The Fleet Officer is responsible for delivering expertise and specialized fleet management support, facilitated by strong customer relationships and collaboration with team members to create consistent and high-quality service delivery throughout the fleet management lifecycle.
JOB SUMMARY
The Fleet Officer is responsible for delivering expertise and specialized fleet management support, facilitated by strong customer relationships and collaboration with team members to create consistent and high-quality service delivery throughout the fleet management lifecycle. The Fleet Officer will be responsible for vehicle tracking, monitoring and maintenance. Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for helping maintain thorough records of vehicle servicing and inspections, as well as scheduling regular maintenance to ensure operational efficiency.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
▪ Monitor, review and analyze systems, forms and databases to generate reports that provide accurate information used for decision making and information for staff, management and external agencies relevant to the fleet services function.
▪ Ensures that all fleet vehicles & drivers are compliant with all legal, regulatory and procedural requirements and where necessary, report escalating identified issues and recommend resolution to the Deputy Administrative and Human Resource Manager.
▪ Develops and implements a proactive, planned and structured approach to the management & usage of company vehicles.
▪ Registering and licensing all company-owned vehicles, including applying for, tracking, and scheduling vehicle fitness assessments.
▪ Ensuring timely servicing and maintenance to reduce downtime and adhere to schedules, while keeping thorough records of vehicle maintenance and inspections, and planning regular maintenance to optimize operational efficiency.
▪ Assists the DAHRM with the supervision of Vehicle Maintenance Officer;
▪ Keeps up-to-date database for Vehicle Inventory and operational cost;
▪ Monitors and maintains staff records on licensing, driving, testing and training, and
arranges for re-training and re-certification of drivers and registration and recertification
of vehicles;
▪ Providing reports to management on budgeting, schedules, maintenance and fleet progress;
▪ Developing methods to decrease cost and improve efficiency;
▪ Monitors spending to ensure that expenses are consistent with approved Budgets;
▪ Reconciles receipts with statement from relevant company repairing vehicles;
▪ Visits accident sites and collates accident reports and keeps records/history of drivers and accidents with company vehicles;
EDUCATION/TRAINING EXPERIENCE
▪ Associate or a Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business Administration, Automotive
Technology or another relevant field or 1-2 years of experience in a similar role.
SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED
• Great written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent leadership skills, including goal-setting, motivation and training;
• Expert knowledge of best driving, delivery, vehicle maintenance and other industry
practices;
• Advance math and data analysis skills;
• Familiarity with transportation scheduling and management software;
• Understanding of basic vehicle mechanics, including the ability to identify when major
repairs are needed;
• Ability to set and monitor a budget
• Good problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Exceptional organization, time management and multitasking abilities
• Keen attention to detail.
Applicants must live in and around the environs of Spanish Town in St. Catherine to Moneague in St. Ann.
Only shortlisted Applicants will be contacted.