Fleet Manager (oil & Gas)

The Fleet Manager will be fully responsible for the effective management of the organization’s fleet of heavy duty vehicles. The role demands a results oriented professional with proven experience in managing large scale fleet operations in Nigeria, ensuring maximum vehicle uptime, strict cost control, driver discipline, and compliance with statutory requirements. Key Responsibilities Oversee day-to-day operations of all heavy duty vehicles, ensuring timely deployment and availability. Implement preventive and corrective maintenance programs to guarantee roadworthiness at all times. Enforce strict compliance with FRSC, VIO, and other regulatory bodies requirements.

Control and monitor fuel usage, maintenance costs, and spare parts inventory to prevent leakages and wastage. Set performance standards for drivers and mechanics, ensuring discipline, safety, and accountability. Investigate accidents, breakdowns, and incidents, ensuring proper documentation and corrective actions. Negotiate and manage contracts with service providers, workshops, and parts suppliers. Develop and maintain fleet tracking and monitoring systems for real time oversight. Recruit, train, and supervise drivers and fleet staff, enforcing performance based culture. Manage fleet budgets, ensuring cost effectiveness and operational efficiency. Provide management with accurate reports on fleet utilization, fuel consumption, expenses, and overall performance.

Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Transport Management, Mechanical/Automobile Engineering, or related field. Professional certifications (CILT or equivalent). 10–15 years proven experience managing heavy duty fleets in Nigeria (logistics, haulage, manufacturing, or FMCG sector). Strong technical knowledge of heavy duty vehicles, maintenance practices, and spare parts. Solid experience dealing with drivers, unions, workshops, and regulatory agencies. Demonstrated ability to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enforce discipline in fleet operations. Proficiency in fleet management systems and Microsoft Office tools. Key Competencies Strong leadership and people management skills. Excellent negotiation and vendor management ability. High integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.

Hands on problem solver with resilience under pressure. Safety conscious and compliance driven.