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Fleet & Maintenance Supervisor

Nairobi

About the Role

About the role

The Fleet & Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day management, reliability, and efficiency of all fleet and logistics assets, including trucks, workhorses, handcarts, and operational equipment.

The role ensures high fleet uptime, safe operations, and efficient logistics execution by supervising maintenance officers, drivers, coordinating maintenance activities, and optimizing asset utilization.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Fleet Operations Management

  • Supervise daily operations of drivers and logistics assets (trucks, handcarts, workhorses, machines)

  • Ensure timely deployment of fleet to meet collection, delivery, and operational schedules

  • Monitor driver performance, route adherence, and productivity

  • Coordinate closely with logistics operations teams to align fleet availability with demand

Maintenance & Reliability:

  • Oversee execution of preventive maintenance (PM) and autonomous maintenance (AM) schedules

  • Ensure timely corrective maintenance and repairs for all fleet and equipment

  • Track and improve fleet uptime and reliability

  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and service histories

  • Coordinate with external garages and vendors where necessary

Asset Management & Utilization

  • Monitor usage and condition of all fleet and logistics tools

  • Optimize asset allocation and utilization to reduce downtime and inefficiencies

  • Track fuel consumption and operational costs, identifying opportunities for savings

  • Support lifecycle management decisions (repair vs replace)

Safety & Compliance 

  • Enforce strict adherence to road safety, equipment safety, and company policies

  • Conduct regular vehicle inspections and safety checks

  • Ensure drivers are trained, licensed, and compliant with regulations

  • Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving

  • Identify inefficiencies in fleet operations and maintenance processes

  • Implement process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs

  • Support structured problem solving and root cause analysis for recurring issues

Team Supervision & Coordination 

  • Supervise and manage drivers and maintenance personnel

  • Assign daily schedules and monitor execution

  • Train team members on safe operations, basic maintenance, and SOP adherence

  • Enforce discipline, accountability, and performance standards

  • Provide regular feedback and support team development

Reporting & Documentation

  • Maintain accurate records of key fleet management metrics

  • Provide regular updates on performance, risks, and improvement actions

  • Ensure proper documentation of completed work and resource usage

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field

  • 2–4 years’ experience in fleet management, transport operations, or maintenance supervision

  • Strong understanding of vehicle maintenance and fleet operations

  • Experience managing drivers and field-based teams

  • Good knowledge of safety and compliance requirements

  • Strong problem-solving, planning, and coordination skills

  • Ability to work in fast-paced, operational environments

Application Deadline

04 April 2026

If you experience any challenges while submitting your application, please reach out to us at talent@fresh-life.org for support.

Qualifications

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field

  • 2–4 years’ experience in fleet management, transport operations, or maintenance supervision

  • Strong understanding of vehicle maintenance and fleet operations

  • Experience managing drivers and field-based teams

  • Good knowledge of safety and compliance requirements

  • Strong problem-solving, planning, and coordination skills

  • Ability to work in fast-paced, operational environments

Application Deadline

04 April 2026

If you experience any challenges while submitting your application, please reach out to us at talent@fresh-life.org for support.

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