Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Transport Manager job

Transport Manager
 
Industry: Service
 
Location: Nairobi
 
Salary: Open

Our client who is one of the top security providers in East Africa seeks to hire a transport manager to organize, manage and run the day to day operations of the transport department.
 
Responsibilities
  • Making sure that all transport fleet vehicles are properly maintained and serviced, keeping Road Base up to date
  • Efficiently managing a team of drivers and vehicles.
  • Responsible for tracking of Company vehicles.
  • Ensuring company is compliance of all transport legislation,
  •  Managing, monitoring and developing a team of drivers
  • Involved in strategic development and strategy making.
  • Being the first point of contact for all drivers.
  • Arranging for the induction and training off all new staff.
  • Developing and nurturing internal customer relationships.
  • Maintaining accurate administrative records.
  • Giving drivers a full debrief of what is required of them.
  • Organizing vehicle checks, to make sure all equipment is in place.
  • Identifying operational issues, potential problems and opportunities.
  • Resolving and managing queries and complaints courteously and efficiently.
  • Appraising staff performance and also taking disciplinary measures when required.
  • Ensuring all objectives is achieved.
  • Responsible for all vehicle accident investigations.
Qualifications and Skills
  • Diploma  in Transport / Fleet Management
  • 5 years in the position of Transport Manager looking after a fleet of over a 100 vehicles
  • Able to operate effectively in a high volume service driven transport operation.
  • Possessing a good understanding of all relevant legal compliance and fleet controls.
  • Experience of Budgets and Financial controls.
  • Knowledgeable in all process compliance areas including; Legislative, Productivity, Quality and Service.
  • Full understanding of transport operational systems, (Road Base)
  • Able to work diplomatically in busy environment.
  • Ability to manage a team efficiently
  • Keen, Analytical and detailed
  • Facilitating route planning for the drivers
If you meet the above requirements send your CV only, to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke, indicating the title (Transport Manager 120-150k) on the subject line before 7th October, 2014

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