G4S: Head of Fleet

As a result of expansion and rapid growth, we are seeking to recruit suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of Head of Fleet.

Reporting to the Chief Operations Director, the incumbent will be responsible for design of vehicles specification in line with business needs and in liaison with delivery of efficiencies and cost saving to optimize the business fleet while ensuring availability of a well serviced and efficient fleet to service the division’s customer base nationwide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise management on fleet design and optimization , replacement options with business cases
• Design and maintain fleet preventive maintenance schedule, Co-ordinate with workshop to ensure prompt and effective repair/maintenance to reduce fleet downtime
• Ensure compliance to all statutory fleet licenses requirement in line with the law
• Be the chief liaison person with external suppliers to deliver unit cost benefits while monitoring expenditure versus usage
• Review fleet usage and establish areas of wastage, driver behaviors and skills to drive efficiencies and action corrective measures with liaison with Operations managers and recommend cost effective ways of running fleet
• Deliver fuel procurement and spend to strategy to achieve optimum unit cost recommendation while instituting fuel controls and spend
• Champion defensive driving and refresher programmes, institute a culture of safe driving by unseen inspectors.
• Provide monthly management reports on fleet utilization and productivity to drive business decision.

Requirements:

• University Graduate, Mechanical/Motor Vehicle engineering
• Extensive Experience in design, modify & operate organization fleet
• Seven years experience in senior management in a fleet organization
• Analytical skills will be a key driver

Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a stringent vetting exercise that includes integrity testing.

Interested candidates should send their application and CV addressed to the Human Resource Director, to reach us on or before Monday, 11th June 2010, by email to:

jobs@ke.g4s.com

G4S is an equal opportunity employer and addresses itself to the core values of best people.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Canvassing is highly discouraged

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