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.

Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 5 years Location Oyo Job Field Logistics

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

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• Deadline: Not specified