Mechanical Fitter
2025-06-13T12:20:08+00:00
Zambeef Products PLC
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FULL_TIME
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Science & Engineering
2025-06-30T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
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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, leather, shoes, 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 enthusiastic candidates for the roles outlined below.
MECHANICAL FITTER – (NOVATEK LUSAKA) (01)
The Required Skills for this Role Include:
- Procuring job request’s involving the breakdown of machinery/equipment, repaired/maintained to determine the quality of the workmanship machinery/equipment in the factory, physically checking the same and diagnosing faults to determine cause, and extent of damage and material requirements to repair the same.
- Carrying out daily inspections of the plant in order to ascertain if all machines and equipment are functioning as per normal. Should he discover any abnormalities he is to immediately bring this to the attention of his superior, as this could affect production targets.
- Undertaking repair work involving stripping, checking, removing/replacing worn out Mechanical parts, tightening loose bolts and nuts and checking general mechanical conditions of same in order to ensure continuous operations and achieve production targets.
- Adhering to planned maintenance schedules by carrying out servicing/ maintenance work, involving the changing of oil’s, filters, worn out parts, greasing/ lubricating and checking mechanical condition of same in order to prevent excessive wear and tear and enhance prolonged life.
- Carrying out test runs prior to handing over the same, to the superior for further tests and finally handing over to the end users.
- Preparing lists of spares/materials required and submitting the same to the superior and completing Job Cards reports on all work carried out highlighting work done, spares/materials consumption, downtime, etc. for the attention of the superior.
- Motivating and developing a good working relationship with colleagues in line with company manpower policies.
- Will be responsible for maintaining the quality and feed safety management system.
The Required Qualifications are:
- Full grade 12 Certificate
- Craft Certificate in Mechanical Fitting
- 3 years relevant experience, knowledge and experience in Feed Mill operations is an added advantage.
- EIZ membership
The Required Attributes Include:
- Ability to use mechanical tools
- Communication
- Creativity and Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Interpersonal Skills
- Mathematical calculations for tolerances, calculations of quantities
Procuring job request’s involving the breakdown of machinery/equipment, repaired/maintained to determine the quality of the workmanship machinery/equipment in the factory, physically checking the same and diagnosing faults to determine cause, and extent of damage and material requirements to repair the same. Carrying out daily inspections of the plant in order to ascertain if all machines and equipment are functioning as per normal. Should he discover any abnormalities he is to immediately bring this to the attention of his superior, as this could affect production targets. Undertaking repair work involving stripping, checking, removing/replacing worn out Mechanical parts, tightening loose bolts and nuts and checking general mechanical conditions of same in order to ensure continuous operations and achieve production targets. Adhering to planned maintenance schedules by carrying out servicing/ maintenance work, involving the changing of oil’s, filters, worn out parts, greasing/ lubricating and checking mechanical condition of same in order to prevent excessive wear and tear and enhance prolonged life. Carrying out test runs prior to handing over the same, to the superior for further tests and finally handing over to the end users. Preparing lists of spares/materials required and submitting the same to the superior and completing Job Cards reports on all work carried out highlighting work done, spares/materials consumption, downtime, etc. for the attention of the superior. Motivating and developing a good working relationship with colleagues in line with company manpower policies. Will be responsible for maintaining the quality and feed safety management system.
The Required Qualifications are: Full grade 12 Certificate Craft Certificate in Mechanical Fitting 3 years relevant experience, knowledge and experience in Feed Mill operations is an added advantage. EIZ membership The Required Attributes Include: Ability to use mechanical tools Communication Creativity and Problem-Solving Attention to Detail Interpersonal Skills Mathematical calculations for tolerances, calculations of quantities
Procuring job request’s involving the breakdown of machinery/equipment, repaired/maintained to determine the quality of the workmanship machinery/equipment in the factory, physically checking the same and diagnosing faults to determine cause, and extent of damage and material requirements to repair the same. Carrying out daily inspections of the plant in order to ascertain if all machines and equipment are functioning as per normal. Should he discover any abnormalities he is to immediately bring this to the attention of his superior, as this could affect production targets. Undertaking repair work involving stripping, checking, removing/replacing worn out Mechanical parts, tightening loose bolts and nuts and checking general mechanical conditions of same in order to ensure continuous operations and achieve production targets. Adhering to planned maintenance schedules by carrying out servicing/ maintenance work, involving the changing of oil’s, filters, worn out parts, greasing/ lubricating and checking mechanical condition of same in order to prevent excessive wear and tear and enhance prolonged life. Carrying out test runs prior to handing over the same, to the superior for further tests and finally handing over to the end users. Preparing lists of spares/materials required and submitting the same to the superior and completing Job Cards reports on all work carried out highlighting work done, spares/materials consumption, downtime, etc. for the attention of the superior. Motivating and developing a good working relationship with colleagues in line with company manpower policies. Will be responsible for maintaining the quality and feed safety management system.
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Vacancy title:
Mechanical Fitter
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Category: Science & Engineering]
Jobs at:
Zambeef Products PLC
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, June 30 2025
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, June 13 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
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, leather, shoes, 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 enthusiastic candidates for the roles outlined below.
MECHANICAL FITTER – (NOVATEK LUSAKA) (01)
The Required Skills for this Role Include:
- Procuring job request’s involving the breakdown of machinery/equipment, repaired/maintained to determine the quality of the workmanship machinery/equipment in the factory, physically checking the same and diagnosing faults to determine cause, and extent of damage and material requirements to repair the same.
- Carrying out daily inspections of the plant in order to ascertain if all machines and equipment are functioning as per normal. Should he discover any abnormalities he is to immediately bring this to the attention of his superior, as this could affect production targets.
- Undertaking repair work involving stripping, checking, removing/replacing worn out Mechanical parts, tightening loose bolts and nuts and checking general mechanical conditions of same in order to ensure continuous operations and achieve production targets.
- Adhering to planned maintenance schedules by carrying out servicing/ maintenance work, involving the changing of oil’s, filters, worn out parts, greasing/ lubricating and checking mechanical condition of same in order to prevent excessive wear and tear and enhance prolonged life.
- Carrying out test runs prior to handing over the same, to the superior for further tests and finally handing over to the end users.
- Preparing lists of spares/materials required and submitting the same to the superior and completing Job Cards reports on all work carried out highlighting work done, spares/materials consumption, downtime, etc. for the attention of the superior.
- Motivating and developing a good working relationship with colleagues in line with company manpower policies.
- Will be responsible for maintaining the quality and feed safety management system.
The Required Qualifications are:
- Full grade 12 Certificate
- Craft Certificate in Mechanical Fitting
- 3 years relevant experience, knowledge and experience in Feed Mill operations is an added advantage.
- EIZ membership
The Required Attributes Include:
- Ability to use mechanical tools
- Communication
- Creativity and Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Interpersonal Skills
- Mathematical calculations for tolerances, calculations of quantities
Work Hours: 8
Experience: No Requirements
Level of Education: professional certificate
Job application procedure
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- Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to submit their application letters, with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates, and contact details of three (3) referees in PDF format as a single document, to:
- THE HR OPERATIONS MANAGER
- Zambeef Products PLC
- P/B 17, Woodlands
- Lusaka or
- Email: Recruitment@zambeef.co.zm
- 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.
- The closing date for receipt of applications is 19th June, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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