Maintenance Supervisor​/Team Leader – Dairy Farm

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the farm maintenance team
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• Carry out and oversee electrical, mechanical and plumbing maintenance
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• Troubleshoot and repair farm equipment, machinery and utility systems.

• Conduct regular inspections of farm infrastructure, equipment and facilities
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• Implement and maintain a preventive maintenance schedule
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• Identify equipment faults and coordinate timely repairs to minimize downtime.

• Maintain electrical systems, motors, pumps, control panels and related equipment.

• Handle plumbing systems, water supply lines, drainage and related farm utilities.

• Ensure proper maintenance of machinery and equipment used in dairy farm operations.

• Monitor maintenance activities and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.

• Maintain records of repairs, maintenance activities, spare parts and equipment breakdowns.

• Coordinate with management regarding major repairs, replacement of equipment and spare-parts requirements.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety and maintenance procedures
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• Train and guide maintenance technicians/helpers as required.

• Respond quickly to emergency breakdowns and operational maintenance requirements.

• Diploma / ITI / Bachelor’s qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or related field
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• Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience
  , preferably in a dairy farm, livestock farm, agricultural facility, food production plant or similar environment.

• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems
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• Experience in equipment troubleshooting and repair
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• Good knowledge of preventive and breakdown maintenance
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• Experience supervising a maintenance team.

• Ability to diagnose equipment faults and implement effective solutions.

• Good knowledge of workplace safety procedures.

• Willingness to work in a farm/livestock environment and respond to maintenance emergencies when required..

• Vocational training or Associate's degree in a relevant technical field (e.g., agricultural mechanics, electrical technology).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of hands‑on experience in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing maintenance, preferably within the agricultural or dairy industry.
• Proven experience in supervising or leading a technical team, demonstrating strong communication and delegation skills.
• Certification in welding, electrical systems, or specific farm equipment maintenance is highly advantageous.