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Maintenance Technician
2026-10-14T10:18:29+00:00
Platinum Outsourcing and Logistics
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Logistics
Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Manufacturing & Warehouse, Science & Engineering, Cleaning & Facilities
KES
MONTH
2026-10-17T17:00:00+00:00
8

Background

Platinum Outsourcing & Logistics (E.A) Ltd was founded and incorporated in 2010, to lead in provision of outsourcing and logistics services. We run a subsidiary company Chania Cleaners offering cleaning , Sanitation, pest control, waste management and landscaping services. 

Job Purpose

Overall maintenance of plant, machinery, utility & implementation of the Plant Maintenance schedule; Reduce overall Maintenance cost (Spares & consumables) & utility cost.

Principal Accountabilities/Main Functions:

  • Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on all plant and equipment as allocated by the Engineering And Maintenance Manager / Maintenance Planner and Scheduler to guarantee plant safety, people safety, product quality and plant uptime.
  • Carry out troubleshooting, diagnosis and resolution of mechanical and electrical breakdowns that may occur in the plant and ensure losses due to plant downtime are within target.
  • Carry out root cause problem solving / breakdown analysis using problem solving tools such as 5 Why’s, Fishbone/Ishikawa diagrams to prevent recurrence of equipment breakdowns.
  • Drive implementation of Autonomous Maintenance on the production halls. Coach operators on CILT activities required per equipment and participate in Autonomous Production Teams (APTs).
  • Adhere to company stock room inventory procedures around issuance and use of spare parts.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of the site maintenance system

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Qualifications:

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or equivalent. Trade certification (fitter/mechanic) is an advantage.

Experience:

3–5 years’ experience in mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing environment (FMCG/process plant preferred), with hands-on exposure to automated equipment and rotating machinery.

Special Skills

  • Proven troubleshooting capability on industrial mechanical systems: bearings, seals, couplings, gearboxes, drives, pneumatics/hydraulics and mechanical power transmission.
  • Working experience with rotating equipment and production machinery: conveyors, pumps (centrifugal/positive displacement), mixers, packaging equipment, compressors auxiliaries and utilities equipment.
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs and OEM manuals; ability to prepare sketches and clear job feedback/redlines.
  • Competence in precision maintenance practices: alignment, fitment techniques, torqueing, clearances, lubrication excellence and contamination control.
  • Understanding of condition monitoring fundamentals and defect elimination: vibration basics, wear pattern recognition, lubrication checks and inspection discipline.
  • Safe working knowledge of welding/fabrication (preferred) and rigging/lifting basics; ability to work with contractors and verify workmanship.
  • CMMS discipline: work order feedback, failure coding, spare parts/BOM maintenance and PM optimization collaboration with planners.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and RCA methodology; ability to convert RCA actions into sustainable improvements.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management; ability to coordinate with production and contractors under time pressure.
  • Self-driven, able to work with minimal supervision, and demonstrates high safety awareness and initiative.
  • Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on all plant and equipment as allocated by the Engineering And Maintenance Manager / Maintenance Planner and Scheduler to guarantee plant safety, people safety, product quality and plant uptime.
  • Carry out troubleshooting, diagnosis and resolution of mechanical and electrical breakdowns that may occur in the plant and ensure losses due to plant downtime are within target.
  • Carry out root cause problem solving / breakdown analysis using problem solving tools such as 5 Why’s, Fishbone/Ishikawa diagrams to prevent recurrence of equipment breakdowns.
  • Drive implementation of Autonomous Maintenance on the production halls. Coach operators on CILT activities required per equipment and participate in Autonomous Production Teams (APTs).
  • Adhere to company stock room inventory procedures around issuance and use of spare parts.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of the site maintenance system
  • Proven troubleshooting capability on industrial mechanical systems: bearings, seals, couplings, gearboxes, drives, pneumatics/hydraulics and mechanical power transmission.
  • Working experience with rotating equipment and production machinery: conveyors, pumps (centrifugal/positive displacement), mixers, packaging equipment, compressors auxiliaries and utilities equipment.
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs and OEM manuals; ability to prepare sketches and clear job feedback/redlines.
  • Competence in precision maintenance practices: alignment, fitment techniques, torqueing, clearances, lubrication excellence and contamination control.
  • Understanding of condition monitoring fundamentals and defect elimination: vibration basics, wear pattern recognition, lubrication checks and inspection discipline.
  • Safe working knowledge of welding/fabrication (preferred) and rigging/lifting basics; ability to work with contractors and verify workmanship.
  • CMMS discipline: work order feedback, failure coding, spare parts/BOM maintenance and PM optimization collaboration with planners.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and RCA methodology; ability to convert RCA actions into sustainable improvements.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management; ability to coordinate with production and contractors under time pressure.
  • Self-driven, able to work with minimal supervision, and demonstrates high safety awareness and initiative.
  • Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or equivalent.
  • Trade certification (fitter/mechanic) is an advantage.
associate degree
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Vacancy title:
Maintenance Technician

