Fleet Manager Job at MacTay Consulting

MacTay Consulting is one of the first and leading management consulting firms in Nigeria, providing HR services to our clients in Africa since 1982. We focus on adding value to organisations through customized solutions that meet our clients’ needs. We have a proven track record of providing excellent services that impact our clients’ businesses.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Fleet Manager

Job Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Fleet Manager will oversee the purchasing and maintenance of vehicles to maximize profitability.Fleet Manager responsibilities include recruiting drivers, maintaining vehicle serving records and ensuring operational efficiency across the fleet.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Purchasing vehicles to expand and/or enhance the fleet.
• Scheduling regular maintenance on all vehicles
• Ordering urgent or emergency repairs as needed
• Monitoring Drivers to ensure adherence to schedules and proper driving practices
• Developing strategies for greater fuel efficiency
• Ensuring strict servicing and maintenance times to minimize downtime and maintain schedules.
• Monitoring driver behaviour and ensuring a high level of customer service
• Analysing data to increase business operational efficiency.
• Establishing efficient routes and transportation schedules
• Coordinating Drivers and on-staff maintenance professionals when setting employee schedules
• Managing vehicle licensure and registration
• Ensuring all fleet members have proper licensure and up-to-date training
• Utilizing GPS systems to monitor drivers and track vehicles in case of theft.
• Searching for, hiring, and training new Drivers
• Providing reports to management on budgeting, schedules, maintenance and fleet progress
• Developing methods to decrease cost and improve efficiency.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Degree in Logistics or Accounting
• Minimum of 7 years in the fleet management field
• Great written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with transportation scheduling and management software
• Understanding of basic vehicle mechanics, including the ability to identify when major repairs are needed
• Ability to set and monitor a budget.
• Good problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Excellent leadership skills, including goal-setting, motivation and training
• Expert knowledge of best driving, delivery, vehicle maintenance and other industry practices
• Good analytical skills
• Exceptional organization, time management and multitasking abilities
• Keen attention to detail.

Renumeration
Negotiable.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@mactay.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.