Farmers Choice Limited Maintenance Engineer Jobs in Kenya
About the Opportunity
Farmers Choice Limited is seeking an experienced and results-oriented Maintenance Engineer to lead the factory’s overall maintenance programme.
The role is responsible for ensuring machinery, electrical, refrigeration and mechanical systems operate reliably and cost-effectively while minimizing unplanned breakdowns, improving equipment reliability and building a high-performing multi-skilled engineering team within the approved maintenance budget.
Key Responsibilities
Own and continuously improve the factory’s Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) programme across all machinery.
Drive effective fault diagnosis and root-cause analysis to reduce recurring breakdowns and unplanned downtime.
Reduce Mean Time Between Maintenance (MTBM) and Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) through structured reliability practices.
Lead value engineering initiatives to improve machine performance and reduce maintenance costs.
Oversee specification, evaluation and commissioning of new machinery in liaison with the Chief Engineer.
Supervise electrical, refrigeration and mechanical maintenance functions to ensure safe and reliable operations.
Ensure maintenance activities are properly planned, resourced and aligned with production requirements.
Manage the engineering maintenance budget, including spare parts
and contracted services.
Build and develop a multi-skilled technician workforce through coaching, mentoring and training.
Foster a safety-first culture within the maintenance team in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
Relevant professional engineering registration or certification will be an added advantage.
Experience
Minimum fifteen (15) years of hands-on engineering and maintenance experience within the FMCG industry.
At least ten (10) years of experience in a technical leadership role managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Key Competencies
Strong maintenance management and engineering leadership skills.
Expertise in Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) systems.
Advanced root-cause analysis and reliability engineering capabilities.
Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical and refrigeration systems.
Budget management and cost-control skills.
Experience in equipment commissioning and performance optimization.
Strong people management, coaching and team development abilities.
Commitment to safety, continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Ability to align maintenance strategies with production objectives.
How to Apply
SUBMIT YOUR UPDATED CV TO:jobs@farmerschoice.co.ke
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