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Transport Officer at African Industries Group (AIG)

African Industries Group (AIG) is a diversified global conglomerate with a legacy of 51 years of business excellence and sustainable growth. It is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. It has been contributing to Nigeria’s socio-economic growth and industrial development and is equally committed towards the nurturing and development of the local community.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Transport Officer

Location: Agbara, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

Purchasing vehicles to expand and/or enhance the fleet.
Scheduling regular maintenance on all vehicles
Ordering urgent or emergency repairs as needed
Overseeing preventive maintenance
Searching for, hiring, and training new Drivers
Providing reports to management on budgeting, schedules, maintenance, and fleet progress
Developing methods to decrease costs and improve efficiency.
Coordinating Vehicle inspection and maintenance with team
Recording all fleet information
Coordinating Drivers training.
Establishing efficient routes and transportation schedules
Coordinating Drivers and on-staff maintenance professionals when setting employee schedules
Managing vehicle licensure and registration
Ensuring all fleet members have proper licensure and up to date training.
Monitoring Drivers to ensure adherence to schedules and proper driving practices.

Requirements

Interested candidates should possess an HND / B.Sc Degree with 4-6 years experience.
Great written and verbal communication skills
Understanding of basic vehicle mechanics, including the ability to identify when major repairs are needed.
Ability to set and monitor a budget.
Good problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
Exceptional organization, time management and multitasking abilities
Keen attention to detail
Excellent leadership skills, including goal setting, motivation, and training.
Expert knowledge of best driving, delivery, vehicle maintenance and other industry practices
Basic data analysis skills
Familiarity with transportation scheduling and management software