical Engineering
    • 2–5 years in a process plant (distillery, brewery, chemical)
    • Strong analytical thinking
    • Comfortable with shift work

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    Process Operations (Distillery)-Lab Chemist/CPU- Shift

    What you’ll do:

    • Run fermentation, distillation, and process control systems
    • Monitor parameters like temperature, pressure, and yield
    • Troubleshoot process issues in real time
    • Work closely with lab and maintenance teams, where applicable

    What we’re looking for:

    • BSc Industrial Chemistry / Diploma Chemical Engineering
    • 2–5 years in a process plant (distillery, brewery, chemical)
    • Strong analytical thinking
    • Comfortable with shift work

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    Instrumentation Supervisor (Instrumentation Technician)

    What you’ll do:

    • Maintain electrical systems, PLCs, DCS, and instrumentation
    • Troubleshoot faults and ensure stable plant operations
    • Support automation and control systems
    • Lead or assist in maintenance and upgrades

    What we’re looking for:

    • Degree/Diploma in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering
    • 2–8 years’ experience depending on level
    • Strong troubleshooting and systems thinking
    • Experience with PLC/SCADA is a plus

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    Weighbridge Operator, Outbound Logistics Assistant & Spirit Loading Operator

    What you’ll do:

    • Manage inventory, materials, and stock records
    • Handle weighbridge operations and data capture
    • Support smooth material flow in and out of plant

    What we’re looking for:

    • Diploma in Purchasing& Supplies / IT / Logistics as applicable
    • 2-5 years’ experience
    • Strong accuracy and record-keeping

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    Molasses Truck Drivers

    What you’ll do:

    • Operate units for material transportation.
    • Ensure timely delivery material to designated stations.
    • Ensure safe and efficient handling of tractors and trailers.
    • Conduct daily inspection of units to ensure studs, oil, coolant and
    • pressure are standard and movable parts are greased.
    • Observe all safety and traffic regulations within the weighbridge area and in the field of operations.
    • Report any mechanical faults or breakdowns promptly to the supervisor.
    • Keep the tractor clean and safe for operations.

    What we’re looking for:

    • Valid Class Gdriving licence for tractors/ Possession of a valid Class CE driving licence for heavy articulated vehicles.
    • Basic mechanical aptitude for minor repairs
    • 2-7 years’ experience
    • Mature with clean record and no criminal record

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    Sludge Disposal Tractor Driver

    What you’ll do:

    • Operate units for material transportation.
    • Ensure timely delivery material to designated stations.
    • Ensure safe and efficient handling of tractors and trailers.
    • Conduct daily inspection of units to ensure studs, oil, coolant and
    • pressure are standard and movable parts are greased.
    • Observe all safety and traffic regulations within the weighbridge area and in the field of operations.
    • Report any mechanical faults or breakdowns promptly to the supervisor.
    • Keep the tractor clean and safe for operations.

    What we’re looking for:

    • Valid Class Gdriving licence for tractors/ Possession of a valid Class CE driving licence for heavy articulated vehicles.
    • Basic mechanical aptitude for minor repairs
    • 2-7 years’ experience
    • Mature with clean record and no criminal record

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    Ash Disposal Tractor Driver

    What you’ll do:

    • Operate units for material transportation.
    • Ensure timely delivery material to designated stations.
    • Ensure safe and efficient handling of tractors and trailers.
    • Conduct daily inspection of units to ensure studs, oil, coolant and
    • pressure are standard and movable parts are greased.
    • Observe all safety and traffic regulations within the weighbridge area and in the field of operations.
    • Report any mechanical faults or breakdowns promptly to the supervisor.
    • Keep the tractor clean and safe for operations.

    What we’re looking for:

    • Valid Class Gdriving licence for tractors/ Possession of a valid Class CE driving licence for heavy articulated vehicles.
    • Basic mechanical aptitude for minor repairs
    • 2-7 years’ experience
    • Mature with clean record and no criminal record

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    JCB Operator

    What you’ll do:

    • Operate units for material transportation.
    • Ensure timely delivery material to designated stations.
    • Ensure safe and efficient handling of tractors and trailers.
    • Conduct daily inspection of units to ensure studs, oil, coolant and
    • pressure are standard and movable parts are greased.
    • Observe all safety and traffic regulations within the weighbridge area and in the field of operations.
    • Report any mechanical faults or breakdowns promptly to the supervisor.
    • Keep the tractor clean and safe for operations.

