Field & Factory Assistants Jobs in Kenya – Williamson Tea

Williamson Tea Kenya Limited
 
Assistants – Field & Factory
 
We are requesting those who have the relevant qualifications and experience to apply for the above posts at our Tea Estates in Tinderet and Kaimosi.
 
The Job
 
Field - Reporting to the Field Manager, the Job holder will be responsible for general supervision, coordination and direction of field operations.
 
Factory - Assist the Factory Manager in manufacturing tea to the highest possible quality in accordance to Company guidelines. 

Key Responsibilities
 
Field
  • Prepare land and establish tea/fuel/timber plantations following Agency guidelines.
  • Ensure efficient tea bush management and harvesting of quality leaf as per Agency set requirements.
  • Ensure preservation of the environment by protecting wetlands, indigenous forests and enforce compliance with all certification standard requirements relating to field operations.
Factory
  • Supervise factory operations in compliance with the current Fairtrade practices, ISO22000  FSMS certification, UTZ and rainforest Alliance standards.
  • Responsible for cleanliness, good hygiene and housekeeping of the entire factory including the surrounding compound.
  • Ensure all machinery is in good and efficient working order as laid down in agency manual.
Minimum Requirements
  • BSc in Agriculture or Food Science and Technology or equivalent from recognized university.
  • Be able to work independently and meet deadlines within a team environment and willingness to work extra hours to meet set targets.
  • Computer literate.
  • A dynamic person who has high integrity, good communication skills, relates well with others, enthusiastic and willing to learn
  • 2 years minimum experience and a good performer.
If you meet the above requirements, please submit a letter of application, certificates including a detailed CV with telephone contacts, names and addresses of three referees.

Your application should reach us not later than 9th March 2016 

and posted to

Human Resources Department
Williamson Tea Kenya Ltd
P.O Box 42281-00100, 
Nairobi

or emailed to: hr@williamson.co.ke

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted