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Maintenance Planner
Trade Kings Limited Lusaka, Zambia
Employer and vacancy source: Trade Kings Limited
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- EmployerTrade Kings Limited
- LocationLusaka, Zambia
- Employer websitetradekings.co.zm
- Application methodEmail application
- Listing sourceZambia Job Alerts
Key details for this vacancy
- Employer
- Trade Kings Limited
- Location
- Lusaka, Zambia
- Posted
- November 2, 2026
- Closing date
- Apply by December 2, 2026
- Job type
- Full Time
- Category
- Engineering & Construction
- Application method
- Email application
Job description
TRADE KINGS LIMITED — MULTIPLE JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Improving Lives • Proudly Zambian
Position: Maintenance Planner
Company: Trade Kings Limited
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Purpose:
To plan, coordinate, and oversee the maintenance, repair, installation, and optimization of mechanical equipment and machinery to ensure reliable plant operations, minimize downtime, and improve manufacturing productivity.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and monitor preventive and corrective maintenance programs for mechanical equipment and manufacturing machinery.
- Diagnose mechanical faults, conduct root-cause analysis (RCA), and recommend appropriate corrective and preventive measures.
- Monitor equipment performance and identify engineering opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and service life.
- Prepare detailed maintenance schedules, technical reports, and comprehensive records of equipment breakdowns and repairs.
- Coordinate maintenance activities with production, electrical, and other relevant departments to minimize operational disruptions.
- Ensure that all mechanical maintenance work complies strictly with company standard procedures, engineering standards, and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements.
- Participate actively in equipment modification, continuous process improvement, and engineering projects.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent recognized engineering qualification.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in an industrial or heavy manufacturing environment.
- Sound knowledge of preventive maintenance methodologies, mechanical systems, and equipment troubleshooting.
- Thorough understanding of occupational health and safety regulations in an industrial setting.
- Proficiency in maintenance planning software and Microsoft Office applications.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letter and CV to:
📧 Email: vacancies@tradekings.co.zm
Subject Line: Maintenance Planner – [Your Name]
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