Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Kakira Sugar Limited

Responsibilities or duties

• To assist the shift engineer with the proper functioning and operation of the mechanical engineering plant for the production process throughout the shift.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• A diploma in Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent from a reputable institution. A certificate in basic supervisory management is an added advantage

Experience needed

• A minimum of three (3) years hands on experience as a mechanical technician or fitter machinist on the factory floor.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

• In-depth knowledge in mill operation, welding, fitting and rigging, use and application of lubricants, mechanical maintenance procedures, good supervisory skills, good communication and interpersonal skills.


• Communication Skills: Speak, Write & read English Language.


• Ms Office: Added advantage.


• Analytical Skills: Added advantage.


• Troubleshooting: Troubleshooting of Co-generation for any Operation/Maintenance.


• Interpersonal Skills: Willingness working in a team and to receive and follow instructions with enthusiasm.


• People Skills: Willingness working in a team to achieve the teams set goals.

• Undertake daily routine checking of the plant and machinery to monitor their operational conditions and take any corrective action necessary.
• Assign and direct staff to specific job tasks, supervise their performance and provide the necessary technical guidance and advice.
• Monitor the operational behavior of the plant in order to detect failure warning signs and take preventive measures.
• Supervise plant overhauling during factory shut downs and off crop periods.
• Supervise plant breakdown rectification activities in order to minimize machine down time
• Make orders for lubricants and other material requirements and monitor their proper utilization.
• Maintain subordinate staff discipline and attend to their personal and occupational grievances
• Check the attendance and punctuality of subordinate employees and ensure efficient performance of their duties.
• Motivate staff and carry out on the job training in order to enhance their skills at work.
• Prepare shift hand over reports covering all aspects of the operation in order to assist the relief supervisor to become quickly equated with the situation.
• Monitor the overhead cranes, cane loader carriers and gearboxes and take appropriate action as the case maybe.
• Ensure that the working environment is clean and maintain good house keeping.
• Adhere to the safety, health and environment policy of the company.
• Performing any other related duties as may be assigned or delegated to you by the shift superintendent/management within the company.

• In-depth knowledge in mill operation, welding, fitting and rigging, use and application of lubricants, mechanical maintenance procedures, good supervisory skills, good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Speak, Write & read English Language.
• Ms Office: Added advantage.
• Analytical Skills: Added advantage.
• Troubleshooting of Co-generation for any Operation/Maintenance.
• Willingness working in a team and to receive and follow instructions with enthusiasm.
• Willingness working in a team to achieve the teams set goals.

• A diploma in Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent from a reputable institution.
• A certificate in basic supervisory management is an added advantage