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First Quantum Mineral Solwezi
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- LocationSolwezi
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- Listing sourceZambia Job Alerts
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- Employer
- First Quantum Mineral
- Location
- Solwezi
- Posted
- October 2, 2025
- Job type
- Full Time
- Category
- IT & Telecoms
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Website First Quantum Mineral
Job description
At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.
Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.
Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.
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The Foreman, Hitachi Trucks will be responsible for improvement of the reliability and availability of the Trucks Maintenance team by building, assessing and continuously improving equipment availability in line with MR (214).
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate activities of your team in accordance with the weekly plan
Participate in the formulation of the maintenance plans
Liaise with the leadership team on performance issues
Embed the culture of quality repairs and continuous improvement in the team
Maintain the Hitachi Trucks equipment currently operating in the Mine site
Supervising a team of Artisans to ensure safety and maintenance policies are adhered to
Ensure day to day tasks are performed within the Workshop
Support infrastructure, process and systems in accordance with maintenance methodologies
Carry out planned repairs and lube servicing in the workshop and field
Managing & reporting of the parts availability
Ensures that all tasks carried out are as per supervisor’s written and verbal instructions
Actively contribute to the overall team activities and promote good working practices
Manage Attendance and Discipline within the team
Perform any other duties as required by Management.
Qualifications
Full Grade twelve (Grade 12) School Certificate;
Craft or Advanced Certificate in Heavy Equipment Repair or equivalent
A member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)
Valid Driver’s License
PC Literacy.
Excellent verbal and written skills in English.
Ability to achieve result is a cross cultural environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels.
Ability to mentor and train personnel
Demonstrated analytical approach to fault analysis
Good working experience working on Hitachi dump trucks
Committed to quality workmanship
Committed to safety
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Experience
A minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience in a related role
Experience working on EH1700, EH3500 & EH4000 is necessary