Fleet Maintenance Manager — Lead Tech Team & Optimize the Fleet

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development and industry

Company vehicle

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Fleet Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance, repair and condition of a large vehicle fleet on-site. You will lead a team of mechanics, manage the maintenance budget and drive preventative maintenance programs to cut downtime and costs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in fleet management, strong leadership, and a track record of optimizing fleet performance, with knowledge of safety and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in fleet management or a senior automotive maintenance role.
• Proven experience leading a team of technicians.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle mechanics, diagnostics and maintenance procedures.
• Proficiency in fleet management software and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules for all fleet vehicles.
• Supervise and mentor a team of maintenance technicians and mechanics.
• Oversee diagnosis, repair and servicing of fleet vehicles ensuring quality workmanship.
• Manage maintenance budget, parts procurement, labor costs and vendor relations.
• Ensure compliance with safety, roadworthy and environmental regulations.
• Maintain maintenance records using fleet management software.
• Analyze fleet data to identify improvements and cost reductions.
• Coordinate with external service providers and parts suppliers.
• Develop and implement safety protocols within the workshop.
• Respond to breakdowns and emergency repairs to minimize downtime in Gauteng.

Skills

Fleet management

Team leadership

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Diagnostics

Tools

Fleet management software

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Fleet Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance, repair and condition of a large vehicle fleet on-site. You will lead a team of mechanics, manage the maintenance budget and drive preventative maintenance programs to cut downtime and costs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in fleet management, strong leadership, and a track record of optimizing fleet performance, with knowledge of safety and environmental regulations.