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, 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 role outlined below.
MECHANICAL FITTER – MPONGWE FLOURMILL (X1)
The Required Skills for this Role include:
- Repairing all equipment following information from manufacturer’s specifications using hand tools and test requirements.
- Participating in the installation or modification of plant equipment.
- Carrying out daily inspections of the plant equipment in order to ascertain any deviations.
- Undertaking repair works involving stripping, checking, removal/replacing worn out parts, filters, tightening loose belts and nuts and checking general mechanical conditions in order to achieve the desired machine and factory efficiencies.
- Carry out machine serving, changing of oil, filters, worn out parts, greasing, lubricating and checking the mechanical condition of plant equipment in order to prevent excessive wear and tear.
- Preparing lists of spares or materials is required and submit to the superiors.
- Adhering to planned maintenance schedules for all plant equipment and complete the maintenance schedule log and job cards.
- Completing filling of job cards.
- Carrying out preventive maintenance of all milling machines.
- Liasing with laboratory and milling personnel on issues concerning quality.
- Completing all maintenance related documentations before knocking off.
- Adhering to the company policies. i.e. Food safety policies, safety policies, quality policy and grievance procedure.
- Attending weekly tools box meetings and food safety meetings.
- Wearing personal protective clothing to the requirements of the job and in accordance of the factory Act. i.e. Work suite, safety boots and gloves.
- Adhering to the company policies. i.e. food safety policies, safety policies, quality policies, environmental policies and grievance policy.
- Performing any other task assigned to him by the supervisor.
- Will be responsible for maintaining a hygiene environment.
The Required Qualifications are:
- Full Grade 12 Certificate
- 3 years of experience in manufacturing/ processing roles, demonstrating progressively increasing responsibility, with success in all or most of the sub-functional areas.
- Diploma/ Craft Certificate qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
The Required Attributes include:
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Strong leadership experience
- Industrial Affairs experience.
Candidates meeting the above criteria should submit their application letters with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of certificates, including contact details of three (3) referees and should be addressed to:
THE HR OPERATIONS MANAGER
Zambeef Products PLC
P/B 17, Woodlands
Lusaka or
Email: Recruitment@zambeef.co.zm
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.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 17th July, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
