Fleet Manager

We are looking for a dedicated Fleet Manager to oversee fleet operations, ensuring optimal efficiency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness. This role requires strong leadership skills, strategic planning, and a deep understanding of transport logistics.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.
• The chance to be part of a forward-thinking, technology-driven company.

Task & responsibilities

• Organizing the purchase and maintenance of transport vehicles, equipment and fuel
• Liaising with clients to determine requirements and providing customers with advice and information regarding vehicles, obligations and handling complaints
• Receiving orders and bookings, and planning and implementing transportation schedules
• Arranging collection and delivery of vehicles
• Maintaining business records and preparing operational statements and reports
• Oversee the hiring and training of drivers, and ensure that they are properly qualified and certified
• Ensure that all drivers and operators have the correct, up to date qualification
• Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
• Schedule daily and weekly fleet rosters
• Track orders using functional systems (e.g. tracking software)
• Monitor the performance of the transport fleet and identify areas for improvement
• Ensure daily and weekly documents are properly filed
• Report on maintenance and repair needs for vehicles and equipment
• Research and suggest cost-effective methods
• Conduct regular safety audits on trucks and agitators
• Organize training sessions for employees (e.g., proper use of Agitators, Safety equipment’s and handling of hazardous
• Keep organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders
• Ensure compliance with company policies and safety procedures
• Stay up to date with safety regulations, the latest technologies and trends in transport industry.

Qualification & experience

• Proven work experience as a Fleet Manager, Transportation Manager, or similar role
• Solid knowledge of supply and fleet management
• Experience preparing and tracking vehicles
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to supervise and train staff
• High school diploma
• Analytical mindset and good problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.