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Logistics, Category: Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Manufacturing & Warehouse, Science & Engineering, Cleaning & Facilities]

Jobs at:
Platinum Outsourcing and Logistics

Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, October 17 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 14 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

Platinum Outsourcing & Logistics (E.A) Ltd was founded and incorporated in 2010, to lead in provision of outsourcing and logistics services. We run a subsidiary company Chania Cleaners offering cleaning , Sanitation, pest control, waste management and landscaping services. 

Job Purpose

Overall maintenance of plant, machinery, utility & implementation of the Plant Maintenance schedule; Reduce overall Maintenance cost (Spares & consumables) & utility cost.

Principal Accountabilities/Main Functions:

  • Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on all plant and equipment as allocated by the Engineering And Maintenance Manager / Maintenance Planner and Scheduler to guarantee plant safety, people safety, product quality and plant uptime.
  • Carry out troubleshooting, diagnosis and resolution of mechanical and electrical breakdowns that may occur in the plant and ensure losses due to plant downtime are within target.
  • Carry out root cause problem solving / breakdown analysis using problem solving tools such as 5 Why’s, Fishbone/Ishikawa diagrams to prevent recurrence of equipment breakdowns.
  • Drive implementation of Autonomous Maintenance on the production halls. Coach operators on CILT activities required per equipment and participate in Autonomous Production Teams (APTs).
  • Adhere to company stock room inventory procedures around issuance and use of spare parts.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of the site maintenance system

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Qualifications:

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or equivalent. Trade certification (fitter/mechanic) is an advantage.

Experience:

3–5 years’ experience in mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing environment (FMCG/process plant preferred), with hands-on exposure to automated equipment and rotating machinery.

Special Skills

  • Proven troubleshooting capability on industrial mechanical systems: bearings, seals, couplings, gearboxes, drives, pneumatics/hydraulics and mechanical power transmission.
  • Working experience with rotating equipment and production machinery: conveyors, pumps (centrifugal/positive displacement), mixers, packaging equipment, compressors auxiliaries and utilities equipment.
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs and OEM manuals; ability to prepare sketches and clear job feedback/redlines.
  • Competence in precision maintenance practices: alignment, fitment techniques, torqueing, clearances, lubrication excellence and contamination control.
  • Understanding of condition monitoring fundamentals and defect elimination: vibration basics, wear pattern recognition, lubrication checks and inspection discipline.
  • Safe working knowledge of welding/fabrication (preferred) and rigging/lifting basics; ability to work with contractors and verify workmanship.
  • CMMS discipline: work order feedback, failure coding, spare parts/BOM maintenance and PM optimization collaboration with planners.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and RCA methodology; ability to convert RCA actions into sustainable improvements.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management; ability to coordinate with production and contractors under time pressure.
  • Self-driven, able to work with minimal supervision, and demonstrates high safety awareness and initiative.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: associate degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Maintenance jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Saturday, October 17 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 14-10-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 14-10-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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