Mechanical Technician

MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN - UNILEVER KENYA Sokify is pleased to present this opportunity with Unilever, a global leader trusted by 3.4 billion people across over 190 countries to enhance their daily lives. POSITION OVERVIEW Unilever seeks an accomplished Mechanical Technician to join our Supply Chain division at our Nairobi facility. This full-time, on-site role reports directly to the Factory Engineer - Nutrition and focuses on optimizing equipment performance and reliability within our manufacturing operations. THE OPPORTUNITY As a Mechanical Technician, you will serve as both a preventative maintenance specialist and continuous improvement champion. Your expertise will ensure our production equipment runs at peak efficiency while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards. Beyond routine maintenance, you'll diagnose complex mechanical faults, recommend design enhancements, and help shape maintenance strategies for your assigned production area. You'll mentor Technical Operators in mechanical principles and Unilever Manufacturing System practices, positioning yourself as a trusted technical leader within the factory environment. YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES You will apply advanced technical skills to deliver engineering support that directly improves safety, quality, sustainability, and cost performance. You'll implement planned and preventive maintenance programs using condition-based monitoring techniques, executed with precision and delivered on schedule. Your diagnostic capabilities will enable you to interpret mechanical drawings, troubleshoot equipment issues, and execute maintenance safely across basic and complex systems. Machinery safety compliance falls squarely within your purview—you'll ensure all equipment meets Unilever standards through rigorous maintenance and ongoing improvements. You'll safely isolate machinery from all utilities including compressed air, electricity, steam, and product lines, with full competency in LOTOTO procedures. Your commitment to safety extends across all workplace hazards, waste reduction, and environmental responsibility, while maintaining unwavering focus on quality standards and brand protection. You'll leverage performance data to identify production losses, apply cost deployment methodology, and champion the zero-loss concept. Your problem-solving approach will utilize appropriate tools and techniques to eliminate recurring issues. Leadership skills will shine as you promote team development through clear communication and example-setting. Additionally, you'll demonstrate business awareness by understanding market demands and the role innovation plays in company growth. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Required Experience You bring proven advanced maintenance experience within the manufacturing sector, specifically in FMCG environments. You've successfully worked as part of extended teams and project maintenance groups, demonstrating collaborative capability and sustained professional development. Essential Skills Your technical design knowledge, combined with strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, forms your foundation. You possess digital awareness and practical skills, backed by exceptional coaching and communication capabilities that enable you to influence and develop colleagues effectively. Desired Behaviors You're energized by delivering excellence with personal ownership and resilience. You prioritize relentlessly, focusing on high-impact activities. You think three steps ahead, interpreting data to spot issues and opportunities while remaining genuinely attuned to consumer and customer needs. ABOUT UNILEVER'S CULTURE Unilever operates from a core belief that sustainable, responsible business drives superior performance. Your career here is uniquely personalized—we reject one-size-fits-all approaches and equip you with tools to shape your own trajectory. Our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible environment welcomes your whole self. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and provide full support for any accessibility requirements throughout your recruitment journey. Unilever is committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity as drivers of business success and positive global impact. Location: Nairobi, Kenya | Employment Type: Full Time | Scope: Local