Technical Director

About the role

The Technical Director leads the performance, reliability and standardisation of all farm workshops for GoCongo. This senior position ensures best‑in‑class technical service delivery, strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures and continuous improvement across multiple sites.

Key responsibilities

• Define, implement and enforce SOPs for maintenance, repair, diagnostics and spare‑parts management.
• Maintain high machine availability by driving preventive maintenance programmes and reducing downtime.
• Standardise spare‑parts lists, set minimum stock levels and oversee inventory rotation.
• Conduct regular workshop audits, identify gaps and apply corrective actions.
• Optimise equipment utilisation, develop cost‑effective replacement strategies and monitor performance metrics.
• Train operators and technicians to minimise misuse and equipment failures.

Required profile

• Degree in Mechanical or Electromechanical Engineering.
• At least 10 years of experience managing heavy equipment or multi‑site workshops.
• Strong leadership, operational discipline and the ability to drive continuous improvement.

Required skills

• Heavy equipment maintenance and repair.
• Spare‑parts inventory management.
• Preventive maintenance planning.
• Machine diagnostics and performance analysis.