Assistant Engineer

Kahawatte Plantations PLC
Full-timePeliyagoda, Sri Lanka

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee and coordinate engineering operations to ensure smooth and uninterrupted operations.
  • Drive preventive and corrective maintenance to enhance equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
  • Ensure safe and compliant operation of boilers, electrical systems, and factory machinery.
  • Plan and deliver engineering projects within approved budgets and timelines.
  • Monitor utilities, maintenance costs, and spare parts to optimize resource utilization.
  • Promote a strong safety culture while working closely with cross-functional teams to improve operational performance.

The Ideal Candidate Should Possess

  • NDT / HNDE in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Minimum Requirement) or BSc in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a recognized university (Preferred)
  • 1–3 years’ experience in manufacturing or plantation factory environments.
  • Experience in tea factory engineering operations will be an added advantage
  • Exposure to PLC systems and automation preferred
  • Membership or associate membership in a recognized professional engineering body
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • High level of integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy
  • Fluency in Sinhala, English, Tamil is preferred for effective estate-level coordination

We offer an attractive salary and benefits package, together with the opportunity to contribute to the success of a prestigious Sri Lankan company. If you are a highly motivated, results-driven professional with a passion for this role, we invite you to apply.

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