Foreman (Based in Estate)

KUALA LUMPUR KEPONG BERHAD (KLK); Johor; On-site; MYR 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLK) is seeking a maintenance professional to service heavy vehicles, machinery, and equipment in a plantation setting. The role focuses on minimizing downtime through timely troubleshooting and routine inspections.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant Diploma and have at least 2 years in vehicle and machinery maintenance, with willingness to work in a plantation environment and to relocate if required. English and Bahasa Malaysia skills are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 2 years' experience in vehicle and machinery maintenance.
• Prior palm oil estate experience is an advantage.
• Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and overtime when required.
• Willing to relocate and live in plantation environment.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain heavy-sized vehicles, machineries and equipment to ensure good operating condition.
• Troubleshoot machine breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
• Monitor maintenance consumables and inform supervisor for ordering.
• Ensure all safety protocols are followed.
• Carry out routine inspections and perform any other tasks as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Bahasa Malaysia proficiency

Independent working

Overtime availability

Education

Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronic Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible to service and maintain heavy-sized vehicles, machineries and equipment to ensure the machines are in good condition for operation.
• To troubleshoot machine breakdown and failure to ensure minimum production downtime.
• Monitor and follow up on material that required for maintenance job and responsible to inform superior for ordering.
• Ensure all safety protocols are followed.
• Carry out routine inspection and any other task as assigned by immediate superior.

Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/ Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 2 years working experience in vehicle and machinery maintenance.
• Prior experience in palm oil estate will be an added advantage
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia will be an added advantage.
• Responsible and able to work independently.
• Able to work overtime and as and when required.
• Willing to work and live in plantation environment.
• Willing to relocate.

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLK), founded in 1906, is a Malaysian multinational with core businesses in oil palm and rubber plantations (300,000 hectares across Southeast Asia and Liberia). In the 1990s, KLK expanded into resource-based manufacturing (oleochemical, derivatives and specialty chemicals) and property development (Bandar Seri Coalfields, Caledonia) to create a diverse global presence.