Manager - Fleet Maintenance

The Red Sea Development Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

The Red Sea Development Company seeks a Manager - Fleet Maintenance to oversee bus fleet upkeep, PMs, and contractor performance in Riyadh. You will manage contracts, monitor service schedules, and drive safe, reliable operations while coordinating with operations and finance teams.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years in fleet maintenance or large-scale operations and a relevant engineering degree, with strong leadership and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in fleet maintenance, vehicle operations, or related roles.
• Experience in public transport or large-scale fleet management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance contract with service providers and ensure terms are met.
• Maximize fleet availability by monitoring service schedules and repairs.
• Audit contractor activities for compliance with standards and regulations.
• Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance per manufacturer guidelines and policies.
• Track KPIs such as uptime, service completion, and contractor efficiency.
• Monitor costs and optimize maintenance expenses through efficient resource use.
• Coordinate with operations, procurement, and finance for budget adherence.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance for buses.
• Prepare and present periodic reports on fleet maintenance and contractor performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance efficiency and reduce downtime.

Skills

Contract management

Auditing & compliance

Fleet maintenance

Analytical skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Fleet management software

Job description

Job Purpose

The Manager - Fleet Maintenance is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and operational readiness of the bus fleet under contract The role ensures that all relevant fleet are maintained in optimal condition scheduled servicing and preventive maintenance PM are completed on time and contractor performance is audited and managed effectively The incumbent will play a key role in ensuring fleet availability reliability and compliance with company standards

Job Responsibilities

• Contract Management: Oversee and manage the maintenance contract with service providers ensuring all terms and conditions are met Address performance issues and recommend improvements.
• Fleet Availability: Ensure maximum availability of relevant fleet by monitoring service schedules downtime and repairs Work proactively to minimize fleet disruptions.
• Auditing amp Compliance: Conduct regular audits of the contractor s maintenance activities ensuring adherence to industry standards safety regulations and contractual obligations
• Preventive amp Corrective Maintenance: Ensure that all relevant fleet undergo regular servicing preventive maintenance PM and necessary repairs as per manufacturer guidelines and company policies
• Performance Monitoring: Track key performance indicators KPIs related to fleet maintenance including uptime service completion rates and contractor efficiency
• Cost Control: Monitor maintenance costs and optimize expenses by ensuring efficient resource allocation and identifying cost-saving opportunities
• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with operations procurement and finance teams to ensure smooth execution of maintenance activities and budget adherence
• Safety amp Compliance: Ensure all buses comply with safety regulations environmental guidelines and operational standards set by RSG
• Reporting: Prepare and present periodic reports on fleet maintenance status contractor performance and any critical issues that need attention
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for improving maintenance efficiency reducing downtime and enhancing overall fleet reliability

Policies Systems Processes Procedures Standards and Reports

Follow all relevant functional policies processes standard operating procedures and instructions to ensure that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely functional MIS statements and reports to meet corporate and functional requirements policies and standards

Safety Quality amp Environment

Apply safety quality and environmental management policies procedures and controls to ensure employee safety legislative compliance delivery of high-quality products service and a responsible environmental attitude

Continuous Improvement

Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of department s systems processes and practices considering international best practice improvement of business processes cost reduction and productivity improvement

Bachelor s degree in mechanical engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in fleet maintenance, vehicle operations, or related roles, preferably in public transport or large-scale fleet management.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of contract management and vendor performance evaluation.
• Experience in auditing and compliance within a maintenance setting.
• Knowledge of bus maintenance best practices, preventive maintenance programs, and industry safety standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to effectively manage teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in fleet management software and reporting tools.