Multiple Positions Varun Beverages Zambia Limited
Varun Beverages Zambia Limited
VARUN BEVERAGES ZAMBIA LIMITED – LUSAKA
JOB TITLE: Utility Supervisor
Job Summary: Oversee daily utility operations to ensure continuous supply of power, water, steam, refrigeration, and compressed air.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervise utility technicians and schedule preventive maintenance
Monitor utilities performance, utilities readings and energy consumption
Troubleshoot breakdowns and coordinate repairs
Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards
Minimum Qualification:
Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or relevant field + 3 years’ experience
2. Electrician
Job Summary: Install, maintain and repair electrical systems and equipment in plant.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain LT panels, motors, control panels and PLC systems
Diagnose electrical faults and carry out corrective maintenance
Conduct preventive maintenance and maintain electrical records
Ensure adherence to electrical safety standards
Minimum Qualification:
Diploma in Electrical Engineering + 2 years experience
3. Refrigeration Operator
Job Summary: Operate and monitor refrigeration, chillers and cold room systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor pressures, temperatures, refrigerant levels
Carry out routine checks and log parameters
Report faults and assist in maintenance activities
Ensure safe handling of refrigerants
Minimum Qualification:
Diploma in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning / Mechanical Engineering + 2 years experience
4. Welder
Job Summary: Perform welding, fabrication and repair of metal structures and pipelines.
Key Responsibilities:
Fabricate and repair equipment, pipes, structures
Read engineering drawings and take measurements
Maintain welding tools and ensure safety compliance
Support maintenance during breakdowns
Minimum Qualification:
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Welding Technology + 2 years’ experience.
5. AC / Refrigeration Technician
Job Summary:
Install, maintain and troubleshoot AC and refrigeration systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Service AC units, cold rooms, chillers and HVAC systems
Diagnose faults and perform repairs
Conduct preventive maintenance and maintain service records
Ensure compliance with safety and refrigerant handling standards
Minimum Qualification:
Diploma in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning / Mechanical Engineering + 2 years experience
LABORATORY DEPARTMENT
1. Lab Manager
Job Summary: Lead laboratory operations and ensure quality testing is done per standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervise lab staff and daily testing activities
Ensure GMP, GLP and food safety compliance
Review and approve lab reports and COAs
Coordinate with production and QA on quality issues
Minimum Qualification:
Degree in Food Science / Chemistry / Microbiology + 5 years’ experience
2. Microbiologist
Job Summary: Conduct microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process and finished products.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform swab tests, water tests, pathogen and spoilage organism testing
Maintain cultures, media preparation and lab hygiene
Document results and report deviations
Ensure lab equipment calibration
Minimum Qualification:
Diploma in Microbiology / Food Science + 2 years’ experience
3. Tetra ESL Line Inspector
Job Summary: Ensure quality and safety on Tetra ESL packaging line through inline checks.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct hourly quality checks on packaging, seals, coding
Monitor CIP, sterilization and filling parameters
Take and analyze product samples
Report and segregate non-conforming products
Minimum Qualification:
Diploma in Food Science / Packaging Technology + 2 years experience
4. Lab Assistant
Job Summary: Support lab operations through sample preparation and basic testing.
Key Responsibilities:
Collect samples from production lines
Assist in chemical and physical testing
Maintain lab cleanliness, glassware and records
Support microbiologist and lab in-charge
Minimum Qualification:
Diploma in Chemistry / Food Science / Laboratory Technology
ASEPTIC PROCESS & PACKAGING LINE
- Blending Room Operator
Job Summary: Prepare and blend ingredients as per formula.
Key Responsibilities:
Weigh, measure and mix raw materials
Operate blending tanks and CIP systems
Maintain batch records and traceability
Ensure hygiene and GMP compliance
Minimum Qualification:
Diploma in Food Science / Chemical Engineering + 1 year experience
- Mixing and Cooking Operator
Job Summary: Operate mixing and cooking vessels for product preparation.
Key Responsibilities:
Control temperature, time and agitation during cooking
Monitor product parameters and Brix/acidity
Carry out CIP and changeovers
Maintain production records
Minimum Qualification:
Diploma in Food Science / Chemical Engineering + 2 years’ experience
- Incubation Operator
Job Summary: Monitor product incubation and quality stability.
Key Responsibilities:
Load/unload products into incubation chambers
Monitor temperature and time parameters
Take samples for lab testing
Maintain incubation records
Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Food Science / Mechanical Engineering
- CIP Operator
Job Summary: Operate and monitor CIP systems for tanks, lines and fillers.
Key Responsibilities:
Execute CIP cycles as per SOP
Check chemical concentrations and temperatures
Troubleshoot CIP faults
Maintain CIP logs
Minimum Qualification
Diploma in Mechanical / Chemical Engineering + 2 years’ experience
- Blow Molding Operator
Job Summary: Operate blow molding machines for bottle production.
Key Responsibilities:
Set up and run BM machines
Monitor bottle quality, weight and dimensions
Perform minor maintenance and changeovers
Maintain production and waste records
Minimum Qualification:
Diploma in Mechanical / Production Engineering + 2 years’ experience
- Filler Operator
Job Summary: Operate aseptic filler and ensure sterile filling.
Key Responsibilities:
Set up filler, sterilization and filling parameters
Monitor fill volumes, seals and rejects
Carry out CIP and SIP
Maintain hygiene and documentation
Minimum Qualification:
Diploma in Mechanical / Food Engineering + 2 years’ experience
- Sleever Operator
Job Summary: Operate sleeving machine for product labeling.
Key Responsibilities:
Set up and run sleever machine
Monitor sleeve application and quality
Manage changeovers and minor troubleshooting
Maintain production records
Minimum Qualification:
Diploma in Mechanical / Production Engineering.
- Shrink Wrap Operator
Job Summary: Operate shrink wrapping machine for secondary packaging.
Key Responsibilities:
Set up shrink wrap machine and adjust parameters
Monitor pack quality and sealing
Handle changeovers and minor repairs
Maintain output and material usage records
Minimum Qualification:
Diploma in Mechanical / Production Engineering
Deadline: 15 August, 2026
Interested applicants to send CV to recruitment.hr@varunzambia.com
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