Fleet Manager

Nairobi - Kenya

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 8years

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Purpose

The Fleet Manager is responsible for planning managing and optimizing C4 Transports fleet operations in Kenya. The role ensures safe compliant and cost-effective transportation services through effective vehicle allocation driver supervision maintenance planning fuel control route optimization and regulatory compliance while delivering high service levels to clients.

Duties and Responsibilities

Fleet Operations Management

Plan daily vehicle deployment and trip schedules to meet customer and operational requirements
Optimize fleet utilization and route efficiency to improve service delivery

Performance Measures:

Fleet utilization rate of at least 85%
On-time delivery performance of at least 95%

Driver Management & Safety

Recruit train supervise and evaluate driver performance
Enforce safety standards defensive driving practices and company policies
Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions

Performance Measures:

Zero major accidents per quarter
100% driver training completion

Maintenance & Repairs

Schedule and oversee preventive maintenance and corrective repairs
Coordinate with internal teams and external workshops to minimize downtime
Maintain accurate maintenance records for all vehicles

Performance Measures:

Fleet availability of at least 90%
Maintenance cost per kilometer maintained within budget

Fuel & Cost Control

Monitor fuel consumption vehicle running costs and usage trends
Implement fuel efficiency and cost-reduction initiatives
Control operational expenditure against approved budgets

Performance Measures:

Fuel efficiency within approved targets
Operational cost variance not exceeding 5%

Compliance & Documentation

Ensure all vehicles and drivers comply with Kenyan transport regulations NTSA requirements and insurance obligations
Maintain accurate documentation licenses and inspection records

Performance Measures:

100% compliance with regulatory and insurance requirements

Client & Stakeholder Coordination

Liaise with clients regarding delivery schedules and service requirements
Resolve operational issues and support high service standards
Coordinate with regulators insurers fuel suppliers and service providers

Performance Measures:

Client satisfaction score of at least 4 out of 5

Requirements

Qualifications Experience & Competencies

Education

Diploma or Degree in Logistics Transport Management Mechanical Engineering or a related field
Bachelors degree preferred

Experience

Minimum of 5 years experience in fleet or transport management
At least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role in Kenya
Experience using fleet management systems (e.g. Fleetio) is an advantage

Knowledge & Skills

Strong understanding of Kenyan transport regulations and compliance requirements
Knowledge of vehicle maintenance planning and route optimization
Strong data analysis reporting and cost control skills

Core Competencies

Strong leadership and people management skills
High safety awareness and risk management mindset
Excellent organizational problem-solving and decision-making ability
Ability to work under pressure and manage field-based teams

Language

Fluent in English and Swahili
Additional local languages are an advantage

Working Conditions & Remuneration

Work Environment: Combination of office-based and field operations
Work Schedule: May include irregular hours evenings or weekends based on operational needs
Travel: Frequent local travel to depots client sites and workshops
Salary Range: USDper month depending on experience

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Fleet utilization rate 85%
On-time delivery rate 95%
Fleet availability 90%
Accident frequency rate 1 per quarter
Operational cost variance within 5% of budget

Job PurposeThe Fleet Manager is responsible for planning managing and optimizing C4 Transports fleet operations in Kenya. The role ensures safe compliant and cost-effective transportation services through effective vehicle allocation driver supervision maintenance planning fuel control route optimiz...

Job Purpose

Duties and Responsibilities

Fleet Operations Management

Plan daily vehicle deployment and trip schedules to meet customer and operational requirements
Optimize fleet utilization and route efficiency to improve service delivery

Performance Measures:

Fleet utilization rate of at least 85%
On-time delivery performance of at least 95%

Driver Management & Safety

Recruit train supervise and evaluate driver performance
Enforce safety standards defensive driving practices and company policies
Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions

Performance Measures:

Zero major accidents per quarter
100% driver training completion

Maintenance & Repairs

Schedule and oversee preventive maintenance and corrective repairs
Coordinate with internal teams and external workshops to minimize downtime
Maintain accurate maintenance records for all vehicles

Performance Measures:

Fleet availability of at least 90%
Maintenance cost per kilometer maintained within budget

Fuel & Cost Control

Monitor fuel consumption vehicle running costs and usage trends
Implement fuel efficiency and cost-reduction initiatives
Control operational expenditure against approved budgets

Performance Measures:

Fuel efficiency within approved targets
Operational cost variance not exceeding 5%

Compliance & Documentation

Ensure all vehicles and drivers comply with Kenyan transport regulations NTSA requirements and insurance obligations
Maintain accurate documentation licenses and inspection records

Performance Measures:

100% compliance with regulatory and insurance requirements

Client & Stakeholder Coordination

Liaise with clients regarding delivery schedules and service requirements
Resolve operational issues and support high service standards
Coordinate with regulators insurers fuel suppliers and service providers

Performance Measures:

Client satisfaction score of at least 4 out of 5

Requirements

Qualifications Experience & Competencies

Education

Diploma or Degree in Logistics Transport Management Mechanical Engineering or a related field
Bachelors degree preferred

Experience

Minimum of 5 years experience in fleet or transport management
At least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role in Kenya
Experience using fleet management systems (e.g. Fleetio) is an advantage

Knowledge & Skills

Strong understanding of Kenyan transport regulations and compliance requirements
Knowledge of vehicle maintenance planning and route optimization
Strong data analysis reporting and cost control skills

Core Competencies

Strong leadership and people management skills
High safety awareness and risk management mindset
Excellent organizational problem-solving and decision-making ability
Ability to work under pressure and manage field-based teams

Language

Fluent in English and Swahili
Additional local languages are an advantage

Working Conditions & Remuneration

Work Environment: Combination of office-based and field operations
Work Schedule: May include irregular hours evenings or weekends based on operational needs
Travel: Frequent local travel to depots client sites and workshops
Salary Range: USDper month depending on experience

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)