Overview
Kilifi plantations Ltd is one of the leading agricultural farms in Kenya located within Kilifi County. Kilifi Plantations was established in 1920 as a sisal plantation. It was privately bought in 1963 and today remains an ongoing agricultural business. Currently Kilifi Plantations consist of a leading national dairy herd milking 400 animals daily producing 3,000 litres a day. The farm also produces 350 tonnes annually of sisal fibre of export quality. Kilifi Plantations is looking for an Auto Electrician to join a vibrant Workshop team to facilitate smooth running of operations within the workshop
The Role:
Automotive electricians install, maintain, identify faults and repair electrical wiring and computer-based equipment in motor vehicles and related equipment, such as caravans, trailers, earthmoving equipment, mining equipment, marine applications and agricultural equipment.
The Automotive electrician should perform the following tasks:
• work with computer-controlled engine management systems
• service, identify and repair faults on electronically controlled vehicle systems such as electronic fuel injection, electronic ignition, anti-lock braking, cruise control, automatic transmission, airbags and air conditioning
• install electrical equipment such as gauges, lighting, alternators and starter motors in vehicles
• install electrically operated accessories such as radios, heating or demisting equipment, air conditioners, driving lamps and anti-theft systems
• refer to circuit diagrams, and use meters and test instruments to find electrical faults
• adjust engine control systems and timing to ensure vehicles are running at peak performance
• test, recondition and replace faulty alternators, generators, starter motors and related items such as voltage regulators and batteries
• repair or replace faulty ignition, electrical wiring, fuses, lamps and switches
• use hand tools, specialised electrical tools, instruments and machines, including drills, grinders, presses and lathes
• solder or weld when repairing electrical parts
• sell and install electrical parts and accessories
• install, repair and service air conditioning systems.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Academic Qualifications
• A Bachelor’s Degree in any field will be an added advantage.
Professional Qualifications
• Diploma in automotive engineering from a recognized institution.
• Valid driving license will be an added advantage
Experience
Minimum 1 year relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
• Must be practically and mechanically oriented
• Must be able to think logically and clearly
• Must have self-discipline
• Must be psychologically and medically fit
• Must possess good vision and be able to identify different colors
• Must be reliable and punctual
• Must be safety conscious, to avoid unnecessary accidents
• Must have business sense and good judgment
• Must care about the quality of work to be done and have customer satisfaction in mind.
• Automotive electricians are usually required to wear protective clothing. They may have contact with customers.
Salary details **
A monthly salary of Ksh. 15,000 will be provided. Housing will also be provided
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, send a one-page cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for this role and your CV of no more than three pages to hrm@kilifiplantations.co.ke with the subject “Auto Electrician Application”. Please avoid sending additional materials or attachments such as certificates and copies of your degree until requested to do so.