Fleet Manager

About the role

The Fleet Manager oversees the complete lifecycle of the company’s fleet, which includes heavy trucks, loaders, and forklifts. The role ensures optimal performance, safety, and cost‑efficiency while coordinating maintenance, compliance, and operational reliability.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and control all fleet assets, guaranteeing operational reliability and efficiency.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance and inspection programmes to extend equipment lifespan.
• Manage workshop operations, spare‑parts inventory, and vendor relationships for timely, cost‑effective repairs.
• Monitor vehicle and equipment utilisation to optimise productivity and minimise idle time.
• Ensure compliance with transportation, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Investigate breakdowns and accidents, analyse root causes, and apply corrective and preventive measures.
• Establish performance metrics and KPIs for fleet efficiency, fuel consumption, and maintenance costs.
• Prepare and manage the annual fleet budget, track expenses, and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Lead, train, and evaluate the Fleet Operations and Maintenance teams, promoting technical performance and safety awareness.
• Collaborate with Logistics, Operations, Safety, and Procurement to streamline fleet scheduling and resource allocation.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in fleet management, maintenance, and logistics, including 5 years in a senior leadership role handling heavy trucks, loaders, and forklifts.
• Strong leadership, analytical thinking, decision‑making, problem‑solving, and budgeting capabilities.
• Excellent command of English, both spoken and written.

Required skills

• In‑depth knowledge of heavy‑duty vehicle systems.
• Maintenance planning and workshop management.
• Spare‑parts logistics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience using fleet management systems/software.