Fleet Maintenance Manager - Hybrid Role: Lead & Optimize

Placements24; Bellville; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package with incentives

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development and fleetCert

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Fleet Maintenance Manager to lead a large vehicle fleet, ensuring optimal performance, safety, and cost efficiency. The role requires overseeing preventative maintenance, repairs, budgeting, and compliance while managing a team of technicians and coordinating with external providers.

You will drive downtime reduction, asset records accuracy, and regulatory compliance in a hybrid work setup, balancing on-site oversight with remote administration.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Fleet Management, Logistics, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive preventative maintenance schedules for the entire fleet to minimize breakdowns and ensure operational readiness.
• Oversee all repair activities, coordinating with in-house technicians and external service providers to ensure timely and quality repairs.
• Manage the fleet maintenance budget, tracking expenses, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and ensuring adherence to financial targets.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all fleet assets, including maintenance history, repair logs, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant national and local regulations regarding vehicle safety, emissions, and roadworthiness.
• Lead, train, and motivate the fleet maintenance team, fostering a culture of safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Source and manage relationships with third-party vendors, negotiating favorable terms for parts, services, and equipment.
• Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for fleet operations, analyzing data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Manage vehicle acquisition and disposal processes, ensuring the fleet remains modern, efficient, and appropriate for business needs.
• Oversee accident management and insurance claims processes related to fleet vehicles.

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Fleet Maintenance Manager to lead a large vehicle fleet, ensuring optimal performance, safety, and cost efficiency. The role requires overseeing preventative maintenance, repairs, budgeting, and compliance while managing a team of technicians and coordinating with external providers.

You will drive downtime reduction, asset records accuracy, and regulatory compliance in a hybrid work setup, balancing on-site oversight with remote administration.