About Ashford Enterprises
Ashford Enterprises is a printing and packaging company that provides commercial printing, label printing, flexible packaging, and corrugated carton manufacturing services. Founded in 2003, the company operates from a 60,000-square-foot facility in Nairobi's Industrial Area with offset presses, flexographic presses, and digital printing equipment. Ashford serves fast-moving consumer goods companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and agribusinesses across East Africa. The company employs 200 staff and is ISO 9001 and FSC certified. Ashford Enterprises prints approximately 50 million labels and 10 million cartons annually.
What you will do:
You will install, maintain, and troubleshoot telecommunications equipment including fibre optic cables, routers, switches, and base stations. Daily tasks include conducting site surveys, pulling and splicing fibre optic cables, configuring network equipment, and testing signal quality. The role involves working at heights on telecom towers and in underground ducts, so physical fitness and a head for heights are essential. You will also prepare installation reports, maintain as-built drawings, and coordinate with the network operations centre to resolve service-affecting faults. Experience with fibre optic splicing, OTDR testing, and telecom power systems is required. The position involves travel to remote tower sites and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification in a related field
- Minimum 3 years of proven experience in a similar position
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Proficiency in relevant industry software and tools
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work across teams
- Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices
To apply, submit your application through the apply button below. Include your CV, a cover letter, and copies of your academic and professional certificates. Ashford Enterprises is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of gender, disability, or ethnic background.
