Mechanical Technician at Serengeti Breweries Limited

Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team are problem-solvers, sourcing, producing, and delivering our much-loved brands to delight customers around the globe. Over half of Diageo’s 30,000+ people work in Supply Chain and Manufacturing. It’s an intricate and sophisticated operation that’s the product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations.

Our teams in 100 sites in over 30 countries cover production facilities, supplier relationships, customer collaborations and third-party agreements. We’re committed to realising our ‘Society 2030: Spirit of Progress’ goals, to protect the environment and support our farmers and suppliers. Whatever your skills and experience, we’ll help you to thrive in our inclusive culture.

About The Role

Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL) is a fully integrated beverage business in Diageo Africa (supply and demand for beer and spirits).

SBL flagship brand is Serengeti Premium Lager. Other brands in the portfolio include Guinness and Pilsner. SBL is also the distributor of several global Diageo international renowned spirits brands such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Gordon’s, Bailey’s and Captain Morgan.

Asset care management

Managing shift operation breakdown control and preventive maintenance

Role Responsibilities

Ensure Safety & Compliance

• Adhere to Diageo health, safety, environmental, and food safety standards at all times. Maintain a safe, organized workplace using 5S and MMS practices.

Execute Planned & Condition-Based Maintenance

• Deliver all assigned Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and Condition-Based Maintenance tasks to standard and on time, supporting optimal machine reliability.

Provide Technical Support & Asset Care

• Act as the primary mechanical/electrical support for operations. Use SAP for maintenance reporting and participate in weekly asset care reviews.

Coach Operators & Build Capability

• Train operators on autonomous maintenance, machine setups, and root cause problem solving (RCPS), including use of 5 Why’s and participation in improvement projects.

Drive Continuous Improvement & System Adoption

• Contribute to line improvements and support new systems (e.g., Strata, Harford, Orbis). Apply MMS tools and techniques to drive performance.

Experience / Skills Required

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.

Minimum of 3 years’ hands-on experience in operations, maintenance, process control, and performance measurement within a brewery, beverage, or food manufacturing environment.

Diversity Statement

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.

We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

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Worker Type Regular

Primary Location: Moshi