Fleet Manager at Sinoma Cargo International Nigeria Limited

Sinoma Cargo International Nigeria Limited is wholly-owned subsidiary invested by Sinoma Cargo in Nigeria, founded in June 2016, located in Nigeria, Lagos. Sinoma Cargo is the first branch set up in West Africa in the process of implementing globalization strategy.

Currently, Sinoma Cargo has obtained the clearance qualification and provides overseas warehousing and distribution services, equipped with 40 normal trailers and 10 tow-beds, Sinoma Cargo Nigeria can deliver general cargoes, heavy lifts, over-sized goods and self-owned custom house broker has been set up as well. There are 12 Chinese employees and 100 native employees at present.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Fleet Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities
Purchasing Vehicles:

• When the construction company needs to purchase or lease a new piece of equipment or replace a current piece, the fleet manager does the research to find the best vehicle or piece of equipment for the job.
• Construction vehicles and equipment include everything from pickup trucks to bulldozers to forklifts.
• For large and expensive equipment, such as excavators and cranes, the fleet manager submits proposals for bids, compares prices, and negotiates with vendors to find the best possible product at the best price.

Maintaining the Fleet:

• Construction vehicles take a beating and need a lot of upkeep and preventative maintenance.
• The fleet manager ensures that each vehicle receives the necessary maintenance to prevent issues or major repairs.
• Additionally, the fleet manager makes sure each vehicle adheres to industry standards and regulations for emissions, usage and operation.

Overseeing Fleet Logistics:

• During a construction project, the fleet manager decides which vehicles need to go to which work site, based on each type of project. For example, digging projects need excavators and bulldozers, while road work projects require graders and pavers.
• He sets up the transportation of the vehicles to and from a work site, takes care of proper storage and housing of vehicles, and manages the fuel consumption for the vehicles.
• The fleet manager tracks the use of each piece of equipment, including monitoring costs associated with operating each piece, making sure that he stays within the company’s fleet budget. He also looks for ways to cut equipment and vehicle costs.

Job Requirement

• Candidates should possess relevant qualifications

Application Closing Date
16th June, 2021.