Description
Role Summary:
The Fleet Maintenance Officer is responsible for following up on all vehicle requirements to ensure the safe and reliable running of operations.
Main Duties
• Ensure high-standard maintenance of fleet, equipment, machinery tools and workshop (outsourced or internal)
• Schedule and ensure the proactive maintenance of vehicles and related equipment
• Follow up with drivers on all required repairs
• Monitor fleet weight and balance as well as trucks’ check-ups, maintenance and performance
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies requirements and rules of accrediting bodies
• Reduce cost of vehicle parts, especially DAF trucks part, by sourcing alternative suppliers
• Ensure prolonged service life of vehicles
Qualifications
• A Technical degree (BT3) from an accredited institution
• 2+ years’ experience in the same field
Technical knowledge, skills & abilities required
• Knowledge of vehicles and estimating cost of repairs
• Compliance solutions
• Accurate and timely data reporting
• Knowledge of the principles and requirements of driver/employee safety
Soft skills required
• Ability to work under pressure
• Aptitude for technology