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9 Oct 2025

Diesel Mechanic at Chilanga Cement PLC

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Interested applicants should fill in the attached internal application form and submit it together with their updated CVs, application letter, and scanned copies of qualifications to the address below no later than the end of the day Monday, 13th October, 2025.

DIESEL MECHANIC (x1)

Overall Mission of the Role:
The incumbent will have the responsibility of maintaining and repairing Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME), including running diagnostic tests on all diesel-powered machines/vehicles, maintaining detailed maintenance records and upholding world class mobile workshop maintenance/safety standards.


Main Responsibilities:

  • Carrying out daily inspections on Heavy Mobile equipment

  • Carry out scheduled OEM maintenance on all Diesel Machines

  • Preparing equipment and tools to be used

  • Carrying out corrective planned maintenance

  • Maintain all critical service parts (Original or OEM) in stores

  • Ensure all reference OEM manuals for every equipment are filed in Technical Documentation

  • Attend to breakdowns quickly

  • Maximizing equipment efficiency through modern Condition Monitoring Techniques

  • Fault finding on Loaders, Cranes, Diesel Generators, Light Vehicles, Locomotives and Bulk Tanker Trucks

  • Completing work orders in CMMS (Maximo)

  • Performing ad hoc duties as and when required

  • Ensure that all tasks are carried out in line with company H&S procedures and advisories including suitable risk assessments, safe systems of work and permits to work

  • Performs any other tasks assigned by superiors


Educational Background & Experience

  • Advanced Craft Certificate or Diploma in Mechanics/HER

  • Minimum of 3 years’ work experience in fault finding, maintenance & repairs of HME/mobile crushing equipment for Diploma holders and 5 years for Technicians.

  • Experience in mining/quarry environment would serve as an advantage.

  • Must be a registered member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia

Technical and Behavioral skills

  • OEM Specialised Certification training on FELs/TLBs will be added advantage

  • Proven abilities in Math, reading, mechanical aptitude and logical thinking

  • Knowledge of safety equipment, rules and regulations.

  • Applicants must be willing to work irregular hours.

  • Must be able to read hydraulic schematics and electrical drawing.

  • Strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment

  • Multi-discipline mechanical knowledge

  • Must be a team player.

  • High levels of accuracy.

  • Reliable and self-driven

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Method of Application

Interested applicants should fill in the attached internal application form and submit it together with their updated CVs, application letter and scanned copies of qualifications to the address below no later than end of day Monday, 13th October, 2025.

Applicants should ensure that the position they are applying for is clearly written in the subject of the email. Only emailed applications will be accepted and should be sent to:

E-Mail Address: [email protected]



Please also note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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