Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

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.

Responsibilities or duties

Procuring job requests involving the breakdown of machinery/equipment in the factory, physically checking the same and diagnosing faults to determine the cause and extent of the damage and material requirements to repair the same.

Carrying out daily inspections of the plant to ascertain if all machines and equipment are functioning as per normal, including holes forming within transportation systems.

Undertaking repairing work involving stripping, checking, removing/replacing worn out parts, welding and steel fabrication and checking general mechanical conditions of the same to ensure continuous operations and achieve production targets.

Adhering to planned maintenance schedules by carrying out servicing/ maintenance work, involving the possibility of welding and fabricating steel components and checking the mechanical condition of the same to prevent excessive wear and tear and enhance prolonged life.

Carrying out test runs of machinery/ equipment, repaired/maintained to determine the quality of the workmanship before 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 submits the same to the superior, and completes 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 his colleagues in line with the company's manpower policies.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Full grade 12 Certificate with 5 credits.

Craft Certificate in Metal Fabrication

Member of EIZ

Experience needed

3 years relevant experience.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Ability to analyse and diagnose defects on plant/machinery/equipment and effect corrective measures.

Ability to use mechanical and metal fabrication tools

Good writing skills.

Communication

Creativity and Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

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.

• Procuring job requests involving the breakdown of machinery/equipment in the factory, physically checking the same and diagnosing faults to determine the cause and extent of the damage and material requirements to repair the same.
• Carrying out daily inspections of the plant to ascertain if all machines and equipment are functioning as per normal, including holes forming within transportation systems.
• Undertaking repairing work involving stripping, checking, removing/replacing worn out parts, welding and steel fabrication and checking general mechanical conditions of the same to ensure continuous operations and achieve production targets.
• Adhering to planned maintenance schedules by carrying out servicing/ maintenance work, involving the possibility of welding and fabricating steel components and checking the mechanical condition of the same to prevent excessive wear and tear and enhance prolonged life.
• Carrying out test runs of machinery/ equipment, repaired/maintained to determine the quality of the workmanship before 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 submits the same to the superior, and completes 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 his colleagues in line with the company's manpower policies.

• Ability to analyse and diagnose defects on plant/machinery/equipment and effect corrective measures.
• Ability to use mechanical and metal fabrication tools
• Good writing skills.
• Communication
• Creativity and Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Interpersonal Skills

• Full grade 12 Certificate with 5 credits.
• Craft Certificate in Metal Fabrication
• Member of EIZ