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Job Description

Our client, a leading beverage manufacturer in Zambia, is seeking ambitious individuals to fill the following vacancy.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor engines, generators, boilers, compressors, and pumps.
• Perform routine inspections of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Monitor parameters (temperature, pressure, vibration, fuel consumption).
• Identify faults and respond to alarms or abnormal conditions.
• Carry out basic maintenance and assist with major repairs.
• Maintain logs, reports, and operating records.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational procedures.
• Coordinate with maintenance, electrical, and control room teams.
• Respond to emergencies (fires, leaks, power failures, shutdowns).

Technical Skills

• Engine systems (diesel, gas, turbine engines).
• Mechanical systems (pumps, valves, compressors, gearboxes).
• Electrical basics (generators, motors, switchgear).
• Instrumentation and controls.
• Lubrication and fuel systems.
• Cooling and ventilation systems.
• Preventive maintenance techniques.
• Fault diagnosis and troubleshooting.
• Reading P&IDs, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Use of measuring tools (pressure gauges, multimeters, vibration tools).

Competences

• Strong safety awareness.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Effective team communication.
• Readiness for shift work.
• Emergency response capability.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualification as an Electrical / Mechanical Technician, or in any Science or Engineering discipline (including Chemical Engineering).
• 3–5+ years’ experience in maltings, breweries, food processing, grain handling, or heavy industrial plants.
• Experience working shift work, standby, or call-outs.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.

Attributes

• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
• Effective time management and ability to prioritise breakdowns.
• Good communication with production and engineering teams.
• Physically fit and comfortable in industrial environments.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and safety-conscious.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send the following documents to info@ezeroutsource.com, finance@ezeroutsource.com and support@findershub.co.zm 

• Latest CV (including contact details).
• Copies of qualifications.
• Copy of NRC.
• Last salary and desired salary.

Deadline: 31^st January 2026

Note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within a month.

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