Manage the day-to-day operations of the company's fleet and ensure vehicles are available, safe, and fit for purpose.
Plan vehicle allocation, dispatch, routing, and delivery schedules.
Coordinate the timely movement of raw materials, finished products, equipment, and other goods.
Monitor fleet utilisation and implement measures to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
Collaborate with logistics, warehouse, production, sales, and operations teams to meet transportation requirements.

Driver Management:

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Supervise and coordinate all fleet drivers and transport personnel.
Prepare driver schedules, routes, and operating procedures.
Monitor attendance, performance, conduct, and compliance with company policies.
Ensure all drivers hold valid licences and required documentation.
Organise regular training on defensive driving, road safety, vehicle handling, and company procedures.

Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs:

Develop and enforce preventive maintenance schedules for all fleet vehicles.
Ensure vehicles are serviced and maintained in line with manufacturer recommendations and company standards.
Monitor repairs, inspections, breakdowns, and roadworthiness of vehicles.
Manage relationships with approved workshops, mechanics, and service providers.
Maintain accurate records of servicing, repairs, parts replacement, and maintenance expenditure.

Fuel & Cost Control:

Monitor fuel consumption and investigate abnormal or excessive usage.
Implement effective controls for fuel issuance, tracking, and accountability.
Monitor expenditure on fuel, maintenance, tyres, repairs, insurance, licensing, and other fleet-related costs.
Identify opportunities to reduce operating costs without compromising safety or service delivery.
Prepare regular fleet cost and performance reports for management.

Safety & Regulatory Compliance:

Ensure compliance with applicable road transport, vehicle safety, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain valid vehicle registration, insurance, roadworthiness certificates, and other required documentation.
Implement and enforce fleet safety policies and procedures.
Investigate accidents, incidents, vehicle damage, and other fleet-related occurrences.
Introduce measures to minimise accidents, misuse, breakdowns, and operational risks.

Fleet Tracking & Performance Monitoring:

Monitor vehicle movements using GPS and fleet management systems where available.
Track mileage, routes, delivery times, fuel usage, idle time, and vehicle utilisation.
Review fleet performance data and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
Maintain accurate records of trips, vehicle movements, mileage, fuel consumption, maintenance, and incidents.

Logistics & Delivery Coordination:

Work closely with logistics and operations teams to support efficient product distribution.
Coordinate vehicle availability for customer deliveries and transfers between locations.
Optimise routes to reduce turnaround time, fuel consumption, and transportation costs.
Monitor delivery performance and promptly resolve transportation-related challenges.

Fleet Administration & Reporting:

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Maintain an accurate and up-to-date fleet register covering vehicle details, documentation, maintenance history, and operational status.
Prepare weekly and monthly fleet performance reports for management.
Track key fleet KPIs and provide practical recommendations for improvement.
Manage relationships with vehicle suppliers, workshops, insurers, tracking companies, and other fleet service providers.
Support fleet budgeting, vehicle acquisition, disposal, replacement, and capacity planning.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Required Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's Degree or HND in Transport Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
5–8+ years of relevant experience in fleet management, logistics, transportation, or operations, preferably within manufacturing, building materials, ceramics, construction products, or FMCG.
Proven experience managing a sizeable fleet of trucks, commercial vehicles, or heavy-duty vehicles.
Strong knowledge of fleet operations, vehicle maintenance, fuel control, and transportation logistics.
Demonstrated experience managing drivers and transport personnel.
Good understanding of Nigerian road transport regulations and vehicle documentation requirements.
Experience with GPS tracking or fleet management systems is an advantage.
Strong analytical, reporting, organisational, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Key Competencies:

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