Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 10 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Reports To: Technical supervisors
Department: Farm operations
Tier: 4b
Contract Duration: 2 years
Direct Reports to this Position: Machine Operators, Mechanics
Assets Controlled: Spanner kit

Asili Agriculture is a fully-mechanized largescale farming company with an integrated food security platform for East Africa that manages dual-season production of high quality maize and soybeans for supply to regional food processors. Asili became operational in January 2014 and is currently farming on over 7,000 ha of land in Western Uganda under a conservation agriculture and precision farming approach to maximize yields efficiently and sustainably.

● Our purpose: To catalyse a more equitable, resilient and regenerative food system.
● Our mission: To deliver integrated agricultural land management & marketplace solutions that empower farmers and food system stakeholders to sustainably increase profitability, resilience and nutrition.
● Our vision: A food system in harmony with nature that empowers farmers, nourishes communities, and creates local prosperity.

Our Farm Hubs operate the largest staple foods farming enterprise in Uganda. We also operate grain storage and trading activities serving over 15,000 farmers and supplying over 40,000 MT of food annually. Our Producer Services Business Unit (PSBU) provides bundled services—agronomy, quality inputs supply, grain marketing and financial services—to smallscale producers (also known as smallholders) as well as customized farming services to large landowners. Our Digital Division develops AMSAF – a resilient food marketplace connecting all stakeholders - and implements digital solutions employed across our Hubs and PSBU. Today, we employ 230+ individuals and employ over 800 temporary employees. We are an ambitious and growing business with a vibrant and dedicated workforce committed to expanding equitable, resilient and regenerative food systems in the region.

The Purpose of the role
The main role of the jobholder is to diagnose and repair the vehicle problems accurately and quickly. This position requires a mechanic who has a good understanding of electrical, hydraulic, engine and braking systems, transmission system & air conditioning. The role will report to the level 4 technician with dotted reporting lines to the technical supervisors and the workshop manager.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities of the Position
The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following tasks with respect to this position:

1. Reporting, record keeping and inputs management
• Ensuring the machines have inputs (fuel, seed, fertilizer and chemicals) they need for the timely execution of their tasks,
• Following up with the operators to ensure the inputs issued to equipment are properly and timely recorded in the inputs record books,
• Timely submission of the inputs issued to the fields in iForm,
• Timely submission of daily checklist data, 50h service & 250h service data into iForm,
• Reporting any minor & major breakdowns, accidents, damages to any machine components

2. Preventive maintenance
• Ensuring proper daily checklists are completed with the operators for the machines they are supervising and submitting iForm records,
• Alerting the team of mechanics in case of any unusual sound on a machine and equipment and following up to see that the machine is attended to,
• Ensuring a 50h service is properly completed with the assistance of the mechanics on tractors, self-propelled sprayers and combines and submitting date is iForm,
• Following up and ensuring a 250h service are done on a timely basis and iForm records are submitted as well

3. Corrective maintenance
• Root cause analysis – Always pushing mechanics to do a root cause analysis so that breakdowns are solved once and for all
• Supervising the mechanics in their work both in and off season
• Confirming that the work is done well by the mechanics
• Supporting mechanics with transport logistics and all they need to ensure work is done in the shortest time possible

4. Machine cleaning
• Following up with operators to ensure they keep their machines clean as much as possible both in and outside the cab,
• Checking tractor cabs and ensuring operators do not place spares in the machine cab i.e. under the operator seats & close to delicate areas like wind screens,
• Supervising cleaning machines with the jet washer before any serious correcting mechanical is done on them to enable mechanics properly identify leakages sources

5. Reporting faults
• Report faults as quickly as possible as soon as they are identified,
• Sharing error codes with the mechanics to help them quickly identify issues 6. Perform any other work when called upon

Personal Specification for this Role Essential
• At least 2 years of experience working in a farm of at least 1500 ha or a university degree in an Agricultural or any related field
• Good leadership skills
• Knowledge on how to carry out a range of agricultural activities which may include tillage, planting, harvesting, spraying & spreading
• Strong working knowledge of workshop procedure, health and safety
• Good communication skills
• Good time management

Desirable
• A certificate in doing basic servicing and mechanical work
• A certificate for operating a range of farming machinery & equipment
• Good leadership skills
• Good team player

Competencies for this Role
• Demonstrated understanding of electrical, hydraulic, engine, braking, transmission, and air conditioning systems.
• Familiarity with various agricultural activities such as tillage, planting, harvesting, spraying, and spreading.
• Ability to analyze issues and develop effective solutions.
• Proven capability to lead and guide teams effectively.
• Strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Careful approach to tasks ensuring accuracy and precision.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Ability in working collaboratively with team members.
• Comprehensive understanding of health and safety protocols and procedures.
• Ability to adjust and thrive in diverse and changing environments.
• Willingness and capability to adapt to new situations and challenges.

Working Conditions
The job holder will be working outdoors under harsh weather condition, rain, sunshine, cold weather & hot weather. The job holder will also be working with heavy equipment and knowledge of health & safety protocols/procedures is very paramount. Sometimes the job holder will be exposed to chemicals. Based on the above it is extremely critical that PPEs are used at all times.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Asili Agriculture is an equal opportunities employer and seeks to provide equal-opportunity employment to all employees and applicants. Asili Agriculture strongly believes in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within its workforce. At Asili Agriculture, diversity refers to all the ways in which we differ. This includes but is not limited to age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion and nationality. Asili Agriculture encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply to become part of our organisation.

Any candidate offered a job with Asili will be expected to comply with Asili’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Does this sound like an exciting role and company to work with? Do you have any questions? We would be happy to hear from you.

Interested applicants please send your CV and a Cover Letter explaining why you are a suitable candidate for this role to recruitment@agilis-partners.com  by July 19th, 2024. All applications should include the reference Farm field supervisor 10.07.2024 in the subject line. Hard copy applications will not be accepted.

Please note this is an ongoing recruitment process. Candidates will be contacted and assessed on a rolling-basis.

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