Operations · Full-time
Recruitment agency · Brites Management ServicesTransport Manager
Employer not disclosed by agency

About this role
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Role overview
An undisclosed employer is hiring a full-time Transport Manager based in Mbagathi Road, Nairobi. This role suits candidates with experience in fleet management, particularly in sensitive or fast-paced environments, and requires coordinating vehicle movements for funeral services.
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What you will do
- Coordinate vehicle movements for removals, funerals, transfers, repatriations, errands, and branch support.
- Ensure timely dispatch and return of all vehicles.
- Monitor daily transport schedules, prioritising urgent calls, hospital removals, airport pickups, and inter-county transfers.
- Maintain vehicle cleanliness, fuel levels, servicing, and mechanical soundness before use.
- Keep updated logs on vehicle movements, fuel usage, and mileage.
- Supervise day and night-shift drivers, ensuring adherence to duty rosters and company policies.
- Conduct driver briefings and training on customer service, safety, and operational standards.
- Address driver misconduct, lateness, absenteeism, and escalate issues to HR when necessary.
- Ensure vehicles comply with legal requirements including insurance, inspection, and licensing.
- Coordinate vehicle repairs, servicing, tyre changes, and manage emergency breakdowns.
- Conduct spot checks on logbooks, speed, fuel consumption, and GPS movement.
- Ensure proper accident reporting and assist in investigations.
- Prepare reports on transport operations, fuel consumption, driver performance, and vehicle condition.
- Maintain accurate records related to funeral allocations, removals, client feedback, and route logs.
- Update management on risks, delays, shortages, or operational gaps.
Requirements
- Hold a valid Kenyan driving licence, with Class B preferred.
- Have a diploma in Logistics, Transport Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Have 3 to 5 years of experience in fleet management or transport supervision.
- Possession of a valid BCE driving licence with a clean driving record is an advantage.
- Experience managing drivers in fast-paced or sensitive environments.
- Strong knowledge of Kenyan roads, routes, counties, and airport logistics.
Benefits
The salary for this role is KSHS 40,000 per month.
How to apply
Send your CV through the employer's official contact. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Salary disclosed: KSHS. 40,000