Job Summary – Fleet and Maintenance Manager
The Fleet and Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing the company's fleet operations and maintenance activities to ensure vehicles and equipment are safe, reliable, compliant, and operating efficiently. The role involves planning preventive and corrective maintenance, managing fleet utilization, controlling maintenance costs, supervising technical staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing vehicle performance to support business operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the daily operations of the company fleet, including vehicles, machinery, and equipment.
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.
- Monitor vehicle performance, fuel consumption, and maintenance costs.
- Coordinate repairs, servicing, inspections, and breakdown response activities.
- Supervise maintenance personnel, mechanics, and external service providers.
- Ensure compliance with transportation, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Maintain accurate fleet records, including maintenance history, registrations, insurance, and licenses.
- Analyze fleet utilization and recommend strategies to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.
- Manage spare parts inventory and maintenance budgets.
- Investigate vehicle incidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Prepare fleet and maintenance reports for management review.
- Support procurement and disposal of fleet assets when required.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Transport and Logistics Management, Fleet Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in fleet and maintenance management.
- Strong knowledge of vehicle maintenance practices, fleet operations, and workshop management.
- Experience managing maintenance budgets and cost-control initiatives.
- Knowledge of safety standards and transportation regulations.
- Strong leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in fleet management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent communication and team management abilities.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Fleet availability and utilization rate.
- Vehicle downtime percentage.
- Maintenance cost per vehicle/equipment.
- Preventive maintenance compliance rate.
- Fuel efficiency performance.
- Breakdown frequency and response time.
- Safety and regulatory compliance rate.