Role Description


This is a full-time on-site role as a Fleet Maintenance Manager at Tak Logistics Limited, Port Harcourt. The role involves overseeing the maintenance and repair of the company's fleet of vehicles, ensuring they are in optimal working condition, and managing a team of maintenance staff.


Job Responsibilities


Plan, coordinated, scheduled, and oversaw work of vehicle maintenance and support staff in performing preventive and maintenance repairs of all company heavy-duty vehicles.
Hire, supervise, counsel, and discipline employees up to and including termination recommendation.
Supervise staff to include prioritizing and assigning work for all shift schedules.
Evaluate work and conducts performance evaluations, counsels’ employees on matters of exceptional and deficient performance and work behavior.
Assess and monitor workloads, identify opportunities for improvement, and direct and implement changes.
Develop work schedules and overtime assignments to meet operational requirements.
Conduct group meetings to discuss goals, facilitate communication, and resolve problems within the work group.
Research and provide documentation for responses to grievances, advise others on grievance solutions to managers and directors. May appear at hearings and arbitration as required.
Preparation of maintenance and distribution of records, reports, statistics, and other materials for management review.
Ensure the provision of adequate vehicles and equipment to meet operating and maintenance needs.
Manage the repair and maintenance activities of all vehicles. The Maintenance Manager has the responsibility and authority for decision-making and control of daily Vehicle Maintenance operations.
Manage all maintenance activities in the repair, preventative maintenance, rebuild, and body shop departments. Monitor repair procedures and documentation to ensure safe and effective repairs are accomplished.
Determine needs and procure the appropriate tools, equipment, supplies and training necessary for workshop operations.


Qualifications


Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields with 5 - 8 years work experience.
Experience in fleet management and vehicle maintenance
Knowledge of automotive systems and maintenance procedures
Strong organizational and leadership skills
Ability to effectively manage a team and work under pressure
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Detail-oriented and quality-focused approach to work