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Plant Mechanic at a Reputable Company

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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Live
Remote
Mid Level
Engineering / Technical
Posted 1 day ago (29 Sep 2026) Deadline: 18 Oct 2026 Updated about 4 hours ago

Job Description

The Plant Mechanic is responsible for repairing and maintaining heavy‑equipment diesel engines, transmissions and hydraulic systems, while ensuring workshop efficiency and safety.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • • BA/BSc/HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, or a professional certification
  • • Minimum 5 years experience maintaining heavy construction machinery
  • • Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
  • • Proven ability to read technical manuals and schematics

Required Skills

Responsibilities

  • • Perform major repairs and rebuilds of diesel engines, transmissions and hydraulic pumps for equipment such as backhoes and wheel loaders
  • • Develop and execute preventive‑maintenance schedules, including routine servicing, lubrication and safety inspections
  • • Clean, lubricate and service heavy‑duty vehicles and attachments
  • • Inspect engines, gearboxes, hydraulics, electrical systems, tyres and frames for wear or damage
  • • Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults and implement corrective actions
  • • Keep accurate maintenance records and an up‑to‑date tyre register
  • • Apply cost‑aware technical knowledge to improve workshop productivity and reliability
  • • Monitor inventory of parts and supplies and recommend improvements to equipment performance and safety