Job Title: Production Maintenance Technician

Job Number: 76769

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

British American Tobacco Zambia has an exciting opportunity for a Production Maintenance Technician in Lusaka

As a Production Maintenance Technician your responsibility is to lead (providing guidance and expertise) the technical team during maintenance and also to do some training/coaching on Technical Operators. You will be expected to provide leadership in troubleshooting, diagnostics, and planning and resource allocation for maintenance.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Ensure alignment to production schedules/plans to ensure all products are produced according to the production plan, as well as ensuring all machines are safe to operate and accurately maintained.
Take the Lead in Cost Control through optimum spares usage and downtime reduction.
Leadership: Lead the team in the delivery of 90 Day Plans, lead Shift/Line DDS, provide task teams with all information and guidance they need to complete assigned projects, proactively create opportunities for development and growth for all trainees and technical operators through coaching and clear/constructive/timely feedback, actively participate and lead (where applicable) IWS activities and initiatives through others in order to contribute to the team success.

Coordinate with Technical Operators and Technical Executives to ensure smooth start-ups, services restarting after power interruptions, as well as coordinating with Technical Operators, IWS team leaders, QA team, Shift leads & Maintenance leads to minimise and eliminate machine downtime, faults, machine defects and eliminate quality defects.
Champion IWS by proposing and implementing agreed changes and improvements that deliver better productivity, higher efficiency and improved safety.

What are we looking for?

Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
Proven experience working in a factory setting in a similar position in a manufacturing environment.
Technical Operator with demonstrated Preventive Maintenance skills and ability and able to competently carry-out machine overhauls on at least a Protos or GD or KDF in SMD including service and utility equipment.
Good communication and interpersonal skills are vital to effectively work in a team and communicate with the team members, managers and other stakeholders from other sections/departments.
Able to work in the IWS environment.

What we offer you?

We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

WHY JOIN BAT?
We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.

Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).

Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.

Job Segment: Maintenance, Production Manager, Industrial, Mechanical Engineer, Technician, Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology

Apply now »