    What we’re looking for:

    • Valid Class Gdriving licence for tractors/ Possession of a valid Class CE driving licence for heavy articulated vehicles.
    • Basic mechanical aptitude for minor repairs
    • 2-7 years’ experience
    • Mature with clean record and no criminal record

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    General Duty Tractor Driver

    What you’ll do:

    • Operate units for material transportation.
    • Ensure timely delivery material to designated stations.
    • Ensure safe and efficient handling of tractors and trailers.
    • Conduct daily inspection of units to ensure studs, oil, coolant and
    • pressure are standard and movable parts are greased.
    • Observe all safety and traffic regulations within the weighbridge area and in the field of operations.
    • Report any mechanical faults or breakdowns promptly to the supervisor.
    • Keep the tractor clean and safe for operations.

    What we’re looking for:

    • Valid Class Gdriving licence for tractors/ Possession of a valid Class CE driving licence for heavy articulated vehicles.
    • Basic mechanical aptitude for minor repairs
    • 2-7 years’ experience
    • Mature with clean record and no criminal record

    go to method of application »

    Ash Loading Tractor Driver

    What you’ll do:

    • Operate units for material transportation.
    • Ensure timely delivery material to designated stations.
    • Ensure safe and efficient handling of tractors and trailers.
    • Conduct daily inspection of units to ensure studs, oil, coolant and
    • pressure are standard and movable parts are greased.
    • Observe all safety and traffic regulations within the weighbridge area and in the field of operations.
    • Report any mechanical faults or breakdowns promptly to the supervisor.
    • Keep the tractor clean and safe for operations.

    What we’re looking for:

    • Valid Class Gdriving licence for tractors/ Possession of a valid Class CE driving licence for heavy articulated vehicles.
    • Basic mechanical aptitude for minor repairs
    • 2-7 years’ experience
    • Mature with clean record and no criminal record

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    Management Accountant

    What you’ll do:

    • Manage all financial records, reports & taxes.
    • Control, verify and process all money owed to suppliers
    • Control and collect all money owed by customers
    • Manage accounts for daily cash, banks & payments

    What we’re looking for:

    • Bachelors’ Degree/ Diploma in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics or related field
    • CPA(K), ACCA or equivalent membership in recognised professional body
    • 2-8 years’ experience
    • Strong accuracy and record-keeping.

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    Senior Accountant CR Control

    What you’ll do:

    • Manage all financial records, reports & taxes.
    • Control, verify and process all money owed to suppliers
    • Control and collect all money owed by customers
    • Manage accounts for daily cash, banks & payments

    What we’re looking for:

    • Bachelors’ Degree/ Diploma in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics or related field
    • CPA(K), ACCA or equivalent membership in recognised professional body
    • 2-8 years’ experience
    • Strong accuracy and record-keeping.

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    Senior Accountant Payable,

    What you’ll do:

    • Manage all financial records, reports & taxes.
    • Control, verify and process all money owed to suppliers
    • Control and collect all money owed by customers
    • Manage accounts for daily cash, banks & payments

    What we’re looking for:

    • Bachelors’ Degree/ Diploma in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics or related field
    • CPA(K), ACCA or equivalent membership in recognised professional body
    • 2-8 years’ experience
    • Strong accuracy and record-keeping.

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    Senior Accountant Financial & Compliance

    What you’ll do:

    • Manage all financial records, reports & taxes.
    • Control, verify and process all money owed to suppliers
    • Control and collect all money owed by customers
    • Manage accounts for daily cash, banks & payments

    What we’re looking for:

    • Bachelors’ Degree/ Diploma in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics or related field
    • CPA(K), ACCA or equivalent membership in recognised professional body
    • 2-8 years’ experience
    • Strong accuracy and record-keeping.

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    Accountant Treasury/Cashier

    What you’ll do:

    • Manage all financial records, reports & taxes.
    • Control, verify and process all money owed to suppliers
    • Control and collect all money owed by customers
    • Manage accounts for daily cash, banks & payments

    What we’re looking for:

    • Bachelors’ Degree/ Diploma in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics or related field
    • CPA(K), ACCA or equivalent membership in recognised professional body
    • 2-8 years’ experience
    • Strong accuracy and record-keeping.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to West Kenya Sugar Limited on forms.cloud.microsoft to apply

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