PURPOSE ​

To Provide supervisory oversight of daily operations of a fleet of trucks, manage Drivers, and liaise with the workshop department on vehicle maintenance.

THE JOB​

• Ensure compliance and safety standards in accordance with the company's needs and objectives.
• Take inventory of trucks assigned to ascertain the operational ones and present them for onward dispatch while the non-operational ones will be prepared for the workshop.
• Coordinate all hand-over of trucks with all the accessories to avoid loss of items on the trucks and keep records.
• Liaise with the workshop supervisor to facilitate repairs on trucks in the workshop.
• Liaise with the recovery team on recoveries of trucks- accidents/breakdowns.
• Ensure adequate enforcement of disciplinary measures among subordinates.
• Liaise with the logistics supervisor to ensure prompt loading of trucks.

THE PERSON MUST HAVE​

• Effective communication and reporting skills to liaise with drivers, vendors, and internal departments.
• Strong knowledge of fleet operations, vehicle maintenance schedules, and route optimization to ensure efficient use of company assets.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate across operations, logistics, and finance teams.
• Sound knowledge of transport and road safety regulations, licensing requirements, and vehicle documentation processes.
• Problem-solving mindset with the capacity to handle on-the-road emergencies and minimize downtime.

QUALIFICATIONS​

•  OND in Transport Management, Mechanical Engineering, Logistics, or any related field.
• Computer Literate will be an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE​

• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in fleet supervision, transport coordination, or logistics operations.