Website East African Breweries PLC (EABL / Diageo)
East African Breweries PLC (EABL / Diageo)
Technical Operator – East African Breweries PLC (EABL / Diageo)
Location: Moshi, Tanzania
Job Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: 7 August 2026
Job Requisition ID: JR1127450
Posted: 30 July 2026
About the Company
East African Breweries PLC (EABL) is East Africa’s leading branded alcoholic beverage company, producing beer, spirits, and adult non-alcoholic beverages. Operating in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, EABL is part of Diageo, one of the world’s leading premium drinks companies with over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries.
Position: Technical Operator
Job Purpose
The Technical Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, maintaining, and improving packaging line equipment to ensure the safe, efficient, and timely production of high-quality products.
The role includes operating production machinery, performing autonomous maintenance, maintaining product quality at source, and supporting the Asset Care team during maintenance activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Start up, operate, shut down, and monitor equipment according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Follow all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures.
- Capture accurate production data using company reporting platforms.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene around production equipment.
- Ensure products consistently meet quality standards through Quality at Source activities.
- Operate equipment within its designed operating parameters.
- Ensure machinery is properly maintained and safely operated.
- Conduct routine Look–Listen–Feel (LLF) inspections and raise maintenance work requests when required.
- Perform equipment changeovers and machine adjustments efficiently.
- Carry out Autonomous Maintenance activities, including:
- Cleaning
- Inspection
- Lubrication
- Tightening (CILT)
- Apply LOTOTO procedures where required.
- Support the Asset Care team during preventive maintenance and equipment breakdowns.
- Follow the escalation matrix during process deviations or equipment failures.
- Troubleshoot machine problems using standard problem-solving tools.
- Adhere to Quality Trigger procedures as outlined in SOPs.
- Apply Manufacturing Management System (MMS) best practices.
- Utilize digital manufacturing systems such as:
- Orbis
- Harford
- STRATA
- Minimize production costs by reducing waste, including:
- Water
- Energy
- Time
- Raw materials
- Product extract losses
- Create Preventive Maintenance (PM) notifications and update completed work orders in SAP.
Qualifications
Applicants should possess either:
- FTC (Full Technician Certificate), or
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
Experience & Skills
Candidates should have:
- At least 1 year of experience operating industrial machinery in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience performing autonomous maintenance.
- Good understanding of machine operation and production processes.
- Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of safety, quality, and environmental standards.
- Ability to work effectively within a production team.
Diversity & Inclusion
EABL and Diageo are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute. The company welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, social background, education, or experience.
Recruitment Notice
EABL/Diageo will never request payment during any stage of the recruitment process.
All official recruitment communications will come from an email address ending with:
@diageo.com
How to Apply:
To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
To apply for this job please visit diageo.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com.