Assistant Workshop Manager

Role Overview

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will lead the day-to-day work of the mechanical section, ensuring factories, workshops and equipment across BPK’s divisions receive safe, dependable engineering support. Your work will help keep tea-processing operations running, improve machinery and maintenance practices, and deliver practical engineering solutions to internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily mechanical-section activities and oversee workshop operations.
• Maintain a safe working environment in workshops, factories and other engineering work areas.
• Plan and oversee maintenance of factory machinery and equipment across BPK divisions.
• Contribute to the design and improvement of tea-processing and related machinery, and develop engineering solutions for operational needs.
• Check the quality of contractors’ work and assess materials being considered for purchase.
• Coordinate the preparation of spare parts and equipment required by the company’s divisions.
• Help develop machinery maintenance programmes and train staff in the safe, effective use of equipment.
• Contribute to recruitment for maintenance and machine-operating roles, and support company projects and departmental initiatives.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Registration with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
• At least five years of experience in a busy manufacturing environment, including mechanical workshop operations.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively as part of a team.