Williamson Tea Kenya Limited
Vacancy: Field
Assistant
Vacancy has
arisen at one of our Tea Estates in the Rift Valley and we are requesting those
who have the relevant qualifications and experience to apply.
Reporting to the
Field Manager, the Job holder will be responsible for general supervision and
direction of all field operations and any other duties that may be assigned
from time to time by the Field Manager.
Key Responsibilities
The job holder will carry
the following:
- 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.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors of Science Degree in Agriculture, Agriculture Engineering or Food Science and Technology.
- Have 3 years relevant experience in Field and Factory Operations preferably in Tea Industry
- Proficient in IT skills and MS office packages.
- Must be able to work independently and meet deadlines within a team environment.
- Be a dynamic person who has high integrity, good communication skills who relates well with others and is enthusiastic and willing to learn
- Willingness to work extra hours to meet set targets.
- Preferably below the age of 35 years.
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 13th September 2013 and be addressed to:
The Managing
Director
Williamson Tea
Kenya Ltd
P.O Box
42281-00100
Nairobi
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted
