Heavy Plant Operators
The organization
Finlays is a
vertically integrated and geographically diversified agri-business that takes a
leadership role in sustainability.
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 back 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 vegetables out growers and 10,000 tea out growers.
We need dynamic operators
to fill the following in our Kericho Forestry operations
- Eco-log Forwarder Operator
- Eco-log Harvester Operator
- Stump Harvester Operator
The job holders are expected to;
- Operate the above machinery
- Perform daily and weekly services on the machines
- Diagnose defects and report any machine failure/ breakdowns on time
- Ensure economic use of the machine and maintain the set fuel targets.
- Accurately complete and keep machine records .
- Ensure health and safety standards are adhered within the work environment
- Obey traffic rules and regulation regarding driving the heavy plant .
- Keep the machinery clean and well maintained .
Minimum requirements
- KCSE level of education with Craft certificate in mechanics .
- Valid driving license B,C,E,D and articulated .
- Basic mechanic skills in repairs and maintenance of heavy plant .
- Able to read, write and communicated clearly in English .
- At least 5 years hands on experience in driving (operating) heavy plant and in particular eco-log equipment
- Computer literate
- Must be a team player and ready to learn.
How To Apply
If you meet the
requirements of this position, please submit an application, including a
detailed CV, your postal, e-mail and telephone contacts, current & expected
remuneration, names and addresses of three referees.
Your
application, clearly indicating the position you are applying for should reach
us not later than 29 March 2014 and be addressed to:
Human Resources
Director
Finlays
P. O BOX
223-20200
Kericho
OR Email: careers@finlays.co.ke
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted
