Tractor / Implement Mechanic Job in Ibis Farm, Timau, Kenya


Tractor / Implement Mechanic

The Organization
 
Finlays is a vertically integrated and geographically diversified agri-business that takes a leadership role in sustainability. 

The group has established itself as a reliable, responsible, innovative and sustainable producer with a deep knowledge and passion for its products. Sustainability is pivotal to the group’s success and it lies at the heart of what Finlays does and stands for. 

Finlays is Kenya’s largest agricultural export group employing over 21,000 people and annually exporting over 300 million stems of flowers, 7 million kilos of vegetables, 26 million kilos of black tea and 3 million kilos of tea extract. 

The organization is geographically located in Nairobi, Naivasha, Kericho, Mt. Kenya and Mombasa and works with 1,200 vegetable out growers and 10,000 tea out growers.
 
The Job
 
We intend to recruit a Tractor/Implements Mechanic to join our Workshop in Ibis farm - Mt. Kenya Region (Near Nanyuki, -Laikipia).
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Testing the equipments and making necessary adjustments
  • Overhauling engine, transmission and hydraulic systems
  • Conduct routine operational and preventive maintenance checks
  • To rectify all mechanical faults as per job card and service check sheet
  • Diagnose implements faults
  • Carry out pre-Fitness checks
  • Ensure hazardous waste is disposed of appropriately
Desired Competences/Qualifications
  • Trade test Grade 1
  • Good communication skills
  • Three years experience in a busy workshop handling plant machinery
  • Able to work with minimum supervision.
If you fulfill the above requirements, send your application together with copies of relevant certificates, recommendation letters from previous employers and referees and daytime telephone contact to reach the undersigned on or before 15th December 2012.
 
Human Resources Manager
Finlays Horticulture (K) Limited
Private Bag
Nanyuki-10400
 
Applications can also be emailed to Personnel.Sirimon@finlays.net
 
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Finlays Horticulture (K) Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer.