Mechanic
About Fresh Life
Fresh Life is founding partner of The Sanergy Collaborative and an award-winning social enterprise dedicated to transforming urban sanitation in fast growing cities in Africa. Operating in Nairobi, Kisumu, and Eldoret, and Lusaka, Zambia, we provide non-sewered, end-to-end sanitation solutions that ensure urban residents living in informal settlements can access dignified sanitation services.
Our work is aligned to SDG 6 and we partner with the government to develop and deliver safe sanitation and waste management for urban residents. Fresh Life has been operational since 2011, and currently serves 300,000 urban residents daily across 4 cities. We safely remove approx. 20,000T of sanitation waste per year, and mitigate 30,000 tons of CO2 equivalent from being released into the atmosphere.
We have built a diverse team of 400+ professionals committed to making sanitation accessible for all. Our work has been recognized globally by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Fast Company as one of the world’s most innovative organizations doing social good.
About the role
The Mechanic is responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, servicing, maintaining, and repairing company vehicles and equipment to ensure maximum fleet availability, safety, reliability, and compliance. The role supports operational continuity by minimizing vehicle downtime through preventive maintenance and timely repairs.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance on company vehicles, including servicing, lubrication, inspections, and component replacements.
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults and carry out repairs.
- Repair and replace defective vehicle parts such as engines, transmissions, brakes, suspensions, steering systems, and electrical components.
- Conduct pre- and post-repair testing to ensure vehicles are safe and operational.
- Respond promptly to vehicle breakdowns and emergency repair requirements.
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for all fleet vehicles.
- Monitor vehicle performance and identify recurring issues for root cause analysis and corrective action.
- Minimize fleet downtime through effective planning and timely execution of maintenance activities.
- Coordinate with drivers and operations teams to prioritize repairs based on operational needs.
- Conduct regular vehicle inspections to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure all vehicles meet roadworthiness standards.
- Maintain records of inspections, repairs, maintenance activities, and vehicle service histories.
- Support audits and compliance checks related to fleet management.
- Monitor spare parts consumption and maintain appropriate stock levels of critical items.
- Raise requests for spare parts and repair materials as needed.
- Ensure proper storage and accountability of tools, equipment, and spare parts.
- Support cost control initiatives by identifying opportunities for repair versus replacement.
- Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental policies.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workshop environment.
- Ensure proper use of tools, equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Report safety hazards and incidents promptly.
- Recommend improvements to vehicle maintenance practices and fleet reliability.
- Support initiatives aimed at reducing maintenance costs and improving vehicle utilization.
- Participate in problem-solving and root cause analysis activities.
Qualifications
Diploma or Certificate in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 3 years of experience in vehicle maintenance and repair.
Experience working with commercial vehicles, trucks, motorcycles, or utility vehicles.
Valid driver's license (preferred).
Application Deadline
22nd June 2026
If you experience any challenges while submitting your application, please reach out to us at talent@fresh-life.org for support.