SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Jotun Kenya is hiring a Multicolour Technician to provide hands-on, professional technical support across Jotun dealers and warehouse in Kenya.

The role will require one to take ownership of maintaining our tinting machines, and related mechanical and electrical equipment, ensuring consistent performance, minimizing downtime, and enabling seamless operations that support business growth and customer satisfaction.

The role is based in Nairobi- Kenya, and reports to Area Sales Manager- Decorative Retail.

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive maintenance and servicing of Jotun Multicolor tinting machines and mixers.

• Provide effective troubleshooting support, prompt diagnosis and resolution of equipment issues.

• Timely execute installation of the complete Jotun Multicolor concept, including shop-in-shop elements, at dealer sites in co-ordination with the sales team.

• Maintain accurate and updated service and installation data in the official logbook, including spare parts usage and inventory movements, for performance tracking and continuous improvement.

• Share best practices and conduct trainings to dealer operators on the proper use and basic care of Multicolor equipment to promote safe and efficient operations.

• Suggest and in attending to a problem with Multicolor equipment. Make use of new updates and concepts on multicolor systems.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

Qualifications and experience:

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in maintaining, troubleshooting, and servicing electrical and/or mechanical equipment.

• Experience working with tinting machines or similar automated equipment is preferred.

• Proficiency in verbal and written English.

• Proficiency and adaptability to technology use and processes.

Personal Qualities:

• Initiative & Responsibility – acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.

• Organizational Awareness - understands the organization's informal rules and structures and utilizes political processes effectively to get things done.

• Analysis & Judgment- quickly understands and analyses complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgment.

• Effective Communication – communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively.

• Constructive Teamwork – co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals.

• Execution - adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits.

• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.

• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies.

• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores.

• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.

• A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities.

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun Kenya Limited

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

14.09.2026

WHO WE ARE

Jotun’s story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

Jotun Kenya Limited, established in 2014, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. With a sales office, warehouse and a rapidly growing team, the company is entering an exciting phase of accelerated growth. As part of our long-term strategy, we are expanding our footprint beyond Kenya to serve the wider East African region, positioning Jotun Kenya as a strong commercial and operational hub for East Africa. This growth journey is driven by ambitious plans focused on market expansion, innovation, operational excellence and sustainable profitability, creating exciting opportunities for talented individuals to grow with us.

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Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

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