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Senior Diesel Mechanic/Working Foreman Lumwana/Manyama

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Job Details

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
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