Electrician - AB InBev Zambia

About the Company

AB InBev is one of the world's leading brewing companies with a strong presence ain Zambia. The company is committed to brewing great beers while fostering a culture of innovation, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement. Employees are empowered to grow, develop their careers, and contribute to world-class manufacturing operations.

About the Role

AB InBev is seeking a qualified Electrician to provide specialist electrical maintenance support within the Packaging Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing electrical equipment and production systems to ensure maximum equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Maintenance

• Perform planned maintenance activities in accordance with maintenance schedules and standards.

• Carry out routine inspections, troubleshooting, fault diagnosis, and electrical repairs.

• Execute maintenance work in line with work orders and planned maintenance programmes.

• Perform autonomous maintenance activities as required.

• Repair and maintain packaging equipment, electrical systems, and associated machinery.

• Ensure maintenance tasks are completed correctly and within required timeframes.

• Operate and maintain workshop equipment safely and efficiently.

Plant Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze equipment performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to eliminate recurring failures.

• Optimize plant, process equipment, and electrical systems.

• Support production by minimizing equipment downtime.

• Participate in problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Apply 5S principles and maintain high housekeeping standards.

• Ensure compliance with company safety, health, environmental, and food safety requirements.

• Maintain a safe, healthy, and risk-free working environment.

• Identify unsafe conditions and report safety observations (SIOs).

• Conduct safety inspections and promote safe maintenance practices.

• Adhere to PPE requirements and company maintenance procedures.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.

Teamwork & Administration

• Assist fellow team members in resolving technical problems.

• Communicate effectively with production and maintenance teams.

• Generate backlog reports and follow up on outstanding maintenance work.

• Contribute to team development and knowledge sharing.

• Ensure customer-focused maintenance service with minimal rework.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants should possess:

• Trade Tested N3 Electrical qualification.

• Electrical Artisan – Trade Tested certification.

Experience

The ideal candidate should have:

• Minimum 2–3 months of on-the-job training.

• Ideally 3–6 months of structured on-the-job training.

• 1–2 years' experience as an Electrical Artisan in a similar industrial or manufacturing environment.

• Electrical trade experience coupled with Control & Automation (C&A) knowledge will be an added advantage.

Required Skills and Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong management and organizational skills.

• Excellent people handling and teamwork abilities.

• Mental alertness and analytical thinking.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Conceptual and technical expertise.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and respond effectively to breakdowns.

• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Additional Information

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Equal Opportunity Statement

AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with the company's employment equity and talent requirements. The company promotes gender equality. Internal applicants require Line Manager approval. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Summary

1. Employer: AB InBev Zambia

2. Position: Electrician

3. Location: Ndola, Zambia

4. Employment Type: Full-time

5. Requisition ID: 30100577

6. Industry: Manufacturing / FMCG / Beverage Production