Join the Technical and Production Team at TPPL

Tanga Pharmaceutical & Plastics Ltd (TPPL), an ISO 9001:2015 certified company, is recruiting skilled and dedicated professionals to join its Production and Maintenance departments in Tanga, Tanzania.

These opportunities are suitable for technicians and production professionals with practical experience in industrial electrical maintenance, mechanical maintenance, sleeving operations, capping and packaging machinery, inkjet printing equipment, and pharmaceutical or fast-moving consumer goods production.

TPPL offers a professional work environment where successful candidates can grow, learn, and contribute to high-quality pharmaceutical and plastics manufacturing operations.

Total Vacancies: 13 Positions
Location: Tanga, Tanzania
Departments: Production and Maintenance

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Available Positions

1. Electric Technician – 3 Positions

Department: Maintenance

Required Qualification

• Diploma or Certificate in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification.

Required Experience

• Between 3 and 5 years of experience in plant electrical maintenance.

Relevant Skills and Competencies

• Industrial electrical maintenance.
• Electrical fault identification and troubleshooting.
• Preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Electrical equipment inspection.
• Workplace safety and compliance.
• Technical documentation and reporting.

2. Sleeving Technician – 2 Positions

Department: Production

Required Qualification

• Relevant practical experience in sleeving operations.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in sleeving operations.

Relevant Skills and Competencies

• Operation of sleeving equipment.
• Production-line monitoring.
• Product quality inspection.
• Machine setup and basic troubleshooting.
• Compliance with production procedures.
• Attention to detail.

3. Capping Technician – 2 Positions

Department: Production

Required Qualification

• Diploma or Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.

Required Experience

• Between 3 and 5 years of experience in capping-machine or packaging-equipment maintenance.

Relevant Skills and Competencies

• Capping-machine operation and maintenance.
• Packaging-equipment troubleshooting.
• Preventive maintenance.
• Production equipment inspection.
• Technical problem-solving.
• Equipment safety and compliance.

4. IJP Technician – 1 Position

Department: Production

Required Qualification

• Diploma or Certificate in Electronics, Mechatronics, or an equivalent qualification.

Required Experience

• Between 3 and 5 years of experience in Ink Jet Printer operation and maintenance.

Relevant Skills and Competencies

• Ink Jet Printer operation.
• Printing-equipment maintenance.
• Electronics and mechatronics troubleshooting.
• Production coding and printing support.
• Preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Attention to print quality and accuracy.

5. Mixing Operator – 1 Position

Department: Production

Required Qualification

• Form IV education, Diploma in Chemical Technology, Diploma in Process Technology, or an equivalent qualification.

Required Experience

• Between 3 and 5 years of experience in mixing operations involving liquids or creams within the fast-moving consumer goods or pharmaceutical industry.

Relevant Skills and Competencies

• Liquid and cream mixing operations.
• Production-process monitoring.
• Raw-material handling.
• Product quality awareness.
• Compliance with manufacturing procedures.
• Workplace hygiene and safety.

6. Mechanic Technician – 4 Positions

Department: Maintenance

Required Qualification

• Diploma or Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent qualification.

Required Experience

• Between 3 and 5 years of experience in plant mechanical maintenance.

Relevant Skills and Competencies

• Industrial mechanical maintenance.
• Plant machinery inspection.
• Mechanical fault diagnosis.
• Preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Equipment repair and servicing.
• Technical documentation and safety compliance.

Why Join Tanga Pharmaceutical & Plastics Ltd?

TPPL highlights the following employment benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Supportive working environment.
• Opportunity to join a company that values integrity, teamwork, and excellence.
• Practical exposure to pharmaceutical, plastics, production, and industrial maintenance operations.
• Career development opportunities across technical and manufacturing functions.

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• Required application documents.
• Email subject line.
• Application deadline.
• Contact telephone number.

Applicants should therefore confirm the official application instructions through Tanga Pharmaceutical & Plastics Ltd’s authorised recruitment communication before submitting personal documents.

Important Application Guidance

Candidates should prepare:

• An updated CV highlighting relevant technical experience.
• Copies of relevant diplomas or certificates.
• Employment or experience evidence related to the position.
• A clear cover letter identifying the position being applied for.

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