Plant Operator at South Eastern Kenya University

Welcome to the South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU). The University is a fully fledged University and is the successor to the South Eastern University College (SEUCO) which was a Constituent College of the University of Nairobi. The University has undergone tremendous growth since inception in 2008. The current student population stands at around 6,000 s...

 

Plant Operator

  • Job TypeContract
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience4 years
  • LocationKitui
  • Job FieldEngineering / Technical 

Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities shall entail assisting in:

  • Operating heavy plant equipment of ‘difficult rating’ Class B &C to effectively, economically and safely to ensure that all farm and related activities are carried out for maximum farm production for the University.
  • Keeping monthly records of services of the plant, machinery and equipment and preparing of monthly and weekly service schedules so as to ensure that all farm targets are met within the University.
  • Guiding plant operators, turn boys and attendants in identifying possible breakdowns and liaising with mechanics for servicing to ensure that all plant machines run smoothly and they are properly utilized.
  • Supervising cleanliness of the plant equipment and assist in training junior plant operators to ensure that the operators effectively and efficiently carry out their objectives in achieving the farm’s goals.
  • Operating assigned plant equipment and machinery.
  • Maintaining plant equipment work ticket.
  • Maintaining of plants and equipment.

Person Specification
For appointment to this post, a candidate must have:

  • Four (4) years’ relevant working experience.
  • A Valid driving licence classes BCED &H.
  • Specified types - Earth movers/Grader etc.
  • Suitability test for plant operators Grade II.
  • Defensive driving certificate.
  • Literacy in computer applications.
  • First Aid Certificate.
  • Have a valid Certificate of Good Conduct.
  • Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya (2010) on Leadership and Integrity upon successful appointment. 

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Method of Application

Interested applicants should send THREE (3) HARD COPIES of application letter, Curriculum Vitae (giving details of educational and professional qualifications, age, detailed work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address), Academic & Professional certificates and other relevant testimonials to the address below, quoting clearly the relevant reference number on the envelope.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor,
Corporate Services
South Eastern Kenya University
P.O. BOX 170-90200,
KITUI.

A MANDATORY electronically scanned copy of the application in PDF format (as one running document) to be sent to recruitment04@seku.ac.ke  by Friday, 6th March, 2026. INDICATE THE JOB APPLIED FOR ON THE SUBJECT OF THE EMAIL.

All applications should be sent to the above address by Friday, 6th March, 2026.

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