Foreman (Based in Oil Palm Estate)

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLK); Ipoh; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable plantation company is seeking a Full-time Foreman for their oil palm estate in Ipoh, Perak. Candidates should have at least a diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineering, along with 2-3 years of relevant experience in vehicle and machinery maintenance. Responsibilities include servicing and maintaining equipment, troubleshooting breakdowns, and ensuring safety protocols. The role requires candidates to be responsible, capable of working independently, and willing to work in a plantation environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to service and maintain heavy-sized vehicles, machineries and equipment.
• Troubleshoot machine breakdown and failure to ensure minimum production downtime.
• Monitor and follow up on material required for maintenance jobs.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Safety protocol knowledge

Communication in English

Education

Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

Heavy-sized vehicles

Machineries and equipment

Job description

Overview

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLK) is hiring a Full-time Foreman (Based in Oil Palm Estate) role in Ipoh, Perak. Apply now to be part of our team.

Job Summary

• Looking for candidates available to work:
  • Monday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Thursday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Friday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Saturday: Morning, Afternoon
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Expected salary: RM1,800 - RM2,800 per month

Role and 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.