Fleet Manager - NBL Operations at TAK Logistics Limited (2 Openings)

TAK Logistics Limited is a top-tier transportation firm based in Port Harcourt, offering unparalleled logistics solutions to our clients. Our expertise lies in efficiently transporting cargoes from production sites to storage facilities across Nigeria, ensuring a smooth and reliable delivery process every time.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Fleet Manager - NBL Operations

Locations: Lagos and Ogun
Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

• The Fleet manager is responsible to the head of operations in ensuring effective and efficient daily haulage operations in the department for the purpose of rendering haulage services to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper supervision on daily haulage scheduling and deployment of all trucks assigned to the clients, in-liaison with the head of fleet operations and senior fleet manager
• Ensure that loading orders are met, and goods loaded are delivered to appropriate destinations only and inform on issues /developments while enroute and when delivered
• Ensure loaded trucks/trips are updated on instanta software
• Monitor the service mileage of assigned trucks to ensure servicing within the approved service limits
• Ensure that the total tonnage of stock loaded by clients does not exceed the tonnage capacity
• Ensure trucks are moving according to prescribed speed limits and escalates violation
• Ensure delivery officers are fully kitted with PPE while on site and on the road
• Capture trips regularly and ensure pre and post trip briefing of delivery officers
• Liaise with client field officers to sort-out operational issues that may arise from time to time
• Inspect assigned trucks, trailers, vehicle accessories and documents, and safety kits
• Ensure prompt reporting, documentation of all incidents, accidents, and insurance claims within the assigned fleet to achieve minimal downtime
• Ensure that all truck accessories are up to dates, to reduce time and in transit delays
• Use tracking platform to monitor and report daily position and daily activities of trucks to achieve on time delivery, trip cycle days, improved drivers’ productivity, good trucking turnover
• Ensure that appropriate fuel is issued on instanta to trucks for delivery assignment based on approved chart and fuel consumption
• Compile transport data 1- EDD and ensure both legs are 100% availability
• Compile transport data 2- fuel tracker to ensure delivery officer meets up with standard
• Ensure timely collection of pods / waybills from the drivers
• Escalate major issues to the senior fleet manager and the head of fleet operations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Relevant and recognised professional certifications
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in fleet operations, logistics, or transportation management
• Proven experience in a logistics company

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of GPS tracking systems
• Familiarity with relevant transportation laws
• Proficiency in dispatch and routing techniques
• Strong fleet management knowledge
• Knowledge of transportation
• Experience with fleet management software and technology
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance.

Application Closing Date
20th July, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should send their resume to: humanresources@ilsfleetmgt.com using the Job Title as subject of their mail.