Taurai Cheteni
About Taurai Cheteni
Taurai Cheteni is a Resident Maintenance Engineer with over two decades of experience in the electrical industry, currently working at SSI Schaefer UK in Leeds. He has a background in maintenance engineering and project management, having previously worked at Premier Farnell and Marshalls plc.
Current Role at SSI Schaefer UK
Taurai Cheteni serves as the Resident Maintenance Engineer at SSI Schaefer UK, a position he has held since 2019. He is based in Leeds, United Kingdom. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing maintenance operations and ensuring the efficient functioning of site services. His extensive background in electrical engineering and maintenance engineering supports his responsibilities in this position.
Previous Experience at Premier Farnell
Before his current role, Taurai Cheteni worked at Premier Farnell as a Site Services Engineer starting in 2017. He held this position for two years until 2019. His responsibilities included maintenance and site services, contributing to the operational efficiency of the company. Prior to this, he also worked at Premier Farnell in a similar capacity from 2017 to 2019.
Background in Electrical Engineering
Taurai Cheteni has a robust educational background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. He studied at Harare Polytechnic College, where he earned a National Certificate. He further enhanced his qualifications with City and Guilds of London, achieving Electrical Technician Part 1, 2, and 3. His apprenticeship training has provided him with a solid foundation in electrical systems and maintenance.
Education and Qualifications
Taurai Cheteni holds multiple academic qualifications. He studied at Leeds Beckett University, where he achieved a degree in Events Management. He also completed an MSc in Project Management at Leeds Metropolitan University. His educational background is complemented by various compliance qualifications related to site services maintenance and facilities management.
Experience in the Electrical Industry
With over two decades of experience in the electrical industry, Taurai Cheteni has developed expertise in factory maintenance, generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical energy. His previous roles include working as a Maintenance Engineer at Marshalls plc from 2014 to 2017. His extensive experience encompasses logistics management, procurement management, and contracts management.