Fleet Manager at Samcham Holdings Logistics Limited

The vision of Samcham Holdings Logistics Limited is to become a leading logistics and transportation solutions provider recognized for operational reliability, safety excellence, and superior service delivery within Nigeria and across regional markets, to provide efficient, dependable, and safe logistics services through disciplined operational management, a competent workforce, and the adoption of industry best practices.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Fleet Manager

Location: Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

• We are seeking a proactive and field-oriented Fleet Supervisor to oversee daily fleet and driver operations across multiple business locations.
• The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong on-ground presence, operational awareness, and the ability to manage drivers, vehicles, and logistics activities in real time.
• This role requires a hands-on professional who thrives in field operations and can ensure compliance, efficiency, safety, and accountability across all fleet activities.

Key Responsibilities
Fleet Operations Supervision:

• Provide active on-field supervision of fleet operations across company locations and loading points.
• Monitor truck dispatch, movement, loading, and offloading activities to ensure operational efficiency.
• Ensure that trucks are deployed according to operational schedules and delivery timelines.

Driver Management & Discipline:

• Supervise and manage drivers to ensure compliance with company policies and operational procedures.
• Monitor driver behavior, attendance, punctuality, and adherence to safety standards.
• Address driver-related issues and escalate disciplinary matters where necessary.

Fleet Monitoring & Performance:

• Track fleet utilization, turnaround time, and operational performance.
• Identify operational delays, inefficiencies, or irregularities and take corrective action.
• Ensure vehicles operate within approved routes and schedules.

Compliance & Documentation:
Verify and ensure proper documentation for all trips including:

• Waybills
• Trip sheets
• Delivery confirmations
• Vehicle inspection reports
• Ensure drivers carry valid licenses, permits, and required operational documents.

Safety & Operational Standards:

• Enforce strict adherence to safety regulations and company policies.
• Conduct regular vehicle and driver compliance checks.
• Ensure drivers comply with road safety rules and operational safety guidelines.

Incident Management:
Respond promptly to operational incidents such as:

• Vehicle breakdowns
• Accidents
• Delivery disruptions
• Coordinate recovery efforts and report incidents to management in real time.

Reporting & Communication:

• Provide daily operational updates and reports on fleet performance.
• Maintain accurate records of truck movements, driver assignments, and operational activities.
• Communicate operational issues promptly to management.

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Work closely with warehouse teams, loading supervisors, and operational staff.
• Ensure smooth coordination between dispatch locations and delivery destinations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of OND / HND / B.Sc. in Logistics, Transport Management, or related field.
• Minimum 4 – 7 years experience in fleet supervision or logistics operations.
• Strong understanding of trucking operations and driver management.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate should:

• Prefer working in the field rather than the office.
• Be highly responsive to operational issues.
• Demonstrate strong ownership of fleet performance and driver discipline.
• Be able to manage multiple operational locations effectively.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and supervision skills
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Strong field coordination capability
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to operational challenges
• Good communication and reporting skills
• High level of discipline, accountability, and integrity.

Application Closing Date
25th March, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, highlighting relevant logistics or fleet management experience to: humanresources@ilsfleetmgt.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.