Multiple Positions

Job description

VARUN BEVERAGES ZAMBIA LIMITED – LUSAKA

JOB TITLE: Utility Supervisor

Job Summary: Oversee daily utility operations to ensure continuous supply of power, water, steam, refrigeration, and compressed air.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise utility technicians and schedule preventive maintenance

Monitor utilities performance, utilities readings and energy consumption

Troubleshoot breakdowns and coordinate repairs

Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards

Minimum Qualification:

Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or relevant field + 3 years’ experience

2. Electrician

Job Summary: Install, maintain and repair electrical systems and equipment in plant.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain LT panels, motors, control panels and PLC systems

Diagnose electrical faults and carry out corrective maintenance

Conduct preventive maintenance and maintain electrical records

Ensure adherence to electrical safety standards

Minimum Qualification:

Diploma in Electrical Engineering + 2 years experience

3. Refrigeration Operator

Job Summary: Operate and monitor refrigeration, chillers and cold room systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitor pressures, temperatures, refrigerant levels

Carry out routine checks and log parameters

Report faults and assist in maintenance activities

Ensure safe handling of refrigerants

Minimum Qualification:

Diploma in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning / Mechanical Engineering + 2 years experience

4. Welder

Job Summary: Perform welding, fabrication and repair of metal structures and pipelines.

Key Responsibilities:

Fabricate and repair equipment, pipes, structures

Read engineering drawings and take measurements

Maintain welding tools and ensure safety compliance

Support maintenance during breakdowns

Minimum Qualification:

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Welding Technology + 2 years’ experience.

5. AC / Refrigeration Technician

Job Summary:

Install, maintain and troubleshoot AC and refrigeration systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Service AC units, cold rooms, chillers and HVAC systems

Diagnose faults and perform repairs

Conduct preventive maintenance and maintain service records

Ensure compliance with safety and refrigerant handling standards

Minimum Qualification:

Diploma in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning / Mechanical Engineering + 2 years experience

LABORATORY DEPARTMENT

1. Lab Manager

Job Summary: Lead laboratory operations and ensure quality testing is done per standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise lab staff and daily testing activities

Ensure GMP, GLP and food safety compliance

Review and approve lab reports and COAs

Coordinate with production and QA on quality issues

Minimum Qualification:

Degree in Food Science / Chemistry / Microbiology + 5 years’ experience

2. Microbiologist

Job Summary: Conduct microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process and finished products.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform swab tests, water tests, pathogen and spoilage organism testing

Maintain cultures, media preparation and lab hygiene

Document results and report deviations

Ensure lab equipment calibration

Minimum Qualification:

Diploma in Microbiology / Food Science + 2 years’ experience

3. Tetra ESL Line Inspector

Job Summary: Ensure quality and safety on Tetra ESL packaging line through inline checks.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct hourly quality checks on packaging, seals, coding

Monitor CIP, sterilization and filling parameters

Take and analyze product samples

Report and segregate non-conforming products

Minimum Qualification:

Diploma in Food Science / Packaging Technology + 2 years experience

4. Lab Assistant

Job Summary: Support lab operations through sample preparation and basic testing.

Key Responsibilities:

Collect samples from production lines

Assist in chemical and physical testing

Maintain lab cleanliness, glassware and records

Support microbiologist and lab in-charge

Minimum Qualification:

Diploma in Chemistry / Food Science / Laboratory Technology

ASEPTIC PROCESS & PACKAGING LINE

1. Blending Room Operator

Job Summary: Prepare and blend ingredients as per formula.

Key Responsibilities:

Weigh, measure and mix raw materials

Operate blending tanks and CIP systems

Maintain batch records and traceability

Ensure hygiene and GMP compliance

Minimum Qualification:

Diploma in Food Science / Chemical Engineering + 1 year experience

2. Mixing and Cooking Operator

Job Summary: Operate mixing and cooking vessels for product preparation.

Key Responsibilities:

Control temperature, time and agitation during cooking

Monitor product parameters and Brix/acidity

Carry out CIP and changeovers

Maintain production records

Minimum Qualification:

Diploma in Food Science / Chemical Engineering + 2 years’ experience

3. Incubation Operator

Job Summary: Monitor product incubation and quality stability.

Key Responsibilities:

Load/unload products into incubation chambers

Monitor temperature and time parameters

Take samples for lab testing

Maintain incubation records

Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Food Science / Mechanical Engineering

4. CIP Operator

Job Summary: Operate and monitor CIP systems for tanks, lines and fillers.

Key Responsibilities:

Execute CIP cycles as per SOP

Check chemical concentrations and temperatures

Troubleshoot CIP faults

Maintain CIP logs

Minimum Qualification

Diploma in Mechanical / Chemical Engineering + 2 years’ experience

5. Blow Molding Operator

Job Summary: Operate blow molding machines for bottle production.

Key Responsibilities:

Set up and run BM machines

Monitor bottle quality, weight and dimensions

Perform minor maintenance and changeovers

Maintain production and waste records

Minimum Qualification:

Diploma in Mechanical / Production Engineering + 2 years’ experience

6. Filler Operator

Job Summary: Operate aseptic filler and ensure sterile filling.

Key Responsibilities:

Set up filler, sterilization and filling parameters

Monitor fill volumes, seals and rejects

Carry out CIP and SIP

Maintain hygiene and documentation

Minimum Qualification:

Diploma in Mechanical / Food Engineering + 2 years’ experience

7. Sleever Operator

Job Summary: Operate sleeving machine for product labeling.

Key Responsibilities:

Set up and run sleever machine

Monitor sleeve application and quality

Manage changeovers and minor troubleshooting

Maintain production records

Minimum Qualification:

Diploma in Mechanical / Production Engineering.

8. Shrink Wrap Operator

Job Summary: Operate shrink wrapping machine for secondary packaging.

Key Responsibilities:

Set up shrink wrap machine and adjust parameters

Monitor pack quality and sealing

Handle changeovers and minor repairs

Maintain output and material usage records

Minimum Qualification:

Diploma in Mechanical / Production Engineering

Deadline: 15 August, 2026

Interested applicants to send CV to recruitment.hr@varunzambia.com