Position: Auto Mechanic

Company: Varun Beverages Limited

Department: Transport / Fleet Maintenance

Location: Lusaka

Job Summary

Responsible for servicing, repair and maintenance of company vehicles and equipment to ensure safe and reliable fleet operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out engine overhauls, gearbox, clutch, brakes, suspension and general repairs
• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance and vehicle inspections
• Diagnose mechanical faults and recommend corrective actions
• Maintain and service forklifts, trucks and light vehicles
• Ensure proper use of tools and adherence to workshop safety procedures
• Maintain service records and spare parts usage
• Support breakdowns and roadside repairs when required

Minimum Qualification

• Diploma in Automotive Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or relevant field

Experience Required

• Minimum 5 years experience as Auto Mechanic in transport, logistics or FMCG environment
• Experience with diesel engines, trucks and refrigeration units is preferred

Key Skills

• Hands-on experience with engine diagnostics and heavy-duty vehicles
• Ability to read technical manuals and workshop manuals
• Problem-solving and time management skills
• Valid driver’s license is an added advantage

• Diagnose and repair faults in vehicle wiring, batteries, alternators, starters, lights, and sensors
• Maintain and troubleshoot ECU, GPS trackers, and refrigeration truck electrical systems
• Carry out preventive maintenance on fleet vehicles as per schedule
• Install accessories, radios, alarms, and electrical components
• Read electrical diagrams and use diagnostic tools
• Maintain job cards, spare parts records and report major breakdowns
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and workshop housekeeping
• Carry out engine overhauls, gearbox, clutch, brakes, suspension and general repairs
• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance and vehicle inspections
• Diagnose mechanical faults and recommend corrective actions
• Maintain and service forklifts, trucks and light vehicles
• Ensure proper use of tools and adherence to workshop safety procedures
• Maintain service records and spare parts usage
• Support breakdowns and roadside repairs when required

• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding skills
• Knowledge of 12V/24V systems, CAN bus and diagnostics
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Team player with valid driver’s license added advantage
• Hands-on experience with engine diagnostics and heavy-duty vehicles
• Ability to read technical manuals and workshop manuals
• Problem-solving and time management skills
• Valid driver’s license is an added advantage

• Diploma in Auto Electrical Engineering / Electrical Engineering or relevant field
• Diploma in Automotive Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or relevant field