Fleet Manager- Aviation Services

Transguard Group is currently recruiting for Fleet Manager to be a part of the Aviation Division. The successful candidate will be part of an exciting team, responsible to understand the day-to-day running and maintaining each account. To develop a good working relationship with the client and attend regular client meetings to ensure the smooth running of the contract.

Job Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the Fleet budget and P&L, monitoring the annual spend against budget and reporting on variances
• Definite and implementing policies and procedures for the Transport team, enforcing and upholding standard operating procedures
• To be responsible for planning vehicle scheduling, route planning and managing transport for employees
• Manage daily operations ensuring drivers daily schedules are planned and optimized for efficiencies.
• Conduct continuous analysis of vehicle, driver and schedule patterns to consolidate, improve and maximize usage of vehicles and resource to reducing transportation cost recommend cost control measures
• Manage the transport suppliers in providing transport services, quotes for new routes and adhoc requests
• Managing the procurement, leasing and registration of fleet vehicles working with Procurement and Suppliers
• Ensure that vehicles are registered and operating within all UAE legal requirements; e.g. RTA registration, vehicle insurance, driver requirements
• Manage the team that are responsible and accountable for Fleet Maintenance. Ensure the vehicles are operationally available, serviced and repaired, coordinate with vehicle serving agents and manage processing vehicle warranty claims
• Manage Transport Risk Register which identifies any issues and vehicle risks that are reported by Transguard staff
• Perform changes in working conditions and use of vehicles to increase efficiency of operations and operations teams Assess driver and staff performance, provide reports identifying their strength and areas needing development. Ensure drivers are trained to Transguard operating standards
• Train, appraise and motivate staff to ensure optimum performance and successful team

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in a similar position
• 5-10 years of experience in a similar industry
• 3-5 years of experience in a management role
• 2-3 years of experience in the Middle East
• Fluent in English and Arabic