Fleet Officer

Job Summary

To collaborate with the Head of Transport and the Fleet Manager to create a strategic plan for performance improvement measures to maximize the use of the company’s trucks

Job Responsibilities 

Ensure strict compliance with the daily maintenance schedule of trucks to improve operational efficiency.
Construct all emergency response plans and perform safety inspections and audits.
Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, or frequency.
Plan journey routes, design a road hazard map, and meet delivery schedules
Track vehicle and fuel usage and consumption rates; ensure that potential problems or fuel misuse are raised to management.
Track vehicle registration and insurance, and work with procurement to ensure these are always renewed promptly.
Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), with recommendations for action and continuous improvement.
To ensure that the truck is not used for any illegal activities or hauling of passengers by the driver.
Prepare a Fleet report for your manager on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis.
To ensure the dispatch of all loaded trucks under his/her control and track their movement until they reach their destination.
To check/track the movement of your truck using the control facility to confirm your telephone conversation with the driver.
Ensure that the trucks have all the safety elements required by both State and Federal law.
Report any HSE issues/accidents/near misses to your line manager immediately.

Competences Required

Excellent organizing and prioritizing skills
Extensive experience in analytical work in a multi-location environment.
Strong planning and problem-solving skills
Able to demonstrate a proactive approach to the position.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ethical conduct and collaboration skills.
Ability to manage pressure and meet deadlines.

Qualification/Experience

First degree in Logistics and Transport Management or other related field.
Minimum of 3-5 years’ work experience in similar role.
Experience with compliance requirements for the transport industry.
Experience with fleet telemetry/Truck tracking systems.
Experience with fleet maintenance systems