Finlays is Kenya’s largest agricultural export group employing
21,000 people and annually exporting 400 millions stems of flowers, 7 million
kilos of vegetables, 26 million kilos of black tea and 3 million kilos of tea
extract.
The organisation is
geographically located in Nairobi, Naivasha, Kericho, Mt Kenya and Mombasa,
together with 1,200 vegetables out growers throughout the country and 10,000 tea
out growers.
Finlays, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Swire Group, maintains
strategic focus to develop a sustainable business which in turn drives
integration, development and growth possibilities within Kenya and
internationally.
Assistant Regional Engineer
To join our Engineering Department in Mt. Kenya Region (Near
Nanyuki - Laikipia).
Key Responsibilities
· Providing
management oversight of the construction projects, including coordinating
workers, materials and equipment while ensuring that specifications are being
followed, and the work is proceeding on schedule and within budget.
· Supervise
Building and Civil Engineering Contractors working in the region and ensure
that specifications are adhered to.
· Keep
daily records on all the construction projects showing the construction
activity, labour, materials delivery and usage, weather conditions and any
other item that might be agreed on from time to time.
· Prepare
work plans for staff
· Supervise
all the staff working in construction projects
The Candidate Profile
· At
least Higher National Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognised
institution.
· At
least three years’ experience on a busy construction site.
· At
least one year’s experience in a busy design office.
· Strong
attention to detail
· Strong
organisation skills
· Excellent
communicator both orally and in writing
· Ability
to detail and draw using AutoCAD
· Good
working knowledge of MS Project
· Good
working knowledge of computer programs including MS Office Suite
· Ability
to use standard surveying equipment including the dumpy level and theodolite
· Competent
and licensed driver
Executive Driver
Based at our Head Office – Nairobi, for Finlays Cross Country
Car Travel. Areas of travel may include Naivasha, Timau, Kericho as well as
other Kenyan regions.
Qualifications
· O-Level
and above
· 10
years and above of experience driving VIP
· Must
have a clean valid ABCE license and a valid PSV.
· Valid
certificate of good conduct.
· Willing
to work flexible hours.
· Good
command of English
· Able
to work with minimum supervision
· Confident
and immaculately presented.
· Self
disciplined
Application Procedure
Those who fulfill the above requirements should address their
applications attaching a copy of their ID card and relevant certificates to the
undersigned giving a reliable telephone contact before 4th January 2013.
Those who shall not have heard from us by 18th January 2013
should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Human Resources Director
Finlays Horticulture (Kenya) Limited
P.O. Box 10222-00400
Nairobi
Finlays Horticulture (Kenya) Limited
P.O. Box 10222-00400
Nairobi
Applications can also be emailed to: hrd.kenya@finlays.net