Fleet Officer

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Fleet Officer

Job Location: Gboko, Benue
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• A Fleet Officer is responsible for executing various organizational and management duties to oversee, sustain, and enhance the transportation processes of the plant. The duties and responsibilities includes:
  • Initiate purchasing vehicles to expand and/or enhance the fleet
  • Scheduling regular maintenance on all vehicles
  • Ordering urgent or emergency repairs as needed
  • Establishing efficient routes and transportation schedules
  • Coordinating Drivers and on-staff maintenance professionals when setting employee schedules
  • Managing vehicle licensure and registration
  • Ensuring all fleet members have proper licensure and up-to-date training
  • Monitoring Drivers to ensure adherence to schedules and proper driving practices
  • Searching for, hiring and training new Drivers
  • Providing reports to management on budgeting, schedules, maintenance and fleet progress
  • Developing methods to decrease cost and improve efficiency

Requirements

• Great written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent leadership skills, including goal-setting, motivation and training
• Expert knowledge of best driving, delivery, vehicle maintenance and other industry practices
• Familiarity with transportation scheduling and management software
• Understanding of basic vehicle mechanics, including the ability to identify when major repairs are needed
• Ability to set and monitor a budget
• Good problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Exceptional organization, time management and multitasking abilities
• Keen attention to detail

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development
• Performance Bonus