A dynamic organisation seeks to employ dedicated, highly motivated, innovative, and results-driven individuals to join its team of professionals in the following position of Transport Officer

The role reports directly to the Administrative Manager

Job Purpose:

• The Transport Officer is responsible for coordinating the distribution, maintenance, repair and utilisation of all the vehicle fleet of the Company and ensuring that drivers are operating the Company’s vehicles in a manner safe not only to themselves, but those around them.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Book service order for operational vehicles at the Company’s approved garages.
• Ensure roadworthiness for all operational vehicles at all times.
• Conduct proficiency tests for newly recruited drivers at DVLA for Human Resource interviews.
• Register and transfer vehicle ownerships.
• Manage the Company’s Fleet of vehicles.
• Follow up on accidents of vehicle and vehicle insurance claims from the Commission’s Insurance Companies.
• Keep records of transport related files.
• Monitor and ensure update validity of insurance covers for all operational vehicles.
• Monitor and track the movement(s) of operational vehicles.
• Train drivers on Road Safety and Professionalism
• Coordinate the repair and maintenance of all operational vehicles
• Coordinate vehicle arrangements for staff and running logistics
• Plan and coordinate effective vehicle movement schedules
• Any additional responsibilities assigned by the Manager of the Department.

Qualification Required & Experience

Education, Skills & Related experience

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics &Transportation.
• A Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Certification is an added advantage.
• Minimum of ten (10) years proven experience in Fleet Management.
• Knowledge in driving and Road Safety Regulations.

Behavioral Competencies

• Demonstrable honesty and Integrity
• Attention to detail
• Time consciousness
• Well-spoken and Respectful
• Accountability and Firmness
• Good Judgment
• Emotional Stability