Browns Plantations tea estates in Kenya are a leading producer and exporter of premium Kenyan tea, committed to sustainable farming practices, upholding human rights, environmental stewardship, and community empowerment.

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Trainee Planter Program - Engineering & Infrastructure Management

Job TypeContract

QualificationBA/BSc/HND

Experience

LocationNairobi

Job FieldEngineering / Technical , Graduate Jobs

YOUR PROFILE

Degree Holder preferred Or A/L Pass with NIPM Plantations Management Course (Advantage)

Strong Leadership Potential Excellent Command of English

Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving abilities, high attention to detail, and effective team coordination skills.

Ability to Communicate in Sinhala & Tamil is an advantage

Trainee Planter Program - Engineering & Infrastructure Management

Role Summary: Responsible for the mechanical and civil engineering aspects of the estate, including factory machinery, vehicles, buildings, and water supply systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Preventive Maintenance: Implement and schedule routine maintenance for tractors, harvesters, factory rollers, and generators.

Infrastructure Upkeep: Oversee the repair and construction of estate buildings, worker housing, and roads.

Energy Management: Manage power supply systems (generators or grid) and ensure fuel efficiency across the estate.

Water Systems: Maintain reservoirs, pumps, and piping to ensure adequate irrigation and factory process water.

Project Management: Lead small-scale construction or installation projects, managing contractors and material costs.

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• Implement and schedule routine maintenance for tractors, harvesters, factory rollers, and generators.
• Oversee the repair and construction of estate buildings, worker housing, and roads.
• Manage power supply systems (generators or grid) and ensure fuel efficiency across the estate.
• Maintain reservoirs, pumps, and piping to ensure adequate irrigation and factory process water.
• Lead small-scale construction or installation projects, managing contractors and material costs.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail
• Effective team coordination skills
• Strong Leadership Potential
• Excellent Command of English
• Ability to Communicate in Sinhala & Tamil is an advantage

• Degree Holder preferred
• A/L Pass with NIPM Plantations Management Course (Advantage)