Boiler Maker

Job description

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.

BOILER MAKER- NOVATEK LUSAKA (01)

The Required Skills for this Role Include:

In conjunction with the boilermaker supervisor, procures job requests involving the breakdown of machinery/equipment in the factory, physically checks the same and diagnoses faults to determine cause, and extent of damage, and material requirements to repair the same.
Carrying out daily inspections of the plant in order 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 in order 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 in order to prevent excessive wear and tear and enhance prolonged life.
In conjunction with the mechanical supervisor, carries out test runs of machinery/ equipment, repaired/maintained to determine quality of the workmanship prior to handing over the same, to the superior for further tests and finally hand over to the end users.
Preparing lists of spares/materials required and submits same to 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 company manpower policies.

The Required Qualifications are:

Full grade 12 certificate with 5 credits.
Craft certificate in metal fabrication
3 years relevant experience.
Member of EIZ

The Required Attributes Include:

Ability to analyze 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

Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to submit their application letters, with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates, and contact details of three (3) referees in PDF format as a single document, to:

THE HR OPERATIONS MANAGER

Zambeef Products PLC

P/B 17, Woodlands

Lusaka or

Email: Recruitment@zambeef.co.zm

NB. All internal applicants are required to get approval from their Heads of Departments before applying for the job. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Zambeef Products PLC values gender diversity in the recruitment process as we promote gender equality.

All applicants must verify their local qualifications and/or verify and evaluate their foreign qualifications with the Zambia Qualifications Authority.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 22nd August 2025.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.