Maintenance Manager – Ruiru, Kenya

Summit Recruitment and Search Africa is a leading Recruitment and Executive Search agency head quartered in Kenya providing outstanding talent to a wide range of companies and NGO’s in various business sectors across Africa.

Our Client, a Floriculture Company based in Ruiru is seeking to recruit a The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the 8-Ha expansion of the company by Executing the expansion project plan within the timelines required. The ideal candidate Must have prior experience in the Floriculture sector.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinating construction work with various contractors and consultants onsite and ensuring their work delivered is within the required contract specifications.
  • Developing a detailed scheduled (preventative) maintenance plan for all farm equipment and infrastructure for the following departments: production, post-harvest, IPM & sales
  • Custodianship of all tools, fuel, PPE and machinery deployed in the expansion area.
  • Ensure the electrical fence is in operation at all time so as to have the farm properly protected from trespassers

Qualifications:

  • Must have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
  • Must have 10+ years of experience in facilities maintenance with a background in mechanical or electrical engineering.
  • Must have experience in the Floriculture sector.
  • Ability to thrive while working collaboratively with colleagues, identifying and solving problems independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must possess strong work ethic, ability to work in teams, intellectual curiosity, and ability to structure and solve problems.

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Salary: Monthly Gross salary: KES 700,000 depending on experience and qualifications. (Approx. 4563.23)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Career Level: Executive Level
Job Type: Full Time
Deadline for applications: 15th December 2023