Diesel Mechanic

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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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