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Job Description

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

Key Responsibilities

Technical

• Mechanical maintenance and repair of equipment (steep tanks, germination vessels, kilns, conveyors, elevators).
• Installation, alignment, and servicing of gearboxes, bearings, shafts, chains, belts, and couplings.
• Preventive and predictive maintenance (PM schedules, lubrication management, condition monitoring).
• Fault-finding and breakdown troubleshooting under production pressure.
• Basic hydraulics and pneumatics (valves, cylinders, compressors, air lines).
• Welding and fabrication (MIG/TIG/arc) for plant repairs and modifications.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and manuals.

Plant & Process Knowledge

• Understanding of production processes: steeping, germination, kilning, screening, and storage.
• Experience with grain handling systems (silos, augers, bucket elevators).
• Awareness of food-grade standards and contamination prevention.
• Knowledge of dust control and explosion-risk environments (ATEX awareness is a strong advantage).

Electrical & Control Exposure (Advantageous)

• Basic electrical fault-finding (motors, sensors, limit switches).
• Motor maintenance and alignment.
• Understanding of PLC-controlled machinery (mechanical interface, not programming).
• Lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures.

Safety & Compliance

• Strong adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Safe work practices in confined spaces and at heights.
• Knowledge of permit-to-work systems.
• Housekeeping and maintenance documentation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Trade qualification as a Mechanical Artisan / Fitter / Millwright.
• 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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