Assistant Draughtsman

Finlays is a vertically integrated and geographically diversified agri-business that takes a leadership role in sustainability.

The group has established itself as a reliable, responsible, innovative and sustainable producer with a deep knowledge and passion for its products. Sustainability is pivotal to the group’s success and it lies at the heart of what Finlays does and stands for.

Finlays is Kenya’s largest agricultural export group employing over 21,000 people and annually exporting over 300 million stems of flowers, 7 million kilos of vegetables, 26 million kilos of black tea and 3 million kilos of tea extract.

The organisation is geographically located in Nairobi, Naivasha, Kericho, Mt. Kenya and Mombasa and works with 1,200 vegetable out growers and 10,000 tea out growers.

We need dynamic individuals with strong supervisory, planning & organizing skills, interpersonal and communication skills and a team player to fill the following vacant positions in our Kericho operations.

The job holder will

• carry out detailed drawings and costings for various construction and mechanical projects;
• prepare detailed architectural and engineering drawings for various company projects;
• visit construction sites to collect measurements and dimensions as needed;
• analyze building specifications, codes, space to create architectural design;
• use CAD equipment and conventional drafting station to prepare drawings, charts and records;
• develop electrical and structural drafts to incorporate into architectural drawings;
• carry out cost estimates and prepare Bills of Quantities for various company projects;
• carry surveys including setting out of buildings and other structures;
• update company standard structures drawings and estimates;
• supervise projects when called upon to do so;
• observe and enforce health and safety procedures and requirements at the workplace.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Civil Engineering/Diploma in Building/Diploma in Construction
• 5 years relevant experience.
• Computer literate with hands on experience -AutoCAD proficiency being mandatory.

How to Apply

If you meet the requirement of the above positions, please submit an application including a detailed CV, your postal, e-mail and telephone contacts, names and addresses of three referees, indicating the position you are applying for to reach us not later than 27 December 2013 and be addressed to:

Human Resource Director

P O Box 223 – 20200

Kericho

Email: careers@finlays.co.ke  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted