Assistant Workshop Manager
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Browns Plantations is hiring an Assistant Workshop Manager in Nairobi to lead day-to-day mechanical section operations across tea processing factories. The role requires a BSc in Mechanical Engineering, EBK registration, and at least 5 years in a busy manufacturing or workshop environment.
- Full-time role reporting to the Head of Engineering at Browns Plantations, Nairobi.
- Requires BSc in Mechanical Engineering and Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) registration.
- At least 5 years' experience in manufacturing and mechanical workshop operations.
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Browns Plantations is hiring an Assistant Workshop Manager in Nairobi to lead day-to-day mechanical section operations across tea processing factories. The role requires a BSc in Mechanical Engineering, EBK registration, and at least 5 years in a busy manufacturing or workshop environment.
- Full-time role reporting to the Head of Engineering at Browns Plantations, Nairobi.
- Requires BSc in Mechanical Engineering and Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) registration.
- At least 5 years' experience in manufacturing and mechanical workshop operations.
- Hands-on workshop supervision, machinery maintenance, and contractor quality control.
- Apply by email to [email protected] by 24 October 2026.
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Browns Plantations tea estates in Kenya are a leading producer and exporter of premium Kenyan tea, committed to sustainable farming practices, upholding human rights, environmental stewardship, and community empowerment.
Assistant Workshop Manager
Job Type: Full Time
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
Experience
5 years
Location: Nairobi
Job Field: Engineering / Technical
THE JOB
Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the job holder will provide quality mechanical engineering services to internal customers effectively and safely across all BPK Divisions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- In charge of the day-to-day management of the mechanical section operations and management.
- Organize a safe working environment in the workshops and other worksites.
- Provide mechanical engineering services cost effectively.
- These include maintaining machinery and equipment at the factories, contributing in design of tea processing and associated machinery and providing engineering solutions to various divisions.
- Participate in the quality control of jobs done by relevant contractors and materials being purchased.
- Supervise preparation of spare parts and equipment for all BPK divisions.
- Participate in development of machinery maintenance programmes and training of staff members on the use of the machinery.
- Participate in recruitment of maintenance and machine operating personnel in the workshops and black tea factories.
- Participate in management of various projects within the company.
- Support company/departmental initiatives and ongoing projects.
Requirements
Bsc Mechanical Engineering.
Registered with Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)
At least 5 years' experience in a busy manufacturing environment and mechanical workshop operations
Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
Must be a team player
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Method of Application
- 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 24 October 2026 and be addressed to:
- [email protected]
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