Upkeep
Maintenance
Preventative maintenance keeps uptime high and emergencies low.
Daily checks
- Visual leaks (oil, water)
- Tire/pressure check (vehicles)
- Clean filters / vents (as needed)
- Tools returned + charged
Weekly checks
- Grease points
- Chain/belt inspection
- Test lights / brakes
- Cold unit door seals
Monthly
- Full inventory of spares
- Deep washdown
- Review breakdowns + fixes
Asset Register
Full register of all farm assets — vehicles, equipment, livestock, structures, tools — across every department.
Open Asset Register →Fleet, Machinery & Preventative Maintenance
Principle: Maintenance is production. Preventative schedules protect deliveries, cold chain reliability, and farm uptime.
Phased model
| Phase | Scope |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Internal workshop/garage on-site for routine servicing, greasing, tyres, minor repairs, welding/fabrication, small engine work |
| Phase 2 | Mixed model: in-house routine + outsourced specialist work (major hydraulics, heavy rebuilds, refrigeration, high-voltage) |
| Phase 3 | Controlled public offering (only after proven internally): basic checks, puncture/tyre repairs, oil/filters, minor repairs |
Preventative maintenance rhythm
| Frequency | Scope |
|---|---|
| Daily/weekly | Operator checks (fluids, leaks, tyres, lights, guards) |
| Monthly | Servicing by hours/kilometres (filters, belts/hoses, batteries) |
| Quarterly/6-monthly | Deeper inspections (hydraulics, cooling systems, generator service) |
| Annual | Audit and planned replacement of known failure parts |
Workshop essentials
Concrete slab, drainage, parts shelving, labelled bins, compressor, basic welding bay. Wash bay separate from food areas; spill capture to protect waterways.