FLEET MANAGER – BOLUX GROUP

Bolux Group requires the services of a qualified, experienced

FLEET MANAGER

To manage the transport fleet in a manner which best meets the operational requirements of the company.

Your principal responsibilities shall include the following:

• Manages the maintenance of the fleet to reduce incidences of vehicle breakdowns and maximize the running life of company vehicles.
• Prepares a vehicle maintenance plan and ensures strict servicing times to minimize downtime and maintains schedules as per manufacture requirements.
• Ensures registering and licensing of all vehicles under their management.
• Maintains an up to date record of the company fleet asset register, to have a correct and up-to-date account of the company fleet at all times.
• Ensures adherence with Government Transport and Traffic Regulations, to reduce incidences of non-compliance resulting in business delays.
• Ensures compliance with driving safety standards as per Bolux Group standards, to reduce risk to company employees, vehicles, and property.
• Analyses and interprets control costs through performing relevant calculations and comparisons, to determine fleet costs relative to sales revenue.
• Manages overall fuel consumption in order to keep control over costs and identify areas for cost reduction.
• Analyses driving hours to ensure effective use of available staff, while adhering to safety standards and practices.
• Assists in the recruitment of quality Drivers into the fleet.
• Monitors training and development of staff, to ensure that overall performance objectives are met.
• Makes required information and reports available in order to facilitate Management decision making.
• Monitors car tracker and fuel consumption schedules in order to generate required reports.
• Accountable for stock checks and coordinates monthly stock take, to reconcile vehicle stock with records and identify variances.
• Participates actively in the implementation of ISO and Kaizen programs in order to contribute to company compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental Policies.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate must have a Degree in Logistics and Transport Management or equivalent and a Certificate in Fleet Management would be an added advantage; Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is essential. The position requires at least six (6) years post qualification experience in the FMCG industry of which 2 years must have been at Supervisory / Managerial Level. A valid Driver’s License is essential, a Heavy Duty License will be an added advantage.