Factory Electrician

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Kericho • Kenya

Job details

Location

Kericho • Kenya

Contract Type

Description

Browns Plantations Kenya Limited (BPK) is part of the Browns Investment Group. Browns is a highly successful diversified conglomerate and part of the LOLC Holdings PLC group of companies which is one of the largest and most profitable listed corporation in Sri Lanka. It is headquartered in Sri Lanka and has a proud heritage in operating plantation businesses, in Sri Lanka, Sierra Leone, and East Africa.

Browns Plantations Kenya Limited is based in Kericho and Bomet counties, it has over 5000 Hectares of Tea and over 2000 Hectares of forestry. There are four tea factories, nine tea estates, a sawmill, and a forestry operation.

We invite applications for the position of Factory Electrician which has arisen in our Central Services Division - Engineering Department. This is a graded position – Grade 3.

The Job

Reporting to the Electrical Foreman, the job holder will be responsible for installing & maintaining electrical plant, machinery, appliances and equipment for reliable operation and performance of factories, power stations, and other industrial electrical installations.

Requirements

Diploma in Electrical/Electronic/Instrumentation Engineering
At least 2 years’ experience in electronic principles and operations.
Computer Literate
Excellent communication skills
Good organising and planning skills
Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision
Must be a team player

Responsibilities

Installation and maintenance of the electrical appliances & machinery in the factories, water pumps and other industrial sites as per the jobs raised to Electrical Section.
Raise materials or spares for jobs as per approved estimates and approved budgets.
Observe health, safety and environment procedures and requirements at various work sites.
Closure of all the hazards raised to Electrical Section, particularly regarding industrial installations.
Carry out electrical projects/installations and ensure compliance with electrical standards and regulations.
Participate in annual electrical inspections of factories, electrical portable machines and implement the recommendation’s corrective actions as necessary.
Carry out the preventive maintenance in Black Tea Factories and power stations during the shutdown periods.
Carry out domestic installations in the offices and residential houses as necessary/assigned.
Attend to electrical breakdowns within stipulated timelines.
Adhere to HACCP plan and other regulations in the plant while carrying the above duties.
Observe total compliance to Health & Safety systems, policies, reporting & procedures within the workplace.
Support company/departmental initiatives and ongoing projects.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

If you meet the requirements of this position, please submit an application clearly indicating the position you are applying for. Please attach a detailed CV containing your telephone contacts, e-mail address, names and contacts of three referees. Your application should reach us not later than 03 July 2026.

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