BAKERY TECHNICIAN

JOB TITLE BAKERY TECHNICIAN

NATURE OF JOB FULL TIME

INDUSTRY BAKERY / FOOD MANUFACTURING

SALARY KSHS.40,000-60,000

JOB LOCATION MLOLONGO

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Equipment Maintenance

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on bakery production equipment, including ovens, mixers, proofers, conveyors, slicers, packaging machines, and other processing equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify potential equipment faults before they result in breakdowns.
• Repair mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical faults promptly to minimize production downtime.
• Ensure machinery operates efficiently and meets production requirements.

Preventive Maintenance

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for all production equipment.
• Maintain maintenance records, service logs, and equipment history.
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend maintenance improvements.
• Ensure timely servicing and replacement of worn or damaged components.

Troubleshooting & Repairs

• Diagnose equipment failures using appropriate testing and troubleshooting techniques.
• Respond promptly to emergency breakdowns during production.
• Coordinate major repairs with external service providers where necessary.
• Test repaired equipment to ensure optimal performance before returning it to production.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all maintenance work complies with occupational health and safety regulations.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and other safe maintenance practices.
• Maintain a clean and safe maintenance workshop and production environment.
• Support compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety requirements during maintenance activities.

Spare Parts & Inventory Management

• Monitor the availability of critical spare parts and maintenance consumables.
• Recommend procurement of replacement parts before stock levels become critical.
• Maintain accurate records of spare parts usage and equipment servicing.
• Assist in controlling maintenance costs through efficient resource utilization.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and production efficiency.
• Recommend process improvements that reduce downtime and maintenance costs.
• Support production teams by providing technical advice on equipment operation.
• Participate in continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain accurate maintenance reports, equipment service records, and breakdown logs.
• Prepare maintenance schedules and performance reports.
• Report recurring equipment failures and recommend long-term corrective actions.
• Ensure maintenance documentation is complete and readily available for audits.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years' maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a bakery or food manufacturing environment is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance systems and industrial machinery.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Good understanding of industrial automation and manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, engineering drawings, and electrical schematics.

HOW TO APPLY

• If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on recruitment@britesmanagement.com
• Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
• Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.