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KONE Kenya is looking for a Maintenance Supervisor to plan, manage, and control the field service operations from a maintenance side and to set up and follow the maintenance plan. Reporting directly to the Field Operations Manager, we are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic person to be based in our Nairobi office. In this role, you will lead the operational service delivery team that ensures that KONE always delivers on its commitments to our customers in a safe and timely manner and to the agreed high standard of quality
This is a unique opportunity to join a team of professionals who thrive on great customer service. If you feel you have what it takes and can add significant value to this role and department, then apply for this exciting opportunity!
What will you do?
- Take full ownership and lead the maintenance team to ensure safe, high quality and complete-on-time delivery of maintenance solutions.
- Represent KONE in interacting with customers and other stakeholders.
- Support the sales team in following up with sales leads and providing KONE service and technical experience.
- Be there for the maintenance team in solving and closing the open callouts and reacting in case of stopped equipment and or other safety issues.
- To lead the delivery of service according to the service contract requirements, time limits and the KONE quality standards and the according to local regulations.
- Prepare the overall maintenance program and resource planning.
- Manage the maintenance team, including daily human resource management (absences, time sheet review/approvals) and report project progress (schedule, maintenance hours, fitter time sheets, budget and risk analysis) to the management team.
- Maintain accurate documentation and use the KONE tools available.
Are you the one?
- Hold a degree or higher, National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum 3 - 5 years’ experience in the relevant industry in a supervisory position.
- Experience in the elevator and escalator industry is preferred.
- Effective leader and coach with the ability to motivate a successful team.
- Highly motivated, goal-oriented, diligent, organized self-starter with an orientation towards a high level of customer service.
- Ability to work together as a team and promote a harmonious environment.
- Passion for Mechanical & Electrical vocations, with a proven track record and a strong customer focus.
- Excellent English communication.
What do we offer?
- Great dynamic team promoting a collaborative environment.
- Total reward elements that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work.
- Comprehensive learning and development programs cover a wide range of professional skills.
- Engaging job with a position description and clear targets.
- Regular feedback through performance discussions.
- Opportunities for individual development.
- Mentoring and coaching programs.
- Flexibility, trust, and respect.
- Value-based culture, behavior, and ethics.
- Sustainability and innovation.
- Working for a successful organization.
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At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.
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