Transport Service Manager

PG Consulting Limited

About the Company

We are a leading player in the manufacturing sector, committed to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. We are expanding our team and looking for a qualified and experienced Transport Service Manager to lead operations at our Ajaokuta Plant.

The role is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance, and improvement of mechanical systems within heavy equipment, including powertrains (Transmission), hydraulics, and engine diagnostics. Specifically, Cat excavators, payloaders, trucks, and forklifts. This includes troubleshooting and maintaining the machinery to optimise performance, reduce downtime, and increase longevity.

Experience & Key Responsibilities

• Basic troubleshooting and minor repair skills to identify problems before they become major issues.
• Understanding of machinery mechanics, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including powertrains (Transmission), hydraulics, and engine diagnostics.
• Hands-on experience with CAT-brand machines like excavators, payloaders, trucks, and forklifts, and an understanding of their components, functions, and operations.
• The role is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance, and improvement of mechanical systems within heavy equipment, specifically CAT excavators, payloaders, trucks, and forklifts. This includes troubleshooting, and maintaining the machinery to optimize performance, reduce downtime, and increase longevity.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for all machinery to ensure optimal performance and reduce downtime.
• Use diagnostic tools and software (e.g., CAT ET) to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic failures. Apply root cause analysis to resolve recurring issues and prevent future failures.
• Experience working with construction, mining, or logistics equipment, specifically CAT-brand machines like excavators, payloaders, Sinotrucks, and Toyota/Liuogong forklifts.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to non-engineering personnel, including operators, technicians, and management.
• Supervisory and team management skills is a must.

Requirements

• Should have good Excel knowledge and exposure to fleet/service management solutions

• Degree in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing/automobile environment

• Strong computer skills

• Analytical mindset with a techno-commercial approach

• Good communication and negotiation skills

• Proficient in English

• Languages Preferred: English (Fluency required)