Maintenance – Mechanical Technician at Trufoods Limited
Maintenance – Mechanical Technician
Job Purpose:
Repair and service machinery, equipment, systems and
infrastructures to ensure availability and maximum performance. Provide support
in commissioning of new equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute
preventive, autonomous, and planned maintenance on all factory equipment,
standby generators, utilities, and buildings in a factory environment.
- Address
and close OSHA audit findings or other assigned/self-initiated
initiatives.
- Initiate
continuous improvement projects, including but not limited to process
automation, to achieve maximum operational efficiency.
- Implement
engineering processes and services in full compliance with Health, Safety,
and Environmental (HSE) standards set by the company.
- Maintain
accurate equipment logs using job cards, including performance records,
repairs, calibrations, and other relevant documentation.
- Ensure
maximum machine/equipment availability and minimum downtime.
- Train
operators on basic diagnostic techniques such as recognizing unusual
sounds, machine overheating, need for greasing, and similar indicators.
- Adhere
to clean and hygienic standards by maintaining tidy workstations and
actively supporting food safety programs.
- Continuously
identify opportunities for process improvement as well as savings in
utility costs and usage.
- Collaborate
closely with the Production department to minimize breakdowns and improve
overall output.
Key Skills:
- Analytical
- Computer
literate
- Supervisory
& Administrative skills
- Communication
skills
Experience / Qualification:
- Minimum
3 years in mechanical operations
- Diploma
or Technical qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
Personal Attributes:
- Proactive
- Team
player
- High
integrity
- Strong
interpersonal relations
- Able
to work within tight deadlines
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their application and
updated resume to hr@trufoods.biz by
28th February 2026.
Assistant Cost Accountant – Finance (Production Cost Controller) at Trufoods Ltd
Assistant Cost Accountant – Finance (Production Cost
Controller)
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare
& maintain standard & actual product costs
- Calculate
cost of production (materials, labor, overhead)
- Perform
monthly cost sheet preparation for all products/SKUs
- Conduct
monthly/periodic variance analysis (Material, Labor, Overhead & Yield
variances)
- Investigate
root causes of significant variances & recommend corrective actions
- Monitor
production process costs & identify areas of inefficiency/wastage
- Assist
in preparation of annual production budgets & departmental overhead
budgets
- Ensure
compliance with internal financial policies & cost accounting
standards
- Assist
during internal & statutory audits related to production costing
- Coordinate
with Production, Procurement, Quality, Maintenance & Stores
departments on cost-related matters
- Prepare
daily/weekly/monthly production cost reports & dashboards
- Provide
cost data for management review meetings & pricing decisions
- Support
month-end & year-end closing activities
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s
degree in Commerce / Accounting / Finance (B.Com / BBA / BBM)
- Preferred: Professional
qualification – ACCA / CPA (or equivalent)
- 3
years’ experience in cost accounting / production costing / management
accounting
- Preference
will be given to candidates from manufacturing industries (FMCG, Food
processing, etc.)
- Strong
knowledge of cost accounting principles & manufacturing processes
- Proficiency
in Excel (Advanced – Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Macros, Power Query)
- Analytical
mindset with attention to detail
- Hands-on
experience with ERP systems
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to hr@trufoods.biz by 26th
January 2026 with the email subject “Assist Cost Accountant”.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Graduate Trainee Programme at Trufoods Limited
GRADUATE TRAINEES
At Trufoods Limited, we are committed to building a team of
forward-thinking & innovative professionals. We’re currently seeking
passionate, self-driven, and trainable individuals to join us in the positions
of Graduate Trainees. If you have a strong desire to grow your knowledge, this
is the perfect opportunity for you!
We are looking for Graduate Trainees in the following
fields:
- Quality
– 2
- Microbiologist
– 1
- Supply
chain – 1
- Finance
– 2
- Production
– 2
Minimum Qualifications;
- A
recent graduate with a Bachelors degree in the relevant course or a
related field.
- Strong
academic records and eagerness to learn.
- Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should send their CVs to hr@trufoods.biz by 19th
January 2026 On the email subject indicate the position you
are applying for
Van Sales Representative (VSR) — HORECA Channel at Trufoods Ltd
Van Sales Representative (VSR) — HORECA Channel
Company: Life’s Variety (TRUFOODS)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Employment Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: COB Friday, 17 October 2025
Life’s Variety (TRUFOODS) is expanding its Horeca (Hotels,
Restaurants, Cafés & Catering) footprint and is looking for a motivated Van
Sales Representative to join our team. If you have experience in field sales,
enjoy building relationships with foodservice customers, and can execute daily
van routes to hit targets — we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute
van selling to ensure the company’s products are consistently available in
hotels, restaurants, bakeries, eateries and institutions within the
assigned territory.
