Theta Tea Factory Co. LtdThetaTea Factory Co. Ltd is seeking to recruit suitably qualified, dynamic and self motivated persons to fill the following vacant positions at Kuri satellite tea factory:-

Senior Factory Mechanic Reporting to the Plant Technician - the successful candidate will be responsible for: -
Maintaining a comprehensive preventive maintenance schedule for the entire factory;
Allocating duties and supervising machinery maintenance team;
Diagnosing faults and ensuring timely repairs of the factory machinery and equipment;
Requisitioning and verifying of quality spares ordered for machinery and equipment maintenance;
Writing technical reports on plant and equipment maintenance;
Carrying out timely and scheduled statutory maintenance and repairs of both steam boilers and diesel generators;
Observing and complying with environmental, health and safety measures and regulations.

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications, skills and experience:-
'O' Level Division II or KCSE'C Plain;
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option) or Mechanical Engineering Technician III certificate from a recognized institution;
A certificate of good conduct;
At least five (5) years experience gained in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the tea industry;
Computer literacy;
Be aged not more than 35 years.



Factory Mechanic: Reporting to the Senior Factory Mechanic - the successful candidate will be responsible for:-
Overseeing factory machinery maintenance and installations;
Assisting in the installation and commissioning of new machinery and equipment;
Advising the Senior Factory Mechanic and management on mechanical breakdowns and highlighting possible corrective measures;
Allocating duties and supervision of the factory maintenance team;
Diagnosing of factory mechanical faults;
Participating in the preventive maintenance programs.

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications, skills and experience:-
'O' Level Division II or KCSE 'C' Plain;
Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technician III certificate;
At least five (5) years relevant working experience;
Those with experience in handling electrical boiler burners will have an added advantage;
Computer literacy;
Be aged not more than 35 years.


Boiler Technician: Reporting to the Plant Technician - the successful candidate will be responsible for:-
Operating steam supply equipment as per approved procedures;
Reporting malfunction of the steam supply equipment;
Supplying adequate steam in the production lines;
Adding treated water and chemicals to boiler systems;
Observing and complying with environmental, health and safety measures and regulations;
Monitoring pressure and steam supply to the factory.

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications, skills and experience:-

'O' Level Division II or KCSE"C" Plain;
Certificate in Boiler Operation;
At least three (3) years working experience in a similar position;
Be aged not more than 35 years.


Storekeeper :Reporting to the Factory Unit Manager - the successful candidate will be responsible for:-
Controlling stocks as per approved policies and procedures;
Ensuring safe custody of stocks and monitoring consumption and levels of the stocks;
Making requisition for stock items as required;
Receiving and verifying deliveries of materials/goods against documentation and issuing the same as per approved procedures;
Minimizing stock loses by reducing damages and monitoring the expiry dates;
Advising management on slow moving or obsolete stocks;
Preparing timely and accurate reports;
Carrying out regular stock take as per approved procedures;
Liaise with purchasing and supplies department on the required items for operations;
Monitoring the stock levels in order to re-activate ordering process;
Participating in the processing of LPO as per approved procedures.

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications, skills and experience:-

'O' Level Division II or KCSE "C+" Plus;
Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies;
At least 5 years working experience in a similar position;
Computer literacy;
Be aged not more than 35 years.

Interested candidates who meet the above minimum requirements are requested to send their applications and detailed CVs, copies of testimonials/certificates, names, addresses and telephone contacts of at (east three (3) referees to the address below to reach not later than 27th March 2009.

The Factory Unit Manager
Theta Tea Factory Co. Ltd
P.O.Box 247
Gatundu

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Our partners business which is one of the leading construction companies in Kenya has the following vacancies for its road construction projects:

Position: Site Administrator
Requirements: B. Com or Higher Diploma in a Business related field
Experience: 10 to 15 years experience in a construction company


Position: Concrete Foreman
Requirements: Diploma in Civil Engineering
Experience: 10 to 15 years experience in concrete works in a reputed road construction company. Knowledge of all types of concrete works required.


Position: Earthworks Foreman
Requirements: Diploma in Civil Engineering
Experience: 10 to 15 years experience in earthworks in a reputed road construction company. Demonstrate ability to independently manage earthworks including stabilization.


Position: Bituminous Works Foreman
Requirements: Diploma in Civil Engineering
Experience: 10 to 15 years experience in surface dressing and asphalt work in a reputed road construction company. Demonstrate ability to handle bituminous work independently.


Position: Site Engineer
Requirements: B Sc in Civil Engineering
Experience: 5 to 10 years experience. Should be well versed with road specification and thorough knowledge in mechanized road construction.


Position: Site Agent
Requirements: B Sc in Civil Engineering, Registration with the Engineers Registration Board is mandatory.
Experience: 12 to 15 years experience in a reputed road construction company. Excellent client/consultant management skills required. Ability to manage large value road project with minimal supervision should be demonstrated. Should posses Project Management and Contract Management skills.


Position: Human Resource Manager
Requirements: Degree or Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management
Experience: 10 to15 years experience in a reputed company. Ability to manage a large workforce is mandatory.

NB: All positions above contain a handsome retainer package.
Experience in a construction company in any of the above positions will be an advantage.

Those fulfilling the requirements on any of the above vacancies should submit their applications together with a detailed CV and copies of relevant certificates to

Hazina towers 9th floor PSC Wing clearly marked and addressed to the Human Resource Manager on or before 31st March 2009.

Silvergate Careers Ltd
Hazina Towers,9th Floor,
Professional solutions centerUtalii Lane,
Nairobi,Kenya.
P.O. Box 20840-00100 Nairobi