Engineering

Junior Engineer At Peoplelink Consultants Ltd

Peoplelink Consultants Ltd·Nairobi, kenya·Full Time·Contract
EngineeringFull TimeContract
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Responsibilities

  • Apply technical capabilities to solve engineering challenges and maintain equipment or operational systems.
  • Collaborate with senior engineers and team members to support ongoing projects and operations.
  • Perform routine technical tasks and troubleshooting independently and as part of the broader engineering team

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years' relevant work experience.
  • Diploma or Degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
  • Strong technical abilities and analytical problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and within a collaborative team environment.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HNDDiploma
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Send your CV along with a cover letter tojobs@peoplelink.co.ke

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Company

Peoplelink Consultants Ltd

Location

Nairobi, kenya

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Contract

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

October 2, 2026

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