Fleet Manager (Heavy Duty Vehicles) at an Oil and Gas Company - Duob Recruitment

Duob Recruitment - Our client in the oil and gas industry is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Fleet Manager (Heavy Duty Vehicles)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Oil and Gas

Summary

• Our organization is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to oversee and ensure the effective management of our fleet of heavy-duty vehicles.
• This role requires a results-oriented professional with proven expertise in managing large-scale fleet operations in Nigeria, ensuring maximum vehicle uptime, strict cost control, driver discipline, and compliance with statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of heavy-duty vehicles, ensuring timely deployment and availability.
• Implement preventive and corrective maintenance programs to guarantee roadworthiness.
• Ensure strict compliance with FRSC, VIO, and other regulatory requirements.
• Control fuel usage, maintenance costs, and spare parts inventory.
• Set performance standards for drivers and mechanics, enforcing discipline and safety.
• Investigate accidents, breakdowns, and incidents with proper documentation.
• Negotiate/manage contracts with service providers, workshops, and suppliers.
• Develop and maintain fleet tracking/monitoring systems.
• Recruit, train, and supervise fleet staff to drive a performance-based culture.
• Manage fleet budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
• Provide management with accurate fleet performance and utilization reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Transport Management, Mechanical/Automobile Engineering, or related field.
• Professional certifications (CILT or equivalent).
• 10 - 15 years’ proven experience managing heavy-duty fleets in Nigeria (logistics, haulage, manufacturing, or FMCG).
• Strong technical knowledge of heavy-duty vehicles, maintenance, and spare parts.
• Solid experience working with drivers, unions, workshops, and regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enforce discipline.
• Proficiency in fleet management systems & Microsoft Office tools.

Key Competencies:

• Strong leadership & people management skills.
• Excellent negotiation & vendor management ability.
• High integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Hands-on problem solver with resilience under pressure.
• Safety conscious & compliance driven.

Application Closing Date
10th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: info@recruitng.com using "Fleet Manager" as the subject of the mail.