At Tetra Pak, our mission is simple yet powerful: to make food safe and available everywhere while protecting what’s good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. This mission is at the heart of everything we do. Every day, millions of lives around the world are touched by our solutions, packaging, and services. But behind this global impact are dedicated individuals working tirelessly to ensure that our systems are reliable, efficient, and sustainable.
We believe that the future of food safety, sustainability, and innovation relies on passionate people who are willing to go above and beyond. As we continue to expand our impact, we are looking for talented professionals to join our Nairobi factory team and contribute to our vision.
Currently, we are recruiting for a Maintenance Technician, a role that is key to ensuring that our equipment and production systems operate at peak performance, minimizing downtime, and supporting the delivery of safe and high-quality products to communities across Kenya and beyond.
If you are a skilled professional with mechanical expertise, a problem-solving mindset, and a passion for innovation, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
Position: Maintenance Technician
Date Posted: 18 September 2025
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Company: Tetra Pak
The Maintenance Technician role is central to ensuring the smooth running of our Nairobi factory. This is a highly technical position that involves maintaining, repairing, and improving mechanical systems and equipment to ensure reliability, efficiency, and compliance with safety and quality standards.
By joining us, you’ll not only be part of a world-class organization, but you’ll also play a direct role in achieving our global mission of protecting what’s good.
What You Will Do
As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for a broad range of tasks that ensure the reliability and optimal performance of machinery and systems. Your day-to-day responsibilities will cover preventive maintenance, diagnostics, repair, and support for continuous improvement initiatives. Key duties include:
- Preventive Maintenance: Carrying out scheduled preventive maintenance on mechanical systems and equipment to reduce the risk of breakdowns and extend machine life.
- Diagnostics and Repair: Identifying mechanical faults and performing corrective repairs using hand tools, power tools, and precision instruments.
- Replacement and Installation: Replacing defective parts and assisting in the installation of new machinery and systems, including alignment, calibration, and testing after setup.
- Technical Interpretation: Reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and manuals to ensure accurate execution of repair and installation work.
- Inspections: Conducting routine inspections to identify wear, tear, or potential issues before they escalate into major problems.
- Troubleshooting: Using advanced diagnostic tools and techniques to quickly locate mechanical problems and implement solutions.
- Loss Eradication: Actively participating in machine loss eradication efforts by analyzing issues, implementing countermeasures, and engaging in World Class Manufacturing (WCM) process improvement teams.
- Record Keeping: Maintaining detailed logs of all maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and improvements for accountability and traceability.
- Collaboration: Working closely with engineers, managers, and quality assurance teams to ensure all equipment meets performance and reliability standards.
- Safety Compliance: Observing safe working practices, maintaining a hazard-free environment, and ensuring compliance with workplace safety standards.
- Inventory and Tools Management: Organizing and managing mechanical parts inventory, requesting tools or parts when needed, and ensuring all equipment is in good condition.
- Testing and Validation: Conducting tests on mechanical systems to confirm they meet operational and performance standards after repairs or installations.
- Communication: Providing clear and timely updates to supervisors and engineers regarding job progress, challenges, and outcomes.
This role combines technical expertise, hands-on repair skills, and a collaborative mindset, making it an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about engineering and problem-solving.
What We Believe You Have
To succeed in this role, you should bring a balance of technical knowledge, practical experience, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. We believe the ideal candidate will have:
- A Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
- Between 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in a mechanical maintenance role.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics accurately.
- Familiarity with industry safety standards and procedures.
- Proficiency in using a wide range of diagnostic, repair, and precision tools.
- Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles.
These attributes will enable you to thrive in the role, ensure minimal downtime, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our production systems.
What We Offer You
At Tetra Pak, we recognize that our people are our most valuable asset. In return for your dedication and hard work, we offer:
- Challenging and Exciting Work: A variety of opportunities that will challenge you, with room for continuous learning and development in a truly global environment.
- Culture of Innovation: A workplace that fosters innovation, creativity, and collaboration where your ideas and contributions can make a visible impact.
- Diversity and Inclusion: An equal-opportunity employment experience that celebrates diversity and inclusion, giving everyone a fair chance to grow and succeed.
- Career Growth: Opportunities to participate in professional training, global assignments, and development programs designed to sharpen your skills and broaden your experience.
- Competitive Rewards: Market-competitive compensation and benefits package, along with flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
At Tetra Pak, your career is more than just a job; it’s a chance to grow, thrive, and be part of a global community that values your uniqueness.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Tetra Pak
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just policies at Tetra Pak—they are part of our everyday culture. We believe that an inclusive workplace fosters innovation, strengthens collaboration, and creates a space where everyone feels they belong.
We value the perspectives, experiences, and contributions of every individual, and we are committed to ensuring that each person has equal opportunities to succeed. Whether it’s celebrating differences, empowering underrepresented groups, or encouraging open dialogue, we continuously work toward creating an environment that welcomes all.
At Tetra Pak, you can be comfortable being yourself while making a real difference.
How to Apply
If you are inspired by our mission and are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply.
This position offers you the chance to be part of something bigger—making a direct impact on communities while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative environment
