Remote Jobs in Zambia

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Senior Diesel Mechanic/Working Foreman

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Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Officer (MEAL)

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Clinical Psychologists (Zambia)

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Senior Diesel Mechanic/Working Foreman

Jobs 4 AllLumwana / Manyama, Zambia, ZA

22 days ago

Job description

Senior Diesel Mechanic/Working Foreman Lumwana/Manyama - Batching plant
Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm, Saturday 7am to 1pm (subject to operational requirements given industry nature)

Job Summary:
To oversee and actively participate in the maintenance and repair of all plant, equipment, and vehicles at the batching operation, ensuring maximum uptime, safe operation, and cost-effective maintenance while leading and supervising the mechanical team on site.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintenance & Repairs

Perform hands-on maintenance and repairs on:

Readymix trucks (mixers)
Yellow plant (loaders, excavators, etc.)
Batching plant equipment
Diesel engines, hydraulics, and pneumatic systems

Diagnose mechanical faults quickly and accurately to minimize downtime
Ensure all breakdowns are attended to urgently and resolved efficiently

Supervision & Leadership

Supervise and lead mechanics and assistants on site
Allocate daily tasks and monitor productivity and workmanship
Provide on-the-job training and mentorship to junior staff
Enforce discipline and maintain high work standards

Preventative Maintenance

Implement and manage planned maintenance schedules
Ensure all equipment is serviced and repaired in line with company standards
Maintain accurate service and maintenance records

Operational Support

Work closely with plant and operations teams to ensure equipment availability
Attend to call-outs and breakdowns outside of normal hours when required
Ensure critical spares are identified and communicated timeously

Health, Safety & Compliance

Ensure all maintenance work complies with safety standards and procedures
Conduct risk assessments before major repairs
Enforce PPE compliance and safe working practices
Maintain housekeeping standards in workshop and work areas

Cost & Asset Control

Monitor usage of parts, tools, and consumables
Prevent wastage, misuse, and theft of company assets
Assist in controlling maintenance costs without compromising quality

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

Physically fit and healthly with no restrictions (mine medical clearance)
Trade Test: Diesel Mechanic (or equivalent recognised qualification)
Minimum 5–8 years’ experience as a diesel mechanic
Proven experience in Foreman role
Experience in:
- Commercial Diesel Trucks
- Yellow plant and heavy-duty equipment
- Batching plant maintenance
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic ability
Solid understanding of diesel engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems
Computer literate at intermediate level (mandatory)
Ability to work independently and under pressure
Strong leadership and team management
Hands-on, practical problem solver
High sense of urgency and accountability
Good communication skills (verbal and written)
Ability to work in remote site conditions
Reliable and disciplined
Valid driver’s licence (Code 14 equivilent)
Willingness to work extended hours and be on standby
Willing to work away from home Medically fit for site work
Ability to work in a high-pressure, production-driven environment

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

Plant and vehicle uptime
Breakdown response time
Preventative maintenance compliance
Maintenance cost control
Safety compliance and incident reduction
Team productivity and performance