Background

Summit Recruitment & Search was established in 2009 to address the recruitment, mass recruitment, executive search, outsourcing and training needs of companies based in Kenya or wanting to enter the Kenyan, East African, South African and African market. We have a leading proven track record in our field in South Africa, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Rw...

Role Context

This role is ideal for a technical professional who is passionate about maximizing equipment availability, improving operational efficiency, and leading a team of mechanics within a fast-paced agricultural environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily deployment of Self-Propelled Harvesters to ensure maximum harvesting efficiency and timely field operations.
• Develop and implement Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) programs to minimize downtime and maintain optimal fleet performance.
• Monitor equipment performance, fuel consumption, and maintenance records, and prepare performance and cost reports for management.
• Conduct root cause analysis on mechanical failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring issues.
• Supervise workshop staff and mechanics, allocate tasks, and provide technical guidance to ensure quality repairs and servicing.
• Ensure harvesting equipment is properly calibrated, including blade sharpness and operational settings, to support high-quality production.
• Work closely with procurement and stores teams to ensure availability of essential spare parts, tools, and workshop supplies.
• Enforce strict health, safety, and compliance standards within the workshop and during field operations.

Key Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in maintenance of heavy plant or agricultural machinery.
• Strong technical knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and heavy machinery travel mechanisms.
• Proven experience supervising workshop teams or technical staff in a production or agricultural environment.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and basic reporting tools for maintenance tracking and operational analysis.

• Plan and coordinate daily deployment of Self-Propelled Harvesters to ensure maximum harvesting efficiency and timely field operations.
• Develop and implement Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) programs to minimize downtime and maintain optimal fleet performance.
• Monitor equipment performance, fuel consumption, and maintenance records, and prepare performance and cost reports for management.
• Conduct root cause analysis on mechanical failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring issues.
• Supervise workshop staff and mechanics, allocate tasks, and provide technical guidance to ensure quality repairs and servicing.
• Ensure harvesting equipment is properly calibrated, including blade sharpness and operational settings, to support high-quality production.
• Work closely with procurement and stores teams to ensure availability of essential spare parts, tools, and workshop supplies.
• Enforce strict health, safety, and compliance standards within the workshop and during field operations.

• Proficiency in MS Excel and basic reporting tools for maintenance tracking and operational analysis.
• Strong technical knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and heavy machinery travel mechanisms.

• Degree or Diploma in Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience supervising workshop teams or technical staff in a production or agricultural environment.