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, stockfeed and day-old chicks throughout Zambia and the surrounding region.

Zambeef Products PLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic candidate for the role outlined below. Women are therefore encouraged to apply.

MAINTENANCE PLANNER – ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT NOVATEK (x1)

The Required Skills for this Role Include:

• In conjunction with superior, raises job cards and issues to artisans, follows up progress on opened job- cards, carries out filling and generates reports from the same
• In collaboration with Engineering Stores Clerk, ensures that minimum stock levels of critical spares are maintained, and routinely follows-up with procurement on new stock or services ordered
• In conjunction with the Safety Officer and/or other Supervisors, carries out Risk Assessments prior to task execution, detailing the work procedure
• Co-ordinate Plant Condition Monitoring (including walk-around checks), activities in close collaboration with the Supervisors; keeping records of the same
• In consultation with the Supervisors, do work scheduling, estimating the hours and man-power needed to effectively execute the  task
• Ensures adherence to EHS standards e.g. ISO/ZABS
• Document Control e.g. Engineering Drawings/Manuals/Technical publications
• Accurately measure maintenance activities and report accordingly
• Compiling/delivering reports from the CMMS programme, regarding the work execution/management

The Required Qualifications are:

• Grade 12 certificate
• Minimum craft certificate in Mechanical or Electrical
• Three(3) to five(5) years’ experience
• A member of Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)

The Required Attributes Include:

• Ability to identify and accurately describe Mechanical and Electrical spares
• Ability to read and interpret suppliers’ manuals and drawings
• Ability to learn and apply best practices in maintenance
• Ability to organise and plan tasks
• Numerical and Computational Skills
• Communication
• Creativity and Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Interpersonal Skills