Job
3d left · 03 Aug 2026
Mechanical Artisan
Posted 2 hours ago
About the Role
A fast-growing FMCG company in Harare (on-site) seeks a skilled and reliable Mechanical Artisan to join its engineering and maintenance team, responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of plant machinery and equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out routine inspection, servicing and preventative maintenance of plant machinery.
- Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out repairs promptly to minimise production downtime.
- Install, align and commission new machinery and equipment.
- Fabricate and fit mechanical components as required.
- Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records/logbooks.
- Ensure compliance with safety, health and environmental standards.
- Respond promptly to breakdown call-outs and carry out emergency repairs.
- Work closely with the engineering team to improve equipment reliability and performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out routine inspection, servicing and preventative maintenance of plant machinery.
- Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out repairs promptly to minimise production downtime.
- Install, align and commission new machinery and equipment.
- Fabricate and fit mechanical components as required.
- Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records/logbooks.
- Ensure compliance with safety, health and environmental standards.
- Respond promptly to breakdown call-outs and carry out emergency repairs.
- Work closely with the engineering team to improve equipment reliability and performance.
Requirements
- National Certificate/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, or a recognised Trade Test (Class 1) in Fitting & Turning/Millwright.
- Minimum of two (2) years' experience as a Mechanical Artisan, preferably within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
- Sound knowledge of mechanical systems, pumps, gearboxes and conveyor systems.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and manuals.
- Good fault-finding, problem-solving and hands-on practical skills.
- Willingness to work shifts and respond to call-outs when required.
- High level of safety awareness and attention to detail.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
How to apply: submit your CV (and, for the attachment role, a copy of your attachment letter from your institution) with a cover letter to [email protected]. Application deadline: 3 August 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Minimum of two (2) years' experience as a Mechanical Artisan, preferably within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
- Sound knowledge of mechanical systems, pumps, gearboxes and conveyor systems.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and manuals.
- Good fault-finding, problem-solving and hands-on practical skills.
- Willingness to work shifts and respond to call-outs when required.
- High level of safety awareness and attention to detail.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
How to apply: submit your CV (and, for the attachment role, a copy of your attachment letter from your institution) with a cover letter to [email protected]. Application deadline: 3 August 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.