Assistant Fleet Manager

Assistant Fleet Manager

Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited has a Vision to be the market leader in the Day Old Chicks market; through exceptional quality products and services that will guarantee profitable poultry farming.

The Company produces high-quality Day-Old Chicks and Point of Cage Pullets. Over the years, we have remained focused on our main objective to produce high quality chicks, in a highly hygienic environment leveraging innovative solutions grounded in Research and Development.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Fleet Manager Location: Awe, Oyo Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• The Assistant Fleet Manager supports the Fleet Manager in the effective management, maintenance, utilisation, and monitoring of the company's fleet of vehicles.
• The role ensures that vehicles are available, roadworthy, properly maintained, and efficiently utilised to support the company's operations.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the Fleet Manager in the day-to-day management of the company's fleet.

• Monitor vehicle availability, utilisation, movement, and operational status.

• Coordinate routine servicing, repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance of vehicles.

• Maintain accurate records of vehicle maintenance, repairs, fuel consumption, mileage, and associated costs.

• Monitor drivers' compliance with approved routes, schedules, safety procedures, and company policies.

• Coordinate vehicle allocation for dispatch, staff transportation, field operations, and other business activities.

• Monitor vehicle tracking systems and investigate unauthorised or unusual vehicle movements.

• Ensure vehicles are properly documented, licensed, insured, and compliant with regulatory requirements.

• Follow up on vehicle breakdowns, accidents, repairs, and other fleet-related incidents and escalate where necessary.

• Monitor fuel consumption and identify unusual usage or opportunities for cost reduction.

• Support the development and implementation of fleet maintenance and replacement plans.

• Liaise with workshops, service providers, insurance companies, and other external fleet vendors.

• Prepare regular reports on fleet availability, maintenance, utilisation, fuel consumption, costs, and incidents.

• Assist in enforcing safe driving practices and promoting vehicle and driver safety.

• Identify operational gaps and recommend improvements to fleet efficiency and cost management.

• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by Management.

• Key Performance Indicators

• Fleet availability and vehicle uptime.

• Timely completion of preventive maintenance.

• Reduction in vehicle breakdowns and downtime.

• Efficient fuel consumption and fleet cost management.

• Compliance with vehicle documentation and regulatory requirements.

• Driver compliance with safety and fleet policies.

• Accurate and timely fleet reporting.

• Effective vehicle utilisation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Transport Management, Logistics, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in fleet management, transportation, logistics, or a related role.

• Experience managing commercial or operational vehicles will be an advantage.

• Experience in FMCG, agriculture, poultry, manufacturing, or a similar operational environment is desirable.

• Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong fleet and transportation management skills.

• Good knowledge of vehicle maintenance and preventive maintenance practices.

• Strong planning, coordination, and follow-up skills.

• Good knowledge of fleet tracking and monitoring systems.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Cost-conscious and detail-oriented.

• Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to operational challenges.

Expected Behavioural Competencies:

• Accountability & Ownership
• Proactive & Results-Oriented
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Safety Consciousness
• Integrity
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Cost Consciousness
• Adaptability

Application Closing Date

31st October, 2026.