Fleet Manager at British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN)

British American Tobacco is all about freedom of choice - whether it’s our people or our products. Combined with our entrepreneurial spirit, it’s what’s driven our phenomenal success. We started trading tobacco over a hundred years ago. Today, we’re a multibillion dollar company with more than 200 brands in our portfolio. With robust positions in each of our regional markets, our future looks equally bright too.

We are recruiting a qualified person to fill the position below:

Job Title: Fleet Manager

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Seniority Level: Non-management
Function: LEX – Security
Geographic Scope: Nigeria Market
Reports To: Fleet Manager

Role Positioning and Objectives

• The Fleet Executive must supervise personnel and resources for the efficient delivery of fleet services to the business.
• In addition, will have to maintain and fuel company vehicles, ensuring that the resources are well distributed and manage all expenses accrued in a cost-effective manner.

What You Will be Accountable for

• Monitor and record vehicle running cost for all BATN / BATM vehicles and provide a monthly report on these
• Highlight exceptional reports that need to be cascaded accordingly
• Report any breach of the Fleet policy to the Fleet Manager
• Review and validate the Drivers duty roster prepared by the Fleet assistant, address any disciplinary issues when required
• Ensure that SLA with contractors are duly implemented especially on leasing, fuelling and maintenance
• Collate and coordinate vehicle maintenance issues (vehicle inspections, repairs and maintenance)
• Run periodic assessments of BAT vehicles, identify repairs and maintenance requirement, send repair request and follow up with BAT vendors to ensure execution and submit monthly report of vehicle status
• Collate feedback from travel administrators appointed to monitor C&I service and interface with the contractor when required
• Ensure that impeccable records, register and license of all BAT vehicles are kept
• Ensure all registered company vehicles are in compliance with all state and federal regulations
• Carry out full inspection of new vehicles on delivery, asset tagging, communications to finance for asset recording, installation of security system as required by the business
• Organize the rental of additional vehicles when required, inspect these to make sure they meet BAT standards
• Ensure on delivery to the user all vehicle accessories are complete including Log books and fuel card
• Monitor fuel cards reports by Total and organize card top up requests after data reconciliation and analysis.
• Monitor vehicle performance using technology where available to ensure quality control with the aim of ensuring zero RTA

Essential Experience, Skills and Knowledge

• University / College Degree
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar position
• Clear and compelling written and verbal communication skills including ability to write reports and accurate spreadsheet
• Understand and analyse developing situations, drawing probable suggestion and making recommendations to ensuring company’s fleet remain constantly operational in best condition.
• Experience on implementing standard operating procedures to maintain vehicles by advocating best practices in industry.
• Good knowledge in understanding BAT business challenges across WAA

Salary Range
Competitive salary package + excellent benefits.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.