Fleet Operations & Maintenance Lead

Pronel Personnel; Pietermaritzburg; Presencial; ZAR 260.000 - 420.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pronel Personnel is seeking a hands-on Fleet Controller / Fleet Maintenance Coordinator to oversee maintenance, servicing and readiness of a diverse fleet. The role blends fleet admin with practical mechanical work to minimise downtime and control costs.

You will coordinate servicing, COFs, licensing, supplier relations and driver support while tracking vehicles and generating operational reports. A proactive, organised candidate is essential.

Formación

• Previous experience in fleet control, fleet maintenance, transport operations or a similar role.
• Practical mechanical knowledge and hands-on experience working on trucks, trailers and/or light motor vehicles.
• Strong understanding of vehicle servicing, maintenance scheduling, breakdown management and roadworthiness requirements.
• Good administrative skills, including maintaining spreadsheets, mileage records and fleet reports.
• Computer literacy and the ability to communicate effectively via email, telephone and WhatsApp.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise urgent breakdowns and maintenance requirements.
• Good supplier relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of fleet-related issues.
• Flexibility to assist with breakdown coordination outside normal working hours when required.

Responsabilidades

• Fleet Servicing and Maintenance: Plan and schedule routine services, repairs, roadworthy inspections and COFs. Maintain mileage records and spreadsheets, book services with suppliers and ensure vehicles are available when required.
• Breakdown Coordination: Manage on-road breakdowns during and after working hours, liaise with drivers, operations teams, mechanics and service providers.
• Supplier Management: Build and maintain relationships with fleet suppliers, source new suppliers and ensure competitive pricing.
• Licensing and Compliance: Monitor vehicle licence renewals, coordinate roadworthy inspections and ensure valid licence discs are fitted.
• Vehicle Tracking: Work with the operations team to ensure vehicles are monitored on tracking systems.
• Driver Recruitment Support: Interview prospective drivers, coordinate assessments and liaise with HR regarding checks.
• Fleet Reporting: Compile regular reports including downtime, mileage, fuel consumption and maintenance data.
• Hands-on Mechanical Support: Carry out basic repairs on trucks, trailers and light vehicles; major repairs referred to workshops.

Conocimientos

Fleet control

Maintenance scheduling

Breakdown management

Supplier management

Licensing & compliance

Vehicle tracking

Driver recruitment support

Fleet reporting

Hands-on mechanical skills

Herramientas

Spreadsheets

Email

WhatsApp

Descripción del empleo

Pronel Personnel is seeking a hands-on Fleet Controller / Fleet Maintenance Coordinator to oversee maintenance, servicing and readiness of a diverse fleet. The role blends fleet admin with practical mechanical work to minimise downtime and control costs.

You will coordinate servicing, COFs, licensing, supplier relations and driver support while tracking vehicles and generating operational reports. A proactive, organised candidate is essential.