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 oversee daily farming operations including planting, irrigation, pest and disease control, and harvesting across the company's farm holdings. This involves supervising a team of farm workers and casual labourers, assigning daily tasks, and ensuring that work is carried out according to the established crop calendar. You will monitor crop health through regular field inspections, identify pest or disease outbreaks early, and coordinate with the agronomist to implement appropriate control measures. Record-keeping is a critical part of the role: you will maintain logs of all activities, inputs used, and outputs harvested. The position also involves managing irrigation schedules to ensure optimal water use, particularly during dry spells, and coordinating with the procurement team to ensure that fertilisers, seeds, and chemicals are available when needed. You will be expected to enforce health and safety standards on the farm and ensure that all workers use personal protective equipment as required.

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:

If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, send your updated CV and a brief cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for the role. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks of the application deadline. Maplewood Holdings is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.