Plant Technician

About the role

Stratostaff East Africa is recruiting a Plant Technician in Nairobi for a full-time position in the FMCG/foods/beverage sector. The technician operates, monitors and maintains plant machinery and equipment, carries out preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoots faults and supports production teams.

Key responsibilities

• Operate, inspect and maintain plant machinery and equipment according to operating procedures and manufacturer specifications
• Perform preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance, repairs and replacements, and assist with installation, commissioning, modification and decommissioning
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and other faults, respond to breakdowns, carry out root-cause analysis and keep records of breakdowns and repairs
• Follow the preventive maintenance plan, maintain checklists and recommend equipment replacement or refurbishment
• Comply with safety requirements, follow safe work procedures, apply Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and use PPE; report hazards and incidents
• Support production by ensuring equipment availability, advising operators and helping reduce downtime
• Identify spare parts needs, verify replacement components and help maintain stock levels
• Maintain maintenance records, work orders, inspection reports and equipment performance reports
• Contribute to continuous improvement and keep the work area clean and environmentally compliant

Required profile

• Minimum tertiary qualification: diploma or degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electromechanical, Mechatronics or Industrial Engineering, or a relevant field
• Trade test certification, PLC/Automation certification, and knowledge of warehouse machinery, refrigeration systems or facility equipment
• 3-5 years of experience in an automated manufacturing, processing, FMCG, cold-chain or industrial environment operating and maintaining production equipment such as Avoline
• Attention to detail, ability to work under pressure and independently, assertiveness, organization, leadership and time management

Required skills

• Knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment
• Understanding of sensors, actuators, VFDs and control panels
• Office clerical procedures