Mabati Rolling Mills, part of the Safal Group, is a leading Kenyan maker of roofing sheets and coated-steel products, with plants at Mariakani, Athi River and Nairobi, and it hires for rolling, coating and profiling operatives, finishing and packing staff, plant helpers, machine operators and trade technicians. Roofing-and-steel manufacturing is well-benefited work under the Employment Act, open to KCSE holders, trade-test, certificate and diploma candidates and trainees, with training, a monthly salary into your bank account, NSSF, SHIF and pension.
For many Kenyans, a role with a reputable company or a state corporation is the most reliable way into formal, salaried work — regular pay to a bank account, an NSSF pension that grows each month, and SHIF health cover. You qualify as a citizen aged 18 or more with your National ID, a KRA PIN and a bank account; schooling needs are modest and training is given. Below are the pay, eligibility, benefits and how to apply properly.
Heavy Industry · Roofing & Steel · Kenya · 2026
Mabati Rolling Mills Jobs — roofing-and-steel work with strong benefits
Rolling & coating linesKCSE / trade test / diplomaNSSF & SHIFFreshers & trainees
Where: Kenya
Produce roofing sheets and coated steel at a leading manufacturer, with NSSF, SHIF and pension.
Typical pay
KSh 18,000–140,000 / month
Who can apply
Kenyans, 18+
Where
Mariakani, Athi River, Nairobi
Best for
Safety-minded, reliable staff
✓Rolling & coating lines✓Profiling & packing✓Plant & machine support✓NSSF, SHIF & pension✓On-roll or contract✓Growth to operator/supervisor
Why Mabati Rolling Mills staff are in demand
Roofing sheets and coated steel are in constant demand across Kenya’s booming construction market, so roofing-and-steel plants run continuous production that relies on dependable rolling, coating, profiling and technical staff, with expansions and maintenance driving recruitment and apprentice intakes. Employers value safety discipline, reliability, stamina and a willingness to learn over high qualifications, making this an accessible route into well-benefited manufacturing work.
Who can apply: eligibility and requirements
You are typically eligible if you have:
- ✓A Kenyan (or right to work in Kenya), generally 18+.
- ✓A National ID, a KRA PIN, an NSSF number and a bank account, plus at least a KCSE; technical posts want a trade test or diploma, professional roles a degree — freshers trained.
- ✓A safety mindset, basic communication and fitness for the shifts and tasks, with good conduct.
- ✓Readiness to be trained, follow procedures and work in a team; some roles need a trade test or driving licence.
Eligibility, documents and how you’re hired
The requirements are light and newcomer-friendly. You must be a Kenyan (or entitled to work here) of 18 or above, holding a National ID, a KRA PIN and a bank account for pay. A KCSE covers most operational jobs; technical posts want a certificate, diploma or trade test and professional roles a degree with attachment, and freshers are trained. You may join on the payroll, through an agency, or — for a parastatal — via an advertised process. No real employer ever asks you to pay to be hired.
Salary and benefits
Indicative Mabati Rolling Mills salaries in Kenya
Wages are paid monthly into your bank account, gross before PAYE, NSSF, SHIF and the housing levy. Reputable employers also give private medical cover and employer group life insurance. The amounts in the table are an indicative monthly guide, not fixed figures.
| Rolling / coating / packing operative (entry) |
KSh 18,000–35,000 |
| Machine operator / plant technician |
KSh 32,000–72,000 |
| Senior technician / shift supervisor |
KSh 68,000–140,000+ |
| Benefits |
NSSF, SHIF, pension, private medical cover, group life |
Note: Amounts are indicative monthly pay in Kenyan shillings (KSh); what you take home depends on the employer, location, experience, shift and allowances, and is after PAYE, NSSF, SHIF and the housing levy. The figures sit at or above the gazetted minimum wage for your category. Benefits such as the NSSF pension and SHIF cover apply by eligibility and policy — confirm the exact current offer.
Wages are transferred monthly to your bank account, quoted gross with PAYE, NSSF, SHIF and the housing levy taken off. You build an NSSF pension, get SHIF health cover (and often private medical insurance), and are covered for workplace injury under WIBA. Pay meets or beats the gazetted minimum wage for your category. Building a steady income and a good record makes a SACCO or bank loan, asset finance or a home mortgage easier to access.
Key skills and qualities employers look for
Skills that help you get hired and promoted:
- ✓Safety awareness, correct PPE use and workplace hygiene
- ✓Reliability and punctuality for day and night shifts
- ✓Running and cleaning production and packing machines
- ✓Attention to quality, weight and seal integrity
- ✓Stamina for standing, repetitive, hands-on work
- ✓Teamwork and a willingness to learn and improve
What the Mabati Rolling Mills worker job involves
On the plant you feed steel coils and materials, operate or monitor rolling, coating, profiling and cutting equipment, and carry out quality, coating and dimension checks on roofing and steel products. You pack and load finished sheets, handle materials under strict safety rules, keep your area clean and safe, follow lockout and PPE rules, and report faults. With NITA-supported training and experience you move up to machine operator, trade technician and shift supervisor.
