Fleet Maintenance Lead — Preventive Care & Efficiency

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay seeks an experienced Fleet Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance operations for a large vehicle fleet. You will lead technicians, manage budgets, and implement best practices to maximize uptime and safety.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of vehicle mechanics, and the ability to plan preventative programs while ensuring regulatory compliance and cost efficiency across the fleet.

Qualifications

• Experience in fleet management or senior maintenance supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle mechanics and maintenance procedures.
• Proven leadership and budget/cost-control experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for the fleet.
• Lead a team of mechanics and technicians and oversee their development.
• Manage maintenance budgets including parts, labor costs, and external service provider agreements.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards.
• Coordinate repairs and diagnostics with minimal disruption to schedules.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities, costs, and vehicle performance metrics.

Skills

Fleet management

Maintenance supervision

Budget management

Team leadership

Mechanical knowledge

Fleet management software

Tools

Fleet management software

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay seeks an experienced Fleet Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance operations for a large vehicle fleet. You will lead technicians, manage budgets, and implement best practices to maximize uptime and safety.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of vehicle mechanics, and the ability to plan preventative programs while ensuring regulatory compliance and cost efficiency across the fleet.