BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organisation.
To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey!
BAT KENYA IS LOOKING FOR A LEAF INTERN
SENIORITY LEVEL: Internship – 12 months
FUNCTION: Operations - Green Leaf Threshing Plant (GLT)
LOCATION: Thika, Kenya
ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES
BAT is all about freedom of choice — whether it’s our people or our products. Combined with our entrepreneurial spirit, it’s what’s driven our extraordinary success. Our heritage dates back over 100 years ago. Today, we are working to build A Better Tomorrow for our partners by transforming our business and industry. With robust positions in each of our regional markets, our future looks equally bright too.
As a leading global business, we understand our impact, the importance of high standards of integrity and our evolving societal responsibilities. There’s no doubt our industry is controversial — we’re the first to admit that. But rest assured, we take a responsible approach to our Business and operate in line with all applicable laws.
We also excel at developing our own people into leaders of the future. As an organization with a high-performance culture, we’ll expect a lot from you. But we’ll support you every step of the way to help you deliver. If you are passionate and ambitious, rapid career progression is a reality here. And because we’re such a large global company (BAT employs more than 55,000 people worldwide), there are plenty of exciting opportunities for you to develop a truly extraordinary career.
Ready to boost your skills and build a career through unique and practical experiences?
We are glad to introduce our internship programme that is designed for individuals who are looking to work in a dynamic global organization. The programme comprises of functional projects which the intern will be assigned over a period of 1 year. Along with accomplishing challenging tasks every day, the candidate will receive coaching from the assignment / line manager through a structured plan and defined set of deliverables, to grow both business and leadership capabilities.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- We expect you to have graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics degree or related field.
- We are looking for someone who is a self-starter, driven, ambitious and with a zeal for learning.
- You will need to have excellent communication skills, complimented by excellent organizational and planning skills.
- Innovative individual with good computer skillsets.
- Interested applicants will have a chance to strive for development and contribute actively to the business through various projects in the function.
- Any work experience in a manufacturing environment would be an added advantage.
- If you have the talent and expertise to make your mark in a global organization that thrives on diversity, innovation, and a commitment to helping people make the most of their abilities, send through your application!
WE ARE BAT
At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at BAT.
- Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
- Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
- Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
- Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
- Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies
BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER
Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!