Wakulima Tea Company Ltd

Wakulima Tea Company Ltd, is a joint venture between Tanzania Tea packers (TATEPA) AND Rungwe Small Holders Tea Growers Association (RSTGA – UMOJA).

Wakulima Tea Company Ltd; the Largest Smallholder Tea Company in Tanzania; supporting over 12000
Smallholder farmers and with 2 factories one in Tukuyu-Rungwe, and the second one is in Mwakaleli• Busokelo District, re advertised 12 Job Vacancies to meet the qualified candidates.

Term of the contract: Permanent

Post Title:

MECHANICAL ARTISAN (FITTER AND TURNER 6-POSTS)

JOB DESCRIPTION –FITTER/TURNER

• To execute mechanical maintenance work in compliance with health and safety at workplace/factory, ISO 22000:2005, environment, HACCP, Rainforest Alliance, etc.
• Repairing, maintaining and overhauling machinery in a Tea Factory.
• Performing regular maintenance on machinery, diagnosing and repairing any faults. Ability to use Lathe
• Machines, including CTC Rollers sharpening Machines.
• Assembling and installation of new machinery.
• To report any impending faults and keep records of breakdowns and repairs.
• Fabrication and modification of spares and machinery.
• Perform any other duties which may be assigned by Management.
• Able to work under minimum supervision and attend to breakdowns swiftly and under pressure.
• Will be required to work on shift basis.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Holder of secondary education examination certificate plus Trade Test Level II or Level III
• FITTER/TURNER or equivalent qualification from recognized training institution.
• Work experience of minimum 3 years in a Tea/Sugar/Food/Beverages Processing Factory will be an added advantage.
• Ideal job seeker will be self-motivated, able to work with a team, able to work under minimum supervision, able to solve any problem in his profession or similar and must be able to follow instructions.