- Identify,
approach and onboard new Horeca customers (hotels, restaurants, cafés,
bars) to grow market share and listings.
- Manage
relationships with existing distributors — support product depletion,
promotions and attainment of agreed targets.
- Liaise
with the correct contact persons in Horeca outlets to ensure product
availability and usage across the channel.
- Provide
tailored product recommendations and promotional support, including advice
on running offers, FOC items and promotional merchandise.
- Conduct
market intelligence and pricing surveys; report on competitor offers and
new products.
- Plan
and execute daily van sales routes to achieve sales, distribution and
collection goals.
- Identify
product quality issues and either attend to them or escalate to the
appropriate team.
Minimum Qualifications & Skills
- Diploma
or Certificate in Sales & Marketing or any related business field.
- 2–3
years’ experience in field sales with proven exposure to Horeca channels;
prior van sales experience is an advantage.
- Valid
Class E or BCE driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Excellent
communication, negotiation and customer service skills.
- Self-motivated,
target-driven, and able to work flexible hours (including occasional
weekends for events/promotions).
How to Apply
Interested candidates should email their application and CV
to hr@trufoods.biz by COB
Friday, 17 October 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Brands
Life’s Variety — zesta, Kenylon, CHOCO, Sunfresh Sauce, GOLDEN Biscuits
Assistant Cost Control at Trufoods Ltd
Assistant Cost Control
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
Trufoods Kenya is seeking a proactive and
detail-oriented Assistant Cost Control professional to join
its dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring
production performance, ensuring cost efficiency, and maintaining accurate cost
records across operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare
and share production and plant performance reports in comparison with set
targets.
- Verify
reported outputs and analyze machine performance.
- Monitor
and verify machine breakdowns and compute associated costs.
- Update
the weekly production plan for review during operations meetings.
- Verify
rework generated against reported output.
- Monitor,
verify, and report online damages of packing materials.
- Verify
and record products approved for destruction by QA and the Production
Manager.
- Carry
out daily product yield analysis.
- Perform
system adjustments as required.
- Maintain
proper inventory control.
- Monitor
and ensure adherence to the work order SOP.
- Prepare
daily, weekly, and monthly cost reports for management review.
- Maintain
updated cost records, including labor, materials, and overheads.
- Suggest
improvements to control process lapses, cost savings, and reduce product
shortages.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related
field.
- 1–3
years of experience in FMCG, specifically in cost control.
- Strong
attention to detail with excellent organizational and time-management
skills.
- Proficiency
in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability
to work effectively under tight deadlines.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their applications and CV
to hr@trufoods.biz by Friday,
17th October 2025 (COB).
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Graduate Trainee – Customer Service at Trufoods
Employer: Trufoods Ltd
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Application Deadline: 28th September 2025
About the Role
Trufoods, a leading FMCG company behind trusted brands such
as Zesta, Kenylon, Choco, Sunfresh Sauce, and Golden Biscuits, is seeking a
motivated and enthusiastic Graduate Trainee – Customer Service. This
opportunity offers a strong foundation in customer experience and relationship
management, opening the door to a rewarding career in the FMCG industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle
customer inquiries via phone, email, or in person in a professional and
timely manner.
- Provide
accurate information and resolve customer issues efficiently.
- Record
and update customer interactions in the company’s CRM system.
- Escalate
complex concerns to senior team members when necessary.
- Process
orders and respond to quotation requests.
- Maintain
accurate records of customer interactions, transactions, comments, and
complaints.
- Track
customer performance by monitoring and evaluating sales purchase trends,
with a focus on key categories and overall targets achievement.
- Contribute
to team performance goals while ensuring a high level of customer
satisfaction.
Minimum Qualifications
- Recent
graduate with a Degree or Diploma in Business, Sales, or a related field.
- Strong
communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good
negotiation skills and ability to maintain strong customer relationships.
- Proficiency
in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Male
candidates are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application and
updated CV to: hr@trufoods.biz Deadline: 28th September
2025
About Trufoods
Trufoods is one of Kenya’s trusted food manufacturing
companies, known for bringing families and communities together with a wide
range of household brands, including Zesta, Kenylon, Choco, Sunfresh Sauce, and
Golden Biscuits.