Browns Plantations Kenya Limited (BPK) is part of the Browns Investment Group. Browns is a highly successful diversified conglomerate and part of the LOLC Holdings PLC group of companies which is one of the largest and most profitable listed corporation in Sri Lanka. It is headquartered in Sri Lanka and has a proud heritage in operating plantation businesses, in Sri Lanka, Sierra Leone, and East Africa.  **

Browns Plantations Kenya Limited is based in Kericho** and **Bomet **counties, it has over 5000 Hectares of Tea and over 2000 Hectares of forestry.  There are four tea factories, nine tea estates, a sawmill, and a forestry operation.  **

We invite applications for the position of Welder/ Fabricator Artisan** which has arisen in our Central Services Division - Engineering Department.  This is a graded position – Grade 3. ** Female **candidates are encouraged to apply.  **

THE JOB ** Reporting to the Workshop Foreman, the job holder will be responsible for fabrication, maintenance, repair and servicing factory equipment and other welding jobs while observing and promoting health and safety procedures at the workplace.  **

REQUIREMENTS **

Certificate in Mechanical/Production/Plant Engineering

Minimum 3 years’ experience in welding operations, mechanical Installations and maintenance.

Proficiency in TIG, MIG, and ARC Welding

Strong soldering and metal-joining abilities

Ability to interpret patterns, blueprints, and measurements.

Understanding of safety procedures in metalworking environments

• Team Player 

Perform fabrication/ welding work effectively and efficiently within the set workshop**engineering procedures and policies.

Carry out the assigned tasks in a safe manner as per safety regulations and engineering policies

Carry out assigned jobs in a timely manner in conjunction with colleagues and

Perform other mechanical workshop duties as assigned by management.

Work in conjunction with other engineering team members to fulfil customer requirements.

Handle the assigned workshop machinery, tools and related resources in a professional manner to avoid waste, damage and unwarranted downtime. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE **

****If you meet the requirements of this position, please submit an application clearly indicating the position you are applying for.  Please attach a detailed CV containing your telephone contacts, e-mail address, names and contacts of three referees. Your application should reach us not later than 3 July 2026.