Highlands is a Kenyan company manufacturing and marketing non-alcoholic beverages, with a history spanning 69 years. A Pioneer of the East African beverages industry, Highlands has been transformed from a small family factory to a category leader with an "own-brand" portfolio that spans the major beverage categories and consumer segments of the market.

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Technical Operator - Filler Machine

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

Diploma

Experience

2 years

Location

Nyeri

Job Field

Engineering / Technical

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor technical equipment, machinery, or systems according to standard procedures.
• Perform routine inspections, maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Identify and resolve technical issues promptly to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate logs, reports, and documentation of operations and incidents.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to optimize performance.
• Assist in installation, testing, and calibration of new equipment.
• Monitor system performance and recommend improvements where necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related Engineering course).
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience operating a liquid beverage filling machine.
• Ability to understand mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, Lean Manufacturing, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in teams.

Key Competencies

• Technical aptitude
• Problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Team collaboration
• Safety awareness
• Dependability
• Strong work ethic

• Operate and monitor technical equipment, machinery, or systems according to standard procedures.
• Perform routine inspections, maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Identify and resolve technical issues promptly to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate logs, reports, and documentation of operations and incidents.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to optimize performance.
• Assist in installation, testing, and calibration of new equipment.
• Monitor system performance and recommend improvements where necessary.

• Technical aptitude
• Problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Team collaboration
• Safety awareness
• Dependability
• Strong work ethic
• Good communication skills
• Ability to understand mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Working knowledge of OSHA, Lean Manufacturing, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

• Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related Engineering course).
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience operating a liquid beverage filling machine.
• Ability to understand mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, Lean Manufacturing, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in teams.