• Company: Coca-Cola Beverages Zambia
• Location: Zambia
• State: Lusaka
• Job type: Full-Time
• Job category: Engineering Jobs in Zambia

Job Description

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Closing Date	2025/11/25
Reference Number	CCB251119-4
Job Title	DIESEL MECHANIC
Job Category	Logistics
Company	Coca-Cola Beverages Zambia
Job Type	Permanent
Location – Country	Zambia
Location – Province	Not Applicable
Location – Town / City	LUSAKA
Job Description	Diesel Mechanic will ensure safe and uninterrupted operation of the vehicle and forklift equipment through regular planned maintenance of the equipment.  To ensure minimum downtime (maximum availability) of distribution vehicles and forklifts. The position reports into the Fleet Team Leader.
Key Duties & Responsibilities	Perform routine checklist and report all abnormalities to the Fleet Team Leader Maintenance and repairs carried out as per works order. Meeting all the quality requirements Information collated, documented and feedback provided to relevant internal customers Works order obtained for all planned activities from maintenance planner/ Fleet Team Leader. All relevant information obtained to conduct activities Spares and tools required are located and obtained Jobs prioritized to maximize quality and distribution vehicle/forklift availability (within set maintenance schedule) Permission to stop vehicles and time required is negotiated with relevant customers. Feedback provided timeously to planner/ fleet team leader on deviations to schedule an on work to be completed Failures/ problems/ deviations investigated and root causes identified, verified and corrective action taken according to procedures Spares and tools obtained using the appropriate systems as per work instruction Breakdowns repaired with the minimum productive downtime Support/ specialist called in immediately if it is identified that repair cannot be effected without further support Report on breakdowns & repairs carried out and completed as per work instructions Provide feedback on causes of breakdowns during the 5WHY investigation process. Assist in “Basic Route Cause” analysis process. Understand which parts of the machinery needs particular attention. Constantly assess equipment operation in order to detect in advance any potential break-downs Make sound judgements about whether or not to stop the vehicle/forklift when problems are identified Agile in thinking and nimble in decision making Simplifies the decision making process for self and others Efficiently applies rigour and operating discipline to ensure decisions are made on a timely basis Proven ability to foresee and take action against potential risks to the business/system as a whole
Skills, Experience & Education	Grade 12 with at 5 credits Minimum requirement: Diploma in Vehicle Mechanic and Trade Tested Added advantage: UniversityDiploma in mechanical engineering Experience in Hydraulic Equipment Minimum 5 years vehicle maintenance experience 3 Years practical experience in a Fleet workshop. Team player Resilient and energetic Heavy Duty driver’s licence

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Closing Date : 28th November, 2025.

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