Unga Holding is a market leader in the manufacturing & provision of superior human nutrition, animal nutrition and animal health products and services within Eastern Africa.Unga family brands are milled using superior quality grains, selected to achieve high customer satisfaction levels at the same time ensuring that the nutritional value is retained in products when utilized. Role Purpose: This role reports to the maintenance supervisor and will effectively perform preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on property, plant and equipment to achieve overall efficiency and effectiveness. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Plant Maintenance Process, plan, implement and control, review and adjust a maintenance schedule for assigned jobs. Preventive and condition-based maintenance of machines as per laid down instructions and procedures to ensure smooth running Trouble shooting Mechanical equipment and machine failures by inspection and testing and prescribing corrective action and reinstating it back to its working condition  Ensure efficient machine operations during shift cover Initiating purchase requisition for machine spare parts for maintenance  Identify and report all assets misuse (e.g. machines, spares, tools, etc.) Machine modification, improvement and innovation to improve efficiency  Maintenance checks on building structure and facilities Basic maintenance of plant utilities (Generators, Compressors etc.) Support maintenance of building, facility and machines at the Central Support Office Any other assigned duties by the supervisor Maintenance Reporting Inspection of machines operations and recording of accurate data such as pressures, temperatures etc. to ascertain smooth operation or service requirements. Logging details of work performed on data records to enable further action, planning for next service and storage as history. Capturing correct and accurate data i.e. task details and time taken on job cards.  Communication & Accountability  Improve on process accountability through F2F discussions Ensure effective communication Participate in conflict resolution. Escalate chronic issues that require urgent attention Continual Improvement Initiatives Support PaTaMu, CI, ERM and 6K, initiatives and objectives Offer support and training to AM team members Continually generate improvement ideas and actively participate in CI projects. Improve operational efficiencies through PaTaMu Identify process challenges & use PDCA to address bottlenecks. Support activities around Unga’s culture code – FIRST. Safety Health and Environment (SHE) & Food Safety Support SHE and GMP/FSMS initiatives and objectives in the department. Identify and report all quality and food safety issues during daily operations.  Participate in the planned workplace safety trainings Ensure adherence and compliance to safety requirements Minimum Requirements: BSc Mechanical Engineering or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Knowledge of preventive maintenance, mechanical installations, welding and fabrication Minimum 3 years’ experience in a busy manufacturing company  Competent in troubleshooting, problem solving, team building, planning and decision making Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent organizational skills Key Attributes/ Competencies: Attention to detail Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision Excellent communication and presentation skills Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential business information.