Skilled Trades · Full-time
Official sourcePlant Operator[3]
KenyaNot stated · Not stated2 posts openCloses Monday, 2 November 2026, 23:59 EATChecked 13 Oct 2026
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About this role
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Role overview
The State Department for Mining in Kenya is hiring three full-time Plant Operators. This role is suited for individuals with experience in operating heavy machinery and who meet the required qualifications and certifications.
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What you will do
- Operate heavy machinery classified as 'difficult rating' C.
- Assist machine attendants in spotting potential breakdowns.
- Coordinate with mechanics for machine servicing.
- Perform daily and weekly oil inspections.
- Keep the machinery clean.
Requirements
- Have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with at least a mean Grade D plain or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
- Hold a valid driving licence without any current endorsements for the relevant machinery classes.
- Have passed the Suitability Test for Plant Operators Grade III.
- Be capable of operating at least two plants rated as 'difficult rating' C.
- Possess a First-Aid Certificate from a course lasting at least one week from St. John Ambulance, Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT), or another recognised institution.
- Demonstrate merit and ability as shown through work performance and results.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official contact with reference to Advert D121/2026. The closing date for applications is Monday, 2 November 2026.