About Maplewood Holdings
Maplewood Holdings is a dairy farming and processing company that operates a 2,500-acre farm in Uasin Gishu County and a processing plant that produces fresh milk, yoghurt, cream, and cheese. Founded in 1998, Maplewood milks approximately 3,000 cows daily and processes 120,000 litres of milk per day. The company sells through its own retail brand in supermarkets across Kenya and also supplies bulk milk to other processors. Maplewood employs 600 staff and holds ISO 22000 food safety certification. The company runs an artificial insemination programme and a farmer training initiative that supports 500 surrounding smallholder dairy farmers.
What you will do:
You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing electrical systems and equipment across the company's facilities, including power distribution panels, lighting systems, motors, and control circuits. Daily tasks involve conducting preventive maintenance checks, responding to breakdown reports, and troubleshooting electrical faults. You will read and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and wiring diagrams to diagnose problems. The role requires you to ensure that all electrical work complies with the Kenya Electrical Wiring Code and that safety procedures, including lockout-tagout, are followed at all times. You will also install new electrical equipment, modify existing circuits, and support the facilities team during office fit-outs and renovations. Experience with both low-voltage and medium-voltage systems is an advantage. The position involves being on call for emergency repairs outside normal working hours on a rotational basis.
- Diploma in a relevant field from a recognised institution
- Minimum 1 year of working experience in a similar role
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Self-motivated with a positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Must be a Kenyan citizen aged 21 years or above
Requirements:
To apply, submit your application through the apply button below. Include your CV, a cover letter, and copies of your academic and professional certificates. Maplewood Holdings is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of gender, disability, or ethnic background.
