Senior Fleet Maintenance Leader — Drive Reliability & Cost Savings

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Vor Ort; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Development opportunities

Bloemfontein based role

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Commercial Fleet Maintenance Manager in Bloemfontein to oversee maintenance, repair, and readiness of a diverse vehicle fleet. You will manage a team of mechanics, implement preventative maintenance programs, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

The role requires strong knowledge of diesel systems, diagnostics, and fleet software, with a focus on cost-effective operations and continuous improvement.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in fleet maintenance/management for commercial vehicles.
• Proven experience leading a team of mechanics and technicians.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Familiarity with fleet management software and diagnostic tools.
• Understanding of road transport regulations and safety standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to develop and manage budgets.
• Experience with inventory management and vendor negotiation.
• Valid driver's license; Code 14 is a plus.
• Problem-solving skills and proactive maintenance mindset.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules for all fleet vehicles.
• Oversee diagnosis and repair of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Lead a team of mechanics and technicians, with training and evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with transport regulations, safety standards, and environmental laws.
• Maintain records of maintenance, repairs, parts inventory, and costs.
• Manage parts procurement and vendor relationships.
• Develop and manage the fleet maintenance budget.
• Adopt new technologies to boost efficiency and reduce costs.
• Coordinate breakdown response and roadside assistance.
• Perform regular fleet assessments to identify improvements.

Kenntnisse

Fleet maintenance

Leadership

Budgeting

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Diagnostics

Diesel engines

Team management

Tools

Fleet management software

Diagnostic tools

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Commercial Fleet Maintenance Manager in Bloemfontein to oversee maintenance, repair, and readiness of a diverse vehicle fleet. You will manage a team of mechanics, implement preventative maintenance programs, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

The role requires strong knowledge of diesel systems, diagnostics, and fleet software, with a focus on cost-effective operations and continuous improvement.