Remote Fleet Maintenance Lead: Optimize Uptime & Costs

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Fully remote

Professional development

Advanced training

State‑of‑the‑art tools

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Fleet Maintenance Supervisor to oversee preventative maintenance and repairs for a national fleet. This fully remote role requires coordinating with external vendors, analyzing maintenance data, and driving cost‑efficiency while ensuring safety and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in heavy‑duty vehicle maintenance, excellent organizational skills, and experience managing remote maintenance operations to maximize uptime and minimize

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in fleet maintenance management.
• Strong knowledge of heavy‑duty vehicle mechanics and diagnostics.
• Experience coordinating external repair vendors and service agreements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for the fleet.
• Oversee vehicle repairs and manage external vendor relationships and SLAs.
• Analyze maintenance data (costs, downtime, parts inventory) to identify trends.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies.
• Manage maintenance budget and seek cost savings opportunities.
• Track vehicle service history and warranty information.
• Provide guidance to drivers and operations on maintenance needs.
• Adopt best practices to maximize uptime and minimize disruptions.
• Conduct virtual inspections as needed and stay updated on fleet tech advances.

Skills

Vendor management

Fleet software

Budgeting

Remote coordination

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Automotive Technology/Mechanical Engineering/Logistics or related

Tools

Maintenance tracking systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Fleet Maintenance Supervisor to oversee preventative maintenance and repairs for a national fleet. This fully remote role requires coordinating with external vendors, analyzing maintenance data, and driving cost‑efficiency while ensuring safety and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in heavy‑duty vehicle maintenance, excellent organizational skills, and experience managing remote maintenance operations to maximize uptime and minimize