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Job Title:   Mechanical Engineer (Fresher Jobs)   

Organisation: Nation Media Group (NMG)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Production Manager

About the Company:

The Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media, which attract and serve unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. Nation Media Group is Uganda’s most influential media house, operating the Daily Monitor. Saturday Monitor and Sunday Monitor newspapers, 93.3 KFM, 90.4 Dembe FM, NTV Uganda, Spark TV, Nation Courier Service and the Monitor Business Directory.

Job Summary:   To maintain the press and auxiliary equipment in the plant, install and commission new equipment and supervise service level providers.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans production maintenance for weekly. monthly. bi-monthly. quarterly, half-yearly and yearly maintenance tasks.
• Ensures that all the tasks specified by the planner are carried out on due dates in accordance with the approved procedures.
• Supervises service level providers to carry out
• proper maintenance on equipment when due.
• Attends to breakdowns promptly during production and solves problems within the shortest time possible.
• Installs and commissions new equipment including hardware and software.
• Counter checks the work assigned to Plant Technician to ensure thoroughness.
• Recommends to the Production Manager the spare parts to be ordered.
• Carries out monthly stock-take mechanical spares.
• Ensures the use of quality work practices.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Academic: Basic University Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institution. Professional: Engineer registration board certificate
• Experience: At least 2 years working experience

Core Competencies

• Very strong drive for results
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to follow through and close issues
• Willing to working hours
• Planning and organization skills

How to Apply:

If you believe that you are our ideal candidate, please submit your application, detailed CV and academic documents with a daytime telephone number as one PDF document. quoting the position you have applied for in the subject line to the HR Manager-NMGU. Monitor Publications Limited at resourcing@ug.nationmedia.com

NB: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 9th August 2024

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