Background

Zambeef Products PLC is the largest integrated cold chain food products and agribusiness company in Zambia and one of the largest in the Southern Africa region. It is involved in the primary production, processing, distribution and retailing of beef, chicken, pork, eggs, dairy, fish, flour, stock feed and day-old chicks throughout Zambia and the surrounding region.

Zambeef Products PLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic candidate for the role outlined below. Women are therefore encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Managing the overall function of the Mechanical Workshop.
• Managing planned preventative and corrective mechanical maintenance on all of the company's vehicles.
• Diagnosing, adjusting, repairing overhaul vehicles, maintaining and repairing any type of diesel engines.
• Inspecting and verifying dimensions and clearance of parts to ensure conformance to factory specification.
• Allocating and supervising work on a daily basis to the Mechanics team.
• Monitoring progress and inspecting completed work to ensure the required standards are achieved by the Mechanics.
• Undertaking unplanned work resulting from breakdown and emergencies, which is to be dealt with in efficient manner (24 hour call out).
• Ensuring all log books, requisition books and departmental records are effectively maintained to enable stock control, ordering of parts and all other workshop functions operate efficiently.
• Determining vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Producing weekly, monthly and annual statistics and reports.
• Rewiring ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
• Repairing radiator leaks.
• Installing and repair accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers.
• Examining vehicles to determine the extent of damage or malfunctions.
• Test driving vehicles, and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analysers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• 2 years or more proven experience as a Mechanic.
• Ability to follow established procedures and practices and read instruction, blueprints etc.
• Qualified as a Diesel Mechanic.
• Diploma in Heavy Duty Mechanics
• Valid Driver’s
• Computer literate

Attributes

• Excellent knowledge of machinery and hydraulic, electrical and other systems and their components.
• A strong commitment to all health and safety guidelines.
• Aptitude in using various hand tools and precision measurement tools.
• Very good physical strength and stamina.
• Able to work on FAW, SHACMAN and DAF

Additional Notes

NB. All applicants must verify their local qualifications and/or verify and evaluate their foreign qualifications with the Zambia Qualifications Authority.

Zambeef Products PLC values gender diversity in the recruitment process, and as we promote gender equality, women are encouraged to apply.

• Managing the overall function of the Mechanical Workshop.
• Managing planned preventative and corrective mechanical maintenance on all of the company's vehicles.
• Diagnosing, adjusting, repairing overhaul vehicles, maintaining and repairing any type of diesel engines.
• Inspecting and verifying dimensions and clearance of parts to ensure conformance to factory specification.
• Allocating and supervising work on a daily basis to the Mechanics team.
• Monitoring progress and inspecting completed work to ensure the required standards are achieved by the Mechanics.
• Undertaking unplanned work resulting from breakdown and emergencies, which is to be dealt with in efficient manner (24 hour call out).
• Ensuring all log books, requisition books and departmental records are effectively maintained to enable stock control, ordering of parts and all other workshop functions operate efficiently.
• Determining vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Producing weekly, monthly and annual statistics and reports.
• Rewiring ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
• Repairing radiator leaks.
• Installing and repair accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers.
• Examining vehicles to determine the extent of damage or malfunctions.
• Test driving vehicles, and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analysers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices

• Excellent knowledge of machinery and hydraulic, electrical and other systems and their components.
• A strong commitment to all health and safety guidelines.
• Aptitude in using various hand tools and precision measurement tools.
• Very good physical strength and stamina.
• Able to work on FAW, SHACMAN and DAF

• Grade 12
• 2 years or more proven experience as a Mechanic.
• Ability to follow established procedures and practices and read instruction, blueprints etc.
• Qualified as a Diesel Mechanic.
• Diploma in Heavy Duty Mechanics
• Valid Driver’s
• Computer literate