Job Description

Job Summary 
This job role is responsible for the physical upkeep of all vehicular facilities as well as managing the execution, direction, and coordination of all transportation matters within the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, evaluate, and determine the priority of vehicle maintenance, servicing, and repair projects.
•  Keep organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and transport legislation.
• Review the work of mechanics and other maintenance personnel to ensure compliance with established standards, guidelines, and procedures.
•  Ensure direct off-site maintenance, repair, and recovery functions for roadside vehicle malfunctions.
• Ensure that there are adequate personnel, equipment, and material levels to meet transportation, maintenance, servicing, and repair needs.
• Direct and participate in the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records and files related to vehicles, maintenance, repairs, projects, mileage, depreciation, financial activity and assigned duties
• Direct the service, repair, and preventive maintenance of all vehicles; develop, implement, and supervise preventive maintenance programs. 
• Periodically review repair work and procedures to ensure accuracy, completeness, and efficiency. 
• Recommend vehicles for replacement, prepare specifications, and arrange for auction or disposal, as necessary.
• Develop and prepare the annual preliminary budget for vehicle maintenance, repair, operation, servicing, and procurement functions. 
• Analyse and review budgetary and financial data; control and authorize expenditures in accordance with established limitations.
• Provide technical information and assistance to the Management regarding automotive needs and issues; assist in the formulation and development of policies, procedures, and programs.
• Ensure that all parts and supplies are charged out to the proper repair order.
• Fill out necessary paperwork and documentation as required
• Ensure conformance with vehicle manufacturer's service manual and bulletins.
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned.

Required Skills or Experience

Educational Qualification and Experience

• A minimum degree qualification in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) or equivalent.
• Minimum of 8-10 years as an Engineer (of which at least 5 years are spent in managerial position i.e. Maintenance and Transport Manager or equivalent managerial position).
• Experience in planning transport and maintenance operations.

Other Requirements

• Must understand the construction industry.
• Must have experience in handling large fleets.
• Must have solid understanding of financial management.
• Must be willful and firm.
• Ability to manage a variety of cross-functional team members 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Must be well organized and dependable.
• Must possess strong leadership abilities.
• Must possess strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to plan effectively.
• Must possess strong follow-up skills.
• Must possess strong people management skills.