Major hiring locations and employers
Mabati Rolling Mills (Safal Group) operates plants at Mariakani (Mombasa), Athi River and Nairobi, hiring directly and through contract partners. This article is independent and not affiliated with Mabati Rolling Mills or the Safal Group; the name is used only to describe the role type. Apply only through the company’s official careers page or verified recruitment channels, never through anyone charging a fee. Reputable manufacturers offer a contract, NSSF, SHIF, pension, private medical cover, group life and allowances, with progression to operator, technician and supervisor.
Cost of living, savings and settling in
Get the money side right from the start. Relocating means planning for rent, daily transport and a cushion before your first salary, so check whether the employer runs a staff bus, canteen or housing allowance. As your income and record build, a SACCO loan, a vehicle on asset finance or in time a mortgage for real estate become realistic — hold on to every payslip, your appointment letter and bank statements.
How to apply, step by step
1
Check official listings
Watch the employer’s careers page, a parastatal’s advert or verified portals, confirm the role, site and timings, and prepare to apply the right way.
2
Assemble your file
Put together a short CV with your National ID, KRA PIN, bank details, KCSE or higher certificates and photographs.
3
Apply and interview
Apply through the official channel and attend the interview or walk-in on time; be ready for a short test or trial in some roles.
4
Onboard after checks
After selection, document, reference and medical checks, take your appointment letter and report — HR registers your NSSF, SHIF and salary account. Joining is always free.
⚠ Avoid job scams
Treat job fraud as a real risk. No genuine employer or agent charges an application, medical or training fee to hire you, and none will ever ask for your bank or M-Pesa PIN. Offers that skip the interview, pushy ‘recruiters’ on messaging apps and fee-charging links are classic warning signs. Confirm with the employer directly, apply through official channels only, and report anything suspicious to the DCI or the EACC.
Career growth and progression
1
Get the fundamentals right
Spend your early months mastering the work, safety and quality standards, and earning a name for reliability and good conduct.
2
Build specialist skills
Add deeper machine, process or technical expertise (NITA and trade-test routes help) to move into a senior or technician role.
3
Lead and mentor
Coordinate a team or shift and train new joiners as you rise to team leader or supervisor.
4
Step up to management
Head toward operations or plant management, and with further study into maintenance engineering, quality, safety or supply chain roles.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Mabati Rolling Mills worker do?
They feed steel coils and materials, operate or monitor rolling, coating, profiling and cutting equipment, run quality, coating and dimension checks, pack and load finished sheets, and keep the area safe, following PPE and lockout rules.
How much do Mabati Rolling Mills jobs pay?
Indicatively, entry rolling, coating or packing operatives earn about KSh 18,000–35,000 a month, machine operators or technicians KSh 32,000–72,000, and senior technicians or supervisors KSh 68,000–140,000 or more, plus NSSF, SHIF, pension and medical cover.
Who can apply?
Kenyan citizens aged 18 or above with a National ID, a KRA PIN and a bank account. A KCSE suits operative roles and a trade test or diploma technical posts; freshers and trainees are welcome. Safety discipline and reliability matter most.
Are NSSF, SHIF and pension provided?
Yes, with a reputable employer — NSSF, SHIF cover under the SHA, a pension or provident scheme, private medical insurance, group life and WIBA. A steady salary also helps with a SACCO or personal loan or asset finance.
Will I be on-roll or on contract?
Both are used — direct payroll and outsourced/contract staff. Either way a genuine employer verifies your documents and never charges a joining fee.
How do I apply and avoid scams?
Apply through the official careers page or verified recruitment channels. No genuine employer charges an application or training fee. Never pay for a job or share your bank or M-Pesa PIN, and report fraud to the DCI or the EACC.
Final word
Mabati Rolling Mills roles are a solid entry into Kenya’s well-benefited manufacturing sector, with training, a monthly salary and benefits like NSSF, SHIF, pension, medical cover and group life. If you are safety-minded, reliable and ready for shift work, it is a dependable start with growth into operator, technician and supervisor roles — apply only through official channels, and never pay anyone for a job.
Disclaimer: This guide offers general awareness information about jobs in Kenya and is not legal or financial advice. The salaries shown are indicative monthly amounts in Kenyan shillings (KSh) and differ by employer, location, experience, shift and allowances, and take-home follows deductions for PAYE, NSSF, SHIF and the housing levy. Pay is at or above the gazetted minimum wage for the category. Benefits such as the NSSF pension, SHIF cover, private medical insurance, group life and WIBA apply only as per eligibility and policy, and rules change over time. Confirm the current position with the employer and official bodies — the NSSF, the SHA, the KRA and the Ministry of Labour — before you act. No honest employer or agent charges you to get a job; never pay a fee or share your bank or M-Pesa PIN, and report fraud to the DCI or the EACC.
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