Maintenance Officer – Production Machinery

About the role

Join BAT's dynamic maintenance team in Akora Khattak, where you will ensure optimal performance of production machinery and drive continuous improvement across the plant.

Key responsibilities

• Optimize machinery and equipment performance to minimise downtime.
• Identify issues, implement corrective actions and develop preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Conduct regular scheduled maintenance and promptly address critical equipment failures.
• Develop, standardise and monitor maintenance processes, protocols and KPIs.
• Train and coach team members on correct operation and maintenance of equipment.

Required profile

• DAE or B‑Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2‑3 years of experience in production machinery maintenance, troubleshooting and upskilling teams.
• Self‑motivated leader capable of managing contractual and unionised staff.
• Strong root‑cause analysis skills and ability to handle recurring defects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with effective training and presentation abilities.

Required skills

• Mechanical equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Preventive and predictive maintenance techniques.
• Root‑cause analysis.
• Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) compliance.

What we offer

• Market‑leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility).
• Comprehensive health plans, work‑life balance initiatives and transportation support.
• Flexible holiday plan with additional incentives.
• Access to online learning platforms and personalised growth programmes.