Manufacturing

Plant Operator (rig, Tpu Operator) - 4 Posts

Laikipia County Government·Laikipia, kenya·Full Time·Onsite
ManufacturingFull TimeOnsite
-Closes Nov 26, 2026

SALARY: KSH.19,340x580 - 19,920x640 - 20,560x680 - 21,240x700 - 21,940x780 - 22,720x 800 - 23,520x950 - 24,470 p.m.

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: FOUR (4)

TERMS OF SERVICE: PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. A Plant Operator at this level will work under guidance of a Senior Plant Operator.

  • Duties and responsibilities will entail: Operating machines of 'difficult rating' C; Assisting machine attendants in identifying possible breakdowns; Liaising with plant mechanics for servicing; Making daily and weekly oil checks; Maintaining and ensuring safe custody of working tools and maintaining the cleanliness of plants.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

  • Have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
  • Government Trade Test Certificate Grade III in the respective craft or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized Institution.
  • Have passed the Suitability Test for Plant Operators Grade III.
  • Possess a valid driving licence free from current endorsements for class(es) of machine(s) that one may be required to operate.
  • Be able to operate at least two (2) Plants of 'difficult rating' C; and,
  • Attended a First-Aid Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St John Ambulance or the Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institutions and;
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
  • Certificate in computer application skills.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND

At a glance

Company

Laikipia County Government

Location

Laikipia, kenya

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

November 26, 2026

Created

November 7, 2026