# Service Technician

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Company: Sandvik

Category: Accounting

Location: Zambia, Solwezi

Work type: Full-time

Work arrangement: On-site

Published: 2026-09-21

Expires: 2026-11-05

## Job Description

SERVICE TECHNICIAN – CRUSHING SOLUTIONS

By reshaping rock, we reshape the future. At Sandvik Rock Processing we have set out to advance the world through eco-efficient rock processing so come and join our team in Africa on this exciting journey.

We are looking for a Service Technician – Crushing Solutions to join our team in Solwezi, Zambia

The role will be based from our offices in Solwezi, Zambia.

### Purpose of the role

As part of the Service Team, this role will provide aftermarket maintenance and quality support of Sandvik Rock Processing equipment/ components at Sandvik Rock Processing facilities and on customer sites.

Also provide hands-on technical support and service for Crushing equipment and aftermarket parts to our Crushing Solutions customers in Zambia.

### The job responsibilities

·         Customer training and efficient technical services support pertaining to all Sandvik Crushers supplied to customers within Zambia.

·         Perform mechanical and process maintenance at customer mine sites in Zambia, predominantly in the Northwest Zambia & Copperbelt region.  However other areas may be assigned based on customer requirements

·         Identify, report, and resolve technical issues safely and efficiently.

·         Carry out installation and commissioning of new Sandvik equipment

·         Follow on-site leadership direction and work independently when required.

·         Attend training, meetings, and be available for after-hours callouts

·         Work closely with the Customers’ Installation and Erection Teams on activities during installation and commissioning of any Sandvik Crushers when required.

·         Guide and assist Customers’ Maintenance Teams with fault diagnosis work on Sandvik Crushers.

·         Work with Customers’ Maintenance Teams perform repair and fault finding using a hands-on approach.

·         Cooperate closely with the sales team or directly with the customer to promote Crushing Solutions equipment and aftermarket sales.

·         Support with parts lists and parts planning

·         Provide relevant feedback through equipment condition, performance and process audits, to enable maintenance planning improvements in terms of efficiency and equipment integrity.

·         Identifies current and future/potential customer service requirements by establishing personal rapport with them and other persons in a position to understand service requirements. Provides product service, or equipment technical and engineering information by answering questions and requests.

·         Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

·         Works towards achieving set KPI’s, for both the Customers and Sandvik.

·         Accept and perform tasks delegated by Rock Processing Management as deemed necessary

·         Ensure all Sandvik policies and procedures especially the health, safety and environmental policies are adhered to by the team.

Qualifications & Experience Requirements

·         Qualified Mechanical Technician, Fitter, Boilermaker or Diesel mechanic.

·         Have at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role in the Mining Industry.

·         Experience servicing mineral processing and fixed plant equipment in the mining industry (Fixed plant crushing and screening highly regarded).

·         Strong technical skills in Crushing and Screening Preventative Maintenance and Service Repairs, Hydraulic repair, Automation setup, maintenance and troubleshooting, fault finding, and problem solving.

·         Acquired knowledge in Crushing and Screening operations in both surface and underground operations.

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Other Requirements & Competencies

- Have a valid passport, and willing and able to travel, without restrictions, within the Central African Territory at relatively short notice, and also as per customers’ or Sandvik’s requests/requirements.

- Possess relevant driver’s license accepted in Zambia.

Application

Send your application as soon as possible as we will be evaluating candidates continuously, and no later than 5 October 2026.

Read more about Sandvik Group and apply at home.sandvik/career,

### About us

Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a leading supplier of equipment, tools, parts, service and solutions for processing rock and minerals in the mining and construction industries. Application areas include crushing and screening, breaking and demolition.

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