Purpose of the role: To lead and carry out preventive maintenance, repair, and overhaul of estate machinery, vehicles, and equipment. The Foreman ensures smooth workshop operations by performing hands-on technical work while supervising a small team of mechanics and helpers.
Duties, Responsibility and Accountability:
Preventive Maintenance (PM) & Servicing:
- Perform normal, minor, and major servicing on estate vehicles, tractors, gensets, and agricultural machinery according to schedules.
- Conduct oil and filter changes, lubrication, inspections, and adjustments.
- Ensure service checklists are followed and records are properly updated.
- Detect and troubleshoot potential breakdowns early to minimize downtime.
Machinery Repairs & Overhaul:
- Carry out diagnosis and repair of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems on estate machinery.
- Perform engine overhauls, gearbox repairs, hydraulic pump replacements, and other major jobs when required.
- Supervise and assist mechanics in welding, fabrication, and assembly work.
- Ensure all repairs meet quality standards and machinery is restored to safe, reliable working condition.
Inventory & Material Usage
- Record parts and materials used for each job.
- Support the Workshop Supervisor in monitoring spare parts and consumable usage.
- Report shortages of parts, lubricants, or tools to ensure timely procurement.
Record Keeping & Reporting
- Complete job cards for each maintenance/repair job, stating work done, parts used, and time taken.
- Report recurring problems or unusual breakdowns to the Workshop Supervisor.
- Assist in maintaining accurate service history for all machinery.
Team Supervision & Training
- Supervise mechanics, fitters, and helpers during daily maintenance and repair work.
- Allocate tasks fairly and ensure jobs are completed efficiently.
- Provide hands-on training to junior mechanics and helpers.
- Enforce workshop discipline and safety practices.
Education and Experience:
- Diploma / Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive, Plantation Machinery, or related field.
- SPM with strong technical background and relevant workshop experience may be considered.
- At least 3–5 years’ hands-on experience in machinery/vehicle maintenance and repair.
- Prior experience in oil palm estate, heavy machinery, or automotive workshop is an advantage.
Skills & Knowledge:
- Strong technical skills in servicing, repairs, and overhauls of tractors, vehicles, gensets, and plantation machinery.
- Ability to diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues.
- Welding, fabrication, and machining skills are an added advantage.
- Leadership and supervisory skills for guiding mechanics/helpers.
- Good record-keeping and reporting ability.
Other Requirement
- Willing to work in estate environment with hands-on approach.
- Physically fit for workshop and field repair work.
- Discipline, safety-conscious, and reliable.
Location:
1) Gua Musang, Kelantan
2) Muadzam Shah, Pahang
3) Kuala Kurau, Perak
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: RM2,800.00 - RM3,800.00 per month
Work Location: In person