We are a leading agri-business and part of a multinational with a major presence in Europe, Asia, America and Africa and which employs over 20,000 people to run its operations in Kenya.
Finlays is a member of the Swire Group, a diversified business house with activities all over the world.
We invite applications for the post of Logging Foreman which has arisen in Kericho.
The Job
This is a junior management position reporting to the Manager - Forestry. The job holder will be in charge of ensuring that all Forestry machines and equipment are in good working condition and safe for use in the field.
Key Responsibilities
Finlays is a member of the Swire Group, a diversified business house with activities all over the world.
We invite applications for the post of Logging Foreman which has arisen in Kericho.
The Job
This is a junior management position reporting to the Manager - Forestry. The job holder will be in charge of ensuring that all Forestry machines and equipment are in good working condition and safe for use in the field.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure that all machines are in good working condition and ready for use.
- Ensure that all machines have respective drivers.
- Ensure that all broken down machines are repaired by mechanics.
- Ensure that all necessary spare parts are available for use by mechanics.
- Visit the fields to check on the use of the machinery.
- Providing work assignments to mechanics within the department.
- Issue requisitions to stores and workshop for major repairs on machinery.
- Carry out routine checks on mobile machines such as skylines and log splitters.
- Carry out repairs in the field for broken-down machinery. Liaise with other unit managers on emergency operations.
The Person
- Diploma in Automotive Engineering.
- 3 years work experience in a busy garage or logging operations.
- Working experience with hydrostatic machines and other heavy plant Machinery.
- Must be computer literate
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (both English & Kiswahili)
- Self motivated and able to work with minimum supervision
- Must be a team player
If you meet the requirements of this position, please submit an application, including a detailed CV, your postal, e-mail and telephone contacts and the names and addresses of three referees one of whom must be your current employer.
Your application, clearly indicating the position you are applying for on both the letter and envelope, should reach us not later than 26th June 2009 and be addressed to:
Human Resource Director
Finlays
P O Box 223 - 20200,
Kericho
Email: careers @ finlays.co.ke
Fax: 052 - 32053
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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