Leano Farmer

Diesel Technician / Workshop Manager / Field Service Engineer

Cape Town, City of Cape TownMember since October 15, 2025

Managing WorkshopFleet MaintenanceLiaising with internal and external clients, confirming fleet requirements, costLicense and preventive maintenance schedulesInspection on newly acquired assets as well as report on disposal of redundant aAdministrative functions including the completion of job cards, work orders, reqLiaising with external service providers and suppliers regarding services renderGood communication and negotiation skills

About

Working in Rebuild Centre Rebuild Engines, Compressors and Refurbished Refrigeration units. Service and repair units (T500, T600, T800, T1200, single temp units).

Experience

Field Service Engineer - Transport Cooling Africa (TCA) - Cape Town

(2022-05)

Working in Rebuild Centre
Rebuild Engines, Compressors and Refurbished Refrigeration units.
Service and repair units (T500, T600, T800, T1200, single temp units).
Slx 400 repair and maintenance.
Sl 400
Andvancer A500 repair and maintenance
Upload software and download (perform downloads on units)

Workshop Manager / Diesel Technician - Vector Logistics - Cape Town

(2018-09 - 2022-09)

Manage staff and overtime
Manage fleet of 49 Trucks (mixed fleet) (Scania, P310, MAN tgm, Hino 1627, Nissan Diesel, Isuzu Trucks).
Beat budget on actual verses last, by managing the budget
Ensure that workshop is clean
Incident and accident investigation
Liaising of vehicles and COF's
Pass all audits
Reduce vehicle downtime to 1 per day
Manage tasks to within spec and budget
Maintain Health and Safety risk management
Daily capture of km's
Management of human resources
Implement the operational planning of the mechanical component
Doing monthly reporting
Ensure that all employees are managed firm, fair and consistent.
Continues personal leadership development
Research, design, develop and install mechanical components, testing and systems.
Maintain an Occupational Health and Safety at all times in the workshop.
Analyze and control maintenance budgets, achieving cost savings while maintaining vehicle reliability for Vector Logistics.

Diesel Technician - Mitshubisi Motors - Worcester

(2015-04 - 2016-02)

Implemented safety procedures and adhered to environmental regulations during diesel engine repairs and maintenance.
Maintained accurate and detailed service records for all diesel engine repairs and maintenance activities to support operational efficiency in Worcester.

Diesel Technician - Orbit Boland Mercedes Benz - Worcester

(2007-01 - 2014-06)

Diagnosed and repaired mechanical and electrical faults in diesel engines to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
Performed routine maintenance and overhauls on diesel engines in accordance with manufacturer specifications and safety standards.
Conducted comprehensive inspections and testing of diesel engine systems including fuel injection, air intake, and exhaust components.
Utilized technical drawings and manuals to troubleshoot and resolve complex diesel engine issues efficiently.
Collaborated with the maintenance team in Worcester to enhance repair processes and improve overall equipment productivity.
Trained junior technicians on diesel engine diagnostics and repair techniques, improving team efficiency and skillset.
Mercedes Benz Actros, Atigo, Exor, powerliner, econoliner, Mercedes benz sprinters and vito's (trucks, repair and maintenance)
Did diagnostics with star diagnoses machine on all Mercedes Benz trucks.