FARM WORKSHOP MECHANIC

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum of a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field from a reputable institution.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in the repair and maintenance of tractors, diesel engines, and farm implements is essential
• Previous experience as a workshop mechanic in a busy agricultural environment will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems, including booster pump installations, borehole pumps, and centre pivot irrigation systems.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Membership with the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Planning and executing workshop activities in liaison with the Farm Manager, ensuring high levels of prioritization and efficiency.
• Ensuring that farm machinery and equipment are serviced on time and maintained in good working condition to minimize downtime during field operations.
• Diagnosing mechanical faults on farm machinery and equipment.
• Repairing machinery and equipment whenever breakdowns occur.
• Overhauling farm machinery and vehicles.
• Calibrating and setting farm machinery and equipment for field operations.
• Maintaining accurate records of repairs and maintenance carried out on all machinery and equipment.
• Ensuring the workshop, machinery, equipment, and surrounding areas are kept clean, safe, and organized.
• Supervising workshop staff.

Responsibilities

• Planning and executing workshop activities in liaison with the Farm Manager, ensuring high levels of prioritization and efficiency.
• Ensuring that farm machinery and equipment are serviced on time and maintained in good working condition to minimize downtime during field operations.
• Diagnosing mechanical faults on farm machinery and equipment.
• Repairing machinery and equipment whenever breakdowns occur.
• Overhauling farm machinery and vehicles.
• Calibrating and setting farm machinery and equipment for field operations.
• Maintaining accurate records of repairs and maintenance carried out on all machinery and equipment.
• Ensuring the workshop, machinery, equipment, and surrounding areas are kept clean, safe, and organized.
• Supervising workshop staff.

Skills

• Repair and maintenance of tractors, diesel engines, and farm implements
• Knowledge of irrigation systems
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Membership with the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)

How to Apply

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