Electrician Job in Kenya - Finlays

Finlays is Kenya’s largest agricultural export group employing 22,000 people and annually exporting 400 million stems of flowers, 7 million kilos of vegetables, 26 million kilos of black tea and 3 million kilos of tea extract.

The organization is geographically located in Nairobi, Naivasha, Kericho, Mt Kenya and Mombasa, together with 1,200 vegetable out growers throughout the country and 10,000 tea outgrowers.

The group has established itself as a reliable, responsible, innovative and sustainable producer with a deep knowledge and passion for its products. Finlays, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Swire Group, maintains strategic focus to develop a sustainable business which in turn drives integration, development and growth possibilities within Kenya and internationally.

The Job

Based at our operations at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi the overall responsibility of this position will be to maintain all electrical equipment.

The key result areas of this position are:

·       performing maintenance on electrical panels and all types of electrical equipment;

·       installation and maintenance of temperature / pressure and flow switches; and

·       reading and interpreting schematic drawings.

The person

The ideal candidate must possess the qualifications / competencies outlined below.

·       Must have a Diploma in Electrical/Electronics;

·       At least 3 years continuous hands-on experience in electrical/electronics;

·       Knowledge in motor controls, trouble shooting and basic PLC;

·       Expertise in refrigeration and air conditioning systems and related equipment;

·       Excellent communication skills and high degree of initiative and attention to detail.

Application Procedure

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in applying for this role, please send your CV with a covering letter to the

Human Resources Director,
P.O. Box 10222, Nairobi 00400.
Email: hrd.kenya@finlays.net

to reach not later than 5 August 2011.

Those applicants who will not have heard from us by 1 September 2011 should consider their applications unsuccessful.