Technical Operator

Job Description :

About Us

East African Breweries PLC (EABL) is East Africa’s leading branded alcohol beverage business with an outstanding collection of brands that range from beer, spirits and adult non-alcoholic drinks (ANADs), reaffirming our standing as a total adult beverage (TAB) company.

EABL has extensive operations in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania with breweries, distilleries, support industries and a distribution network across the region. It also runs a growing export operations business within and outside of the wider Eastern Africa region. The group’s diversity is an important factor in delivering the highest quality brands to East African consumers and long-term value to East African investors.

EABL operates within a multi-cultural, multinational, multi-currency environment, dealing with various regulatory, tax and compliance requirements

EABL is a Public Listed Company (Plc) listed on the Securities/Stock Exchange in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

Scope

Technical operations role responsible for operating, maintaining, and improving packaging line equipment to deliver high-quality products safely, efficiently, and on time. The Technical operations is accountable for executing production activities in adherence to safety, quality, environmental, and operational standards, while also supporting team-based problem-solving and continuous improvement.

 

Purpose of role

Responsible for managing and operating the machinery as well as carrying out Autonomous maintenance on the machines, Quality at source and support Asset Care team on maintenance tasks.

Top accountabilities

• Startup, Operates, shutdown and monitors the equipment performance according to the SOP
• Adheres to Environment, Health and Safety procedures and standards
• Capture accurate data and update on provided reporting platforms
• Maintain high standards of hygiene by keeping the equipment and surrounding areas clean
• Deliver product that meets all quality requirements and performing Quality at Source Tasks
• Run equipment in compliance with the design parameters
• Responsible for the proper maintenance and safe operation of all machinery under his/her control.
• Conducts look-listen-feel inspections of the equipment and initiate work requests (Condition Based Monitoring)
• Performs equipment changeovers and required adjustments on the equipment effectively
• Perform Autonomous Maintenance Tasks i.e. CILT and application of LOTOTO where necessary. Perform and Support Asset care activities during maintenance/breakdowns
• Use of escalation Matrix upon process deviation/breakdown
• Solves situational problems by using troubleshooting tools
• Adherence to Quality Triggers as per SOP
• Use of MMS Best Practices as Way of Working and sustain.
• Adopt and use as Ways of Working all the digital systems/platforms introduced by the business i.e., Orbis, Harford, STRATA etc.
• Ensure operations are with minimal cost by reducing waste. i.e., Water, Energy, time, material, extract etc.
• Raise PM notification and feedback completed work orders in SAP

Qualifications:

• FTC or Diploma in mechanical/electrical

Skills & Experience:

• Experience in handling machines and autonomous maintenance for at least 1 years in manufacturing industry .

Diversity statement:

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.

We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to new heights and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

 

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Recruitment Scam Warning

Protecting candidates is very important to us. All communications regarding your application will come from an email address ending in @diageo.com. In our recruitment process, we'll never ask for money. 

Worker Type :

Regular

Primary Location:

Moshi

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date :

2026-06-23