Job Summary
The Fleet Manager is responsible for the end-to-end management of Jamub Group’s construction fleet, comprising heavy-duty trucks, concrete mixers, excavators, bulldozers, graders, cranes, tippers, and all other plant and equipment deployed across the Group’s active project sites.
The role demands a technically competent, operationally disciplined professional who can minimise fleet downtime, enforce preventive maintenance schedules, control fleet operating costs, maintain full regulatory compliance, and optimise equipment deployment across a multi-site construction portfolio.
The Fleet Manager is the Group’s principal guardian against equipment-related project delays and capital asset deterioration.
Key Responsibilties
Fleet Deployment & Utilisation Management:
Manage the day-to-day deployment of all trucks, heavy machinery, and plant equipment across active project sites.
Maintain a master fleet deployment schedule aligned to project demands, eliminating idle time and ensuring all assets are optimally utilised.
Preventive Maintenance Programme:
Design, implement, and strictly enforce a preventive maintenance programme for the entire fleet covering all heavy machinery and trucks.
Ensure all scheduled servicing, lubrication, tyre changes, and component inspections are completed on time and fully documented.
Breakdown Management & Downtime Reduction:
Operate a rapid-response breakdown system to minimise equipment downtime at project sites. Maintain an approved register of mechanics and service contractors.
Track mean-time-to-repair (MTTR) per equipment category and report all critical breakdowns to the Technical Director within 24 hours.
Fleet Cost Control & Budget Management:
Manage the fleet operations budget covering fuel, maintenance, spare parts, tyres, and third-party repairs
Monitor cost-per-km and cost-per-machine-hour for all assets, identify overruns early, and present monthly cost performance reports to the Technical Director.
Fuel Management & Consumption Control:
Implement a rigorous fuel management system daily fuel logs, consumption benchmarks per equipment category, and anomaly reporting. Eliminate fuel wastage, unauthorised usage, and pilferage.
Produce monthly fuel efficiency reports.
Regulatory Compliance & Documentation:
Ensure full regulatory compliance for all fleet assets valid registration, roadworthiness certificates, insurance, and operator licences for all vehicles and machinery.
Maintain a compliance calendar and renew all documents before expiry.
Conduct quarterly physical audits of all assets.
Fleet Performance Reporting:
Produce weekly and monthly fleet performance reports covering utilisation rates, maintenance compliance, downtime incidents, fuel consumption, cost performance, and compliance status.
Present reports to the Technical Director and contribute fleet data to PMO project dashboards.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education:
B.Sc / B.Tech / HND in Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, or Civil Engineering.
Professional Certification:
NSE or COREN membership is preferred.
CILT certification or equivalent in Fleet/Logistics/Plant Operations is a strong advantage.
Experience:
Minimum of 8 years in fleet or plant management, with at least 4 years managing heavy construction equipment and commercial vehicles in a large construction or infrastructure company.
Technical Skills:
Strong technical knowledge of heavy construction plant and commercial trucks. Proficiency in fleet management software and Microsoft Excel. Familiarity with fuel management systems is required.
Core Competencies & Personal Attributes:
Deep technical knowledge of heavy construction machinery, plant maintenance, and commercial vehicle operations.
Strong operational discipline enforces maintenance schedules and compliance requirements without exception.
Rigorous cost management tracks and controls fleet operating costs with precision.
Effective people manager leads drivers, operators, and mechanics with clear expectations and accountability.
Proactive problem-solver anticipates breakdowns and compliance risks before they impact project delivery.
High integrity manages fuel, spare parts, and fleet assets with zero tolerance for pilferage or misuse.
Strong reporting skills produce clear, accurate fleet performance reports for technical and executive audiences.
Resilient under pressure, manages competing equipment demands across multiple sites without compromising standards.
Interested and qualified candidates should send CV and a brief cover letter to: jobs@jamubgroup.com copying hr@jamubgroup.com using the job title as the subject of the email.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
Experience Required
8 years
