Assistant Workshop Manager Job Browns Plantations
Browns Plantations
Job description
Engineering Jobs, Browns Plantations Jobs. Responsible for supporting workshop operations, supervising mechanics, coordinating vehicle and machinery maintenance, diagnosing faults, managing spare parts, and ensuring safety and timely repairs. Requires a Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field, with at least 5 years of workshop experience and supervisory skills. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Kericho
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.
Qualifications
- 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
How to Apply
If you meet the requirements of this position, please submit an application clearly indicating the position you are applying for. Please attach a detailed CV containing your telephone contacts, e-mail address, names and contacts of three referees. Your application should reach us not later than 24 October 2026 and be addressed to: Careers.kenya@brownsplantations.co.ke