Fleet Manager

مجموعة قرقاش; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive group in Dubai seeks a Fleet Manager to oversee the efficient operation and maintenance of their care lease fleet. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in fleet management, strong leadership skills, and extensive knowledge of vehicle maintenance and safety regulations. Responsibilities include developing maintenance schedules, managing personnel, and ensuring regulatory compliance. This role is critical for optimizing vehicle performance and delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of proven experience in Fleet Manager or similar role in the automotive industry.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle maintenance, safety regulations, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the fleet management team.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive maintenance schedule for all vehicles.
• Coordinate regular inspections and repairs to ensure fleet safety.

Skills

Leadership skills

Team management

Knowledge of vehicle maintenance

Understanding of safety regulations

Job description

Overview

The Fleet Manager will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance, and deployment of our care lease fleet. This role is crucial in maintaining high-quality vehicles, optimising asset utilisation, and delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the fleet management team, including training, and performance evaluations.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive maintenance schedule for all vehicles.
• Coordinate regular inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance to ensure fleet safety and reliability.
• Manage relationships with external service providers, mechanics, and suppliers.
• Plan and execute the acquisition of new vehicles as needed to meet business demands.
• Evaluate and manage the disposal of aging or obsolete vehicles through sales, auctions, or other means.
• Monitor vehicle utilisation and analyse data to optimise fleet size and composition.
• Develop strategies to maximise vehicle uptime and minimise downtime.
• Recruit, train, and supervise a team of drivers.
• Ensure drivers adhere to safety protocols, including compliance with traffic regulations and vehicle inspection procedures.
• Develop and manage the fleet budget, including operating expenses, maintenance costs, and capital expenditures.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement efficiency measures.
• Ensure all vehicles meet legal and regulatory requirements, including licensing, insurance, and emissions.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle maintenance, repairs, and inspections.
• Generate and analyse reports on fleet performance, costs, and key performance indicators. Make data-driven recommendations for process improvements.
• Collaborate with the team to address customer inquiries, concerns, and issues related to fleet operations.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including clients and internal departments, to develop SLAs.
• Monitor and enforce SLAs to ensure service quality and customer satisfaction.
• Regularly review and revise SLAs to align with business goals and changing customer needs.
• Uphold company values throughout business practices and utilise sound judgment in decision making.
• Any other additional duties as may be required by management based on needs of the business

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of proven experience in Fleet Manager or a similar role in the automotive industry.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle maintenance, safety regulations, and compliance