About Thornhill Industries
Thornhill Industries is a plastic manufacturing company that produces packaging materials, PVC pipes and fittings, and plastic household products. The factory in Nairobi employs 350 workers and operates injection moulding, blow moulding, and extrusion lines. Founded in 2001, Thornhill supplies packaging to food manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and consumer goods producers across East Africa. The company holds ISO 9001 certification and produces approximately 5,000 metric tonnes of plastic products annually. Thornhill Industries is a member of the Kenya Association of Manufacturers and participates in industry recycling initiatives.
What you will do:
You will design, plan, and optimise the company's mobile network, ensuring that coverage, capacity, and quality of service meet agreed targets. Daily tasks include analysing network performance data, identifying coverage gaps and capacity bottlenecks, and recommending network expansion or optimisation solutions. The role involves working with RF planning tools, conducting drive tests, and analysing propagation models. You will also coordinate with the network deployment team on new site builds and upgrades. Experience with 4G and 5G network technologies, RF engineering principles, and network planning tools such as Atoll or Mentum Planet is required. The position involves a mix of office-based and field-based work.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification in a related field
- Minimum 3 years of proven experience in a similar position
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Proficiency in relevant industry software and tools
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work across teams
- Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices
If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, send your updated CV and a brief cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for the role. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks of the application deadline. Thornhill Industries is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
