Manager - Fleet Maintenance

The Red Sea Development Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Transportation Services Co., a Red Sea Global subsidiary, seeks a Manager - Fleet Maintenance to oversee the bus fleet maintenance under contract, ensure PMs are completed on time, and audit contractor performance to keep reliability.

You will manage contracts, monitor KPIs, coordinate with operations, procurement, and finance, enforce safety standards, and drive continuous improvement to minimize downtime and costs across our public transport fleet.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 fleet by monitoring service schedules, downtime, and repairs.
• Work proactively to minimize fleet disruptions.
• Auditing & Compliance: Conduct regular audits of the contractor’s maintenance activities, ensuring adherence to industry standards, safety regulations, and contractual obligations.
• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance: Ensure that all fleet undergo regular servicing, preventive maintenance (PM), and necessary repairs as per manufacturer guidelines and company policies.
• Performance Monitoring: Track 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 & 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.

Skills

Contract management

Vendor performance evaluation

Auditing & compliance

Bus maintenance best practices

Preventive maintenance programs

Leadership

Communication

Fleet management software

Reporting tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering/automotive engineering or related field

Tools

Fleet management software

Job description

Division: Land Operations

Department: Land Operations

Redefining Land, Air, and Sea Travel… Elevating Destinations.

Coastal Transportation Services Company, a subsidiary of Red Sea Global, provides Transportation services at our Red Sea destination and is part of the Red Sea Global Group of companies. We specialize in providing transportation services to our Red Sea destination. As a subsidiary, Coastal Transportation Services Co. benefits from shared strategic goals and collaborative initiatives within the Red Sea Global group of companies, enhancing our ability to serve our clients effectively.

Are you ready to transform the future of transportation? At Coastal Transportation Services Co., we are driven by innovation, creativity, and a passion for redefining transportation. Our team is shaping the future with cutting-edge projects, from autonomous vehicles to sustainable transportation solutions.

We are seeking forward-thinking individuals eager to collaborate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where ideas become reality. Join us in revolutionizing transportation and creating a smarter, more sustainable world—one innovation at a time.

Join our visionary team and help shape the future of transportation!

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 & Compliance: Conduct regular audits of the contractor’s maintenance activities, ensuring adherence to industry standards, safety regulations, and contractual obligations.
• Preventive & 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 & 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 & 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.

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.

Qualification & Experience:

• 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.