Plant Mechanic

JOB VACANCY NO INTEX/WD/PM30032026/001

REPORTING LINE Workshop Manager

TERMS OF CONTRACT Fixed Term Contract

Salary: Ksh. 35,000-38,000

SUMMARY OF POSITION

A Plant Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, repairing and installing machinery and equipment. The person will play a critical role in keeping machinery operational, ensuring safety and supporting productivity across the company. The role ensures smooth, safe, and efficient plant operations while adhering to environmental and safety regulations. He/she must be highly skilled and hands-on Heavy Equipment Mechanic responsible for responding to mechanical emergencies, conducting inspections, and performing fault diagnostics on heavy-duty machinery such as trucks, cranes, and bulldozers. The successful candidate should be proficient in adjusting equipment, replacing faulty parts, and carrying out major and routine repairs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

✓ Respond to and resolve mechanical emergencies through effective diagnostics and repair.

✓ Conduct major repairs and rebuilds of diesel engines, transmissions, and hydraulic pumps for heavy equipment such as backhoes and wheel loaders.

✓ Plan and execute comprehensive maintenance schedules, including routine servicing, lubrication, and safety inspections to prevent breakdowns.

✓ Minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency

✓ Supervise workshop operations, assign tasks and provide technical training to junior mechanics

✓ Service specialized equipment such as diesel generators (CAT, PERKINS, Kohler, and BH models), water pumps, outboard engines, cranes, and construction machinery.

✓ Cleaning, lubricating, and conducting routine services on heavy-duty vehicles and machine attachments such as hydraulic horse pipes, blades, and side booms.

✓ Monitoring equipment performance and troubleshooting issues.

✓ Collaborating with team members to optimize plant efficiency

✓ Advise on safe work methods(safety protocols) /conditions appropriate for safe use of the equipment; personal protective equipment

✓ Adhere to operator code of practice and present yourself in neat and professional appearance;

✓ Adhere to all Environmental Health & Safety procedures, policies and instructions;

✓ Keep accurate maintenance records

✓ Any other work related duty as assigned from time to time.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

▪ Average time taken to repair equipment after failure.

▪ Overall Equipment Effectiveness.

▪ Maintenance Cost as a (%) of Replacement Value

▪ Inventory Turnover Ratio

▪ Work Order Completion Rate

▪ Machine Downtime

KEY KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM AT FULLY** **SATISFACTORY LEVEL, INDICATE AS DESIRED (D) OR ESSENTIAL (E)

✓ Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field from a recognized institution. Government Trade Test (GTT) certification is a strong advantage.

✓ Certification as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic or Diesel Mechanic from a recognized technical institution.

✓ Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience working as a diesel or heavy equipment mechanic

✓ Demonstrated ability to diagnose and repair complex mechanical and hydraulic systems.

✓ In-depth knowledge of diesel engines and heavy construction machinery, including dozers, backhoes, concrete mixers, generators, vibrators, and rammers.

✓ Familiarity with modern diagnostic and testing technologies and tools

✓ Ability to safely lift, move, and operate heavy machinery and perform physically demanding tasks in outdoor and workshop environments.

✓ Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to document work, report issues clearly, and collaborate effectively with team members and supervisors.

✓ Mechanical aptitude, problem solving, manual dexterity and knowledge of electrical systems, hydraulics and pneumatics.

✓ Able to conduct pre-operational checks on equipment.

✓ Operate heavy equipment.

✓ Ability to work under extreme weather conditions and harsh environment.

✓ Must have good hearing and vision and is physically fit.

BEHAVIOR: ALL ARE ESSENTIAL

Takes initiative, works with collegiality, is resourceful, professional, must be hardworking, have a strong sense of work ethics, honest and loyal.

Application Procedure:

Qualified applicants to submit their 1-page cover letter and CV on or before 3rd June 2026 5:00pm quoting job title as the subject: Plant Mechanic