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[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: , Category: Management]

Jobs at:
CP Feeds

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, November 5 2025

Duty Station:
Malawi | Lilongwe | Malawi

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, October 31 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

CP Feeds is inviting qualified and motivated individuals to apply for various dynamic maintenance positions within the company. We are looking for passionate professionals who are ready to contribute to our goal of maintaining operational efficiency and supporting continuous growth. If you have the technical expertise, hands-on experience, and a drive for excellence, we encourage you to be part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of Malawi’s agricultural industry.

1. Shift Maintenance Team Leader

Minimum Qualification: Grade 3 Trade Test
Additional Qualification: Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Experience: 5 years

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise the mechanical maintenance team during assigned shifts.
• Conduct shift handovers and communicate effectively with outgoing and incoming teams.
• Monitor and ensure optimal performance of plant machinery and equipment.
• Identify faults and coordinate timely repairs to minimize downtime.
• Implement and enforce safety procedures during maintenance activities.
• Conduct routine inspections and ensure compliance with preventive maintenance schedules.
• Prepare and submit daily maintenance reports to the Maintenance Manager.
• Mentor and support junior technicians to enhance team efficiency.

2. Shift Fitter

Minimum Qualification: Grade 3 Trade Test
Experience: 3 years

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform fitting, assembly, and installation of mechanical components.
• Conduct routine maintenance and repair of mechanical systems.
• Diagnose faults and replace defective parts as required.
• Assist in shutdown maintenance and plant overhauls.
• Ensure all maintenance work complies with safety and operational standards.
• Keep accurate maintenance and repair records.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the maintenance team.

3. Shift Welder

Minimum Qualification: Grade 3 Trade Test
Experience: 3 years

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform welding and fabrication tasks on various plant structures and equipment.
• Carry out repair work on metal components and pressure vessels.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings for fabrication jobs.
• Inspect welded joints for accuracy and structural integrity.
• Maintain and calibrate welding equipment and tools.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in all welding operations.
• Collaborate with fitters and engineers during maintenance and installation projects.

4. Maintenance Preventive Fitter

Minimum Qualification: Grade 3 Trade Test
Additional Qualification: Degree
Experience: 4 years

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute preventive maintenance activities on all machinery.
• Inspect, service, and lubricate equipment to ensure smooth operations.
• Identify and report potential equipment failures before breakdowns occur.
• Maintain preventive maintenance records and update service logs.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop maintenance schedules and checklists.
• Recommend improvements to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety standards during all maintenance work.

5. Senior General Fabricator

Minimum Qualification: Grade 3 Trade Test
Additional Qualification: Degree in Engineering
Experience: 5 years

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and perform high-level fabrication and metalwork projects.
• Supervise junior fabricators and allocate tasks efficiently.
• Design and fabricate components according to engineering specifications.
• Inspect and maintain fabrication tools and machinery.
• Ensure fabricated structures meet safety, quality, and dimensional requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers to modify and improve production components.
• Manage workshop inventory and materials for fabrication projects.

6. Maintenance Planner and Expediter

Minimum Qualification: Grade 3 Trade Test
Additional Qualification: Degree in Engineering
Experience: 3 years

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate all maintenance activities.
• Maintain and update maintenance records and job plans.
• Monitor spare parts availability and expedite procurement as needed.
• Track maintenance progress and ensure timely task completion.
• Analyze maintenance data to identify trends and improve reliability.
• Communicate maintenance schedules to team leaders and supervisors.
• Support budgeting and resource planning for maintenance operations.

7. Maintenance Spares and Tools Control

Minimum Qualification: MSCE
Additional Qualification: Certificate in Logistics
Experience: 2 years

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage inventory of maintenance spare parts, tools, and consumables.
• Maintain accurate stock records and issue materials upon request.
• Monitor stock levels and initiate reordering to prevent shortages.
• Conduct regular stock audits and reconcile discrepancies.
• Ensure proper storage and labeling of tools and spare parts.
• Support the maintenance team by ensuring timely tool availability.
• Comply with safety and housekeeping standards in the store area.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

How to Apply

Send cover letter and CV to: maxmoss@capsmw.com

Copy to: trevor@capsmw.com

For More Information: Takondwa Chatsika – 0991 222 055
Location: Plot No. 55/4, Along Lilongwe–Kasungu Road, Lilongwe, Malawi
Application Deadline: 5th November 2025

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