Fleet Manager at G4S

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Fleet manager is responsible for planning, communication, policy development, ensuring statutory compliance and administration of all fleet management processes. The incumbent is also responsible for ensuring fleet safety compliance, managed fleet budgets and controlled costs with most effective fleet allocations.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITY:

• Responsible for a fleet of 1000+ vehicles and motorcycles
• Development and implementation of fleet administration standards and vehicle operating policies
• Preparation of annual budgets and periodic reports on operating costs, purchase or lease of vehicles and equipment and control over maintenance.
• Control and schedule maintenance, repair, replacement and disposal of vehicles
• The operation of a large central motor pool including the allocation of vehicles and motorcycles.
• To assist in determining workload, monitoring and evaluating performance of the workshop team
• To oversee fleet replacement program including recommending annual fleet replacement; develop specifications for purchasing equipment and vehicles.
• To ensure the work environment is in compliance with government, safety and environmental standards; assure the workshop area, equipment and materials are maintained in a safe, clean and orderly fashion, assure security of storage and repair facilities.
• To plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan assigned staff; assign work activities, projects and programs; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of experience working with operation, maintenance and administration of fleet.
• In-depth knowledge of fleet management solutions (preferably ROADBASE), fleet scheduling
• Thorough knowledge of transport management systems and operations scheduling
• Basic training in motor vehicle maintenance.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years managing fleet administration
• Excellent communication and IT skills
• Proven record in managing revenue, costs and profitability

Competencies

• Leading people
• Delivering performance
• Managing professionally.
• Collaborating and Cooperating
• Must be able to work under pressure and for long hours
• Must be able to work under minimum supervision
• Driving Change

Skills

• Fluency in English
• Written communication skills, at a high proficiency level
• Verbal communication skills, at a high proficiency level for English would be desired.
• Computer proficiency especially in MS Office Suite