Fleet Officer

Our client provides unmatched logistics support in leisure and business to individuals and corporate clients in Vehicle Rental, Fleet Management, Leasing and Manpower Outsourcing. It is designed for the discerning traveler and the optimisation manager. The company has over 25years experience in all round Transportation Management Services.
With branches in Lagos, Kano, Abuja, Calabar, Accra (Ghana), as well as outlets through strategic alliances with hotels, resorts, sports and entertainment ve

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Our client provides unmatched logistics support in leisure and business to individuals and corporate clients in Vehicle Rental, Fleet Management, Leasing and Manpower Outsourcing. It is designed for the discerning traveler and the optimisation manager. The company has over 25years experience in all round Transportation Management Services.
With branches in Lagos, Kano, Abuja, Calabar, Accra (Ghana), as well as outlets through strategic alliances with hotels, resorts, sports and entertainment venues, the company is positioned to meeting its clients’ transport logistics needs. The company is now seeking to recruit a Fleet Officer.

Job Purpose

The Fleet Officer plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operations and maintenance of the fleet of vehicles in the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain meticulous records on fleet operations, vehicle maintenance, and fuel consumption.
• Regularly schedule and conduct site visits to clients' and vehicle locations. Review and assess on-site driver and vehicle activities, ensuring compliance and service quality.
• Effectively manage vehicle-related complaints. Receive and document complaints from drivers, and promptly liaise with the maintenance unit to initiate necessary checks and repairs.
• Receive, coordinate, and plan job requests from the Marketing team. Ensure efficient and timely dispatch of resources to meet service requirements.
• Collaborate closely with the Maintenance Team to oversee vehicle repairs. Ensure repairs are executed promptly, resulting in vehicles being rental-ready, and minimising downtime.
• Maintain a fleet of backup vehicles to cover breakdown periods. Upon repair completion and certification, ensure the timely return of standby vehicles.
• Efficiently manage vehicle dispatch and maintain an accurate Daily Dispatch Record.
• Oversee proper fuel management for all vehicles. Reload fuel cards for client vehicles as per approved fuel budgets, ensuring constant fuel availability.
• Daily verification of the fuel portal to confirm fuel purchases as reported by drivers. Vigilantly flag unauthorised fuel card usage and conduct fuel consumption analysis to track purchases and usage.
• Initiate requests for accessories required for fleet vehicles. Follow up with the Admin team to facilitate the timely procurement of requested items.
• Ensure optimal and cost-effective deployment of drivers to suitable locations, meeting the company's operational goals.
• Promptly report all vehicle incidents and accidents to the relevant team/platform. Facilitate proper documentation and follow-up procedures.
• Actively engage in periodic driver training programs to enhance skills and stay updated on best practices.
• Flexibility to undertake additional assignments delegated by the Head of Department, Supervisor, or the management.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform various duties and responsibilities as directed by the executive management.

Qualifications and Experience:

• B.Sc./HND
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in Fleet management roles.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Must possess a good knowledge and awareness of the industry
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Ability to analyse data, statistics and translate results into better solutions