Background

National Breweries Plc, Zambia’s foremost producer and distributor of Traditional African Beer, is seeking a skilled and motivated Automotive Mechanic to join our dedicated workshop team in Ndola. This opportunity is ideal for professionals looking to contribute to vehicle maintenance operations within a dynamic company.

About the Automotive Mechanic Role in Ndola

This full-time, permanent position is based in Ndola, Copperbelt Province. As an Automotive Mechanic, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and safety of our delivery vehicles and forklifts, supporting both local and long-distance transport activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs: Service, repair, and maintain delivery vehicles and forklifts to guarantee roadworthiness.
• Perform routine vehicle inspections and monitor their condition to prevent unexpected breakdowns.
• Respond swiftly to vehicle breakdowns and emergencies, conducting thorough failure analyses on faulty components.
• Maintenance Planning: Execute scheduled maintenance plans under the guidance of the Fleet Supervisor and apply modifications to enhance vehicle performance and reliability.
• Health, Safety & Housekeeping: Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workshop environment while strictly adhering to safety protocols and company policies.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records, prepare detailed reports on vehicle repairs and transport stock, and ensure proper documentation management.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Grade 12 Certificate.
• Craft Certificate or Diploma in Automotive Mechanics.
• Valid Class C Driver’s License.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in automotive repair and maintenance.

• Service, repair, and maintain delivery vehicles and forklifts to guarantee roadworthiness.
• Perform routine vehicle inspections and monitor their condition to prevent unexpected breakdowns.
• Respond swiftly to vehicle breakdowns and emergencies, conducting thorough failure analyses on faulty components.
• Execute scheduled maintenance plans under the guidance of the Fleet Supervisor and apply modifications to enhance vehicle performance and reliability.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workshop environment while strictly adhering to safety protocols and company policies.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records, prepare detailed reports on vehicle repairs and transport stock, and ensure proper documentation management.

• Automotive repair and maintenance
• Vehicle inspection
• Failure analysis
• Maintenance planning
• Safety protocols adherence
• Documentation and reporting

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Craft Certificate or Diploma in Automotive Mechanics
• Valid Class C Driver’s License