Allen Saayman
Jeffrey's Bay,Eastern Cape
Summary
Dedicated professional with experience at LH Brown Farms and Valtrac Pty Ltd, skilled in farm machinery operation and mechanical problem-solving. A qualified Red Seal Diesel Mechanic, I excel in optimizing equipment performance and mentoring others. Known for attention to detail, precision, reliability and a relentless work ethic, I consistently enhance operational efficiency and reduce downtime. I take pride in being very clean and neat. I don't stop when I'm tired, I stop when the job's done. Believe in being the hardest worker in a room. I work very well alone and in a team.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Farm Hand
LH Brown Farms
03.2023 - 11.2025
- Operated farm machinery for planting and harvesting crops.
- Assisted in maintaining irrigation systems to ensure optimal water distribution.
- Monitored crop health and reported issues to senior staff for timely intervention.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to enhance operational efficiency.
- Operated various farm machinery.
- Operating and maintaining tractors, implements, and pivot irrigation sprinklers.
- Experienced in: Air drill, discing, VT, mulch finish, irrigation sprinklers, mower, ripper, disc ripper, skid steer Bobcat, forklift, irrigation motors, John Deere tractors and GPS, driving semis and seed trucks, operating grain cart and seed cart.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Cleaned work area and pickup trucks regularly.
Diesel Mechanic
Valtrac Pty Ltd
07.2014 - 05.2022
- Conducted routine maintenance checks, ensuring optimal performance of heavy machinery.
- Collaborated with team to troubleshoot mechanical issues, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Mentored junior mechanics in best practices for equipment repair and safety protocols.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules, reducing downtime and repair costs.
- Led initiatives to improve workflow processes, streamlining repairs and minimizing delays.
- Maintained accurate records of repairs and maintenance activities in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to repair and maintain diesel engines according to industry standards.
- Repair tractors and implements. Test tractors and implements. Help clients on the farm understand how to operate and use the tractors and implements. Calibrate tractors.
Skills
- Farm machinery operation
- Irrigation system maintenance
- Mechanical problem-solving
- Qualified Red Seal Diesel Mechanic
- Basic Welding
- Attention to detail
- Fast learner
- Dependable and hardworking
Certification
Red Seal Diesel Mechanic
Languages
English
Afrikaans
Interests
- Discipline and physical training
- Outdoor Work
- Personal Growth
- Travel
- Continuous self-improvement
- Problem Solving
- Leadership development
- Mastering new skills
- Chess
Timeline
Farm Hand
LH Brown Farms
03.2023 - 11.2025
Diesel Mechanic
Valtrac Pty Ltd
07.2014 - 05.2022