Operations Internship at Express Shipping and Logistics (EA) Ltd
The ESL Future Leadership Program was started in 2015 to
offer eligible candidates an opportunity to acquire direct practical experience
in what we do and the industry at large. The program is currently in its 16th
Cohort.
We seek to give internship opportunities to candidates in
the following areas:
Lamu
- Operations
Intern
Kisumu
- Operations
Intern
Eligibility
The candidates should ideally hold professional and academic
qualifications in the fields below to join our next intake:
- Holder
of professional and academic qualifications in Customs Clearance, Ships
Agency
- Must
demonstrate excellent academic performance as demonstrated by recent
university or institution records
- Must
be a recent graduate
Personal Attributes
- Should
possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Must
be goal oriented, passionate, and proactive
- Readiness
to learn
- Should
possess strong analytical skills
- Must
be computer literate
How to Apply
All interested candidates are required to fill in the online
application form for further consideration.
Deadline: 13th January 2026
Technical Manager
We have an excellent and exciting opportunity for a Technical
Manager, to be based in Mombasa, Kenya. We
seek to give the opportunity to a candidate who ideally holds a professional
qualification in mechanical and technical training or its
equivalent. The Incumbent must possess at least 3 years’ experience.
He/She is to lead and oversee the technical
planning, maintenance, and optimization of all company mechanical and
operational assets including port equipment (hoppers, grabs, fenders, wheel
loaders), pool vehicles, and office machinery. The role ensures maximum asset
availability, operational efficiency, and compliance with safety, quality, and
regulatory standards.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Technical
Planning & Budgeting:
- Develop
and execute annual technical plans aligned with the company’s strategic
objectives and budget.
- Prepare
and manage the technical operational and capital expenditure (CAPEX)
budgets.
- Plan
for long-term replacement and upgrading of major assets.
- Allocate
and monitor weekly tasks through structured performance dialogues.
- Track
and report asset utilization metrics on a weekly basis.
- Monitor
external technical trends and post-related stakeholder developments.
- Research
and propose best practices in asset management and optimization.
- Team
Leadership:
- Supervise
and mentor a team of plant operators, mechanics, and technical officers.
- Foster
a safety-first culture, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure
effective task delegation and follow-up.
- Equipment
& Property Maintenance:
- Manage
the preventive and corrective maintenance schedule for: Pool cars and
transport vehicles, Port equipment: hoppers, grabs, fenders, wheel loaders
&Office equipment and utilities.
- Lead
diagnosis and troubleshooting of mechanical faults.
- Ensure
proper branding and utilization of company equipment.
- Maintain
inspection, servicing, and usage logs for all company assets.
- Coordinate
technical stock and spare parts procurement and utilization.
- Operations
Co-ordination:
- Ensure
timely availability, mobilization, and functioning of port and yard
equipment.
- Oversee
trimming operations, ensuring efficient machine-hour use.
- Support
safety compliance and operational readiness for internal and third-party
users.
- Control
operational costs related to technical activities.
- Facilitate
timely renewal of port passes and technical approvals (e.g., hot work
permits, specialized equipment use, NTSA & OSHA compliance).
- Project
Management:
- Participate
in technical projects including asset acquisition and infrastructure
works.
- Ensure
conformance to company quality standards and best practices.
- Quality
Assurance & Risk Management:
- Implement
and enforce maintenance quality standards and safety protocols.
- Investigate
equipment-related incidents and implement corrective actions.
- Identify
technical risks and implement mitigation measures.
- Documentation
& Compliance:
- Maintain
accurate records of: Maintenance history, Equipment manuals.
- Cost
and invoice tracking.
- Valid
inspections (NTSA, OSHA, QMS).
- Ensure
alignment with the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
- Other
Duties:
- Perform
any other duties as assigned by the supervisor in line with the company’s
operations and strategic goals.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS/INDICATORS:
- 100%
utilization of machines.
- 100%
revenue generation from machines.
- Zero
breakdowns.
- Cost
effective maintenance and repairs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Diploma
or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering,
Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
- Certificate
of Grade I/II/III in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering (Kenya
NITA certified or equivalent).
- Minimum
3 years in technical operations or equipment maintenance.
- Experience
in port or heavy equipment maintenance is an added advantage.
- Valid NTSA inspection
understanding, knowledge of OSHA regulations, familiarity
with QMS
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
- Technical
Expertise.
- Planning
& Organization.
- Leadership
& Team Supervision.
- Problem-Solving
& Diagnostics.
- Budgeting
& Cost Control.
- Compliance
& Quality Assurance.
- Communication
& Coordination.
- Digital
& Analytical Skills.
How to Apply
All interested candidates to fill in the online
application form for further considerations. Click here to view the application form.
Deadline: 20th June 2025.