Fleet Manager at SAO Group

Job Description

• We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer with a specialty in Fleet Management to join our team.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining our fleet of equipment and machinery at our farming estate.
• The ideal candidate should be a highly experienced technician who possesses excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities
What you’ll do:

• Carry out periodic maintenance and servicing of our machinery and equipment used for daily farming operations. Our fleet includes heavy tractors, trailers, trucks, large vehicles and motorbikes..
• Support in the purchase and  leasing of heavy farming machinery to expand business income opportunities
• Support and maintain day-to-day operations of equipment, manage inventory of equipment stockpile and parts 
• Carry out  periodical inspection of our food processing machines, supervise the repair of machines and minimize downtime
• Analyze mechanical problems or deficiencies in our fleet and develop solutions to resolve them
• Conduct experiments and evaluations to improve and innovate relevant farming solutions.
• Manage other third-party field operations contractors and budgetary planning with management.
• Ensure that SAO processing equipment is in best-in-class conditions and meets standard regulations upon inspections.

Requirements
Professional/Academic qualifications:

• Candidates should possess a B. Eng. or HND degree in Mechanical Engineering. M.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering is an added advantage.
• Relevant licenses as a professional engineer such as COREN

Experience/Knowledge:

• 8+ Years of similar experience working in a similar department and large-sized farm/organization.
• Hands-on experience in fleet maintenance and servicing
• Ability to write clear and comprehensive technical documentation.
• Highly analytical mind, with exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Results-orientated and pragmatic with exceptional quantitative and analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Independent thinker and worker who can juggle multiple projects simultaneously with fast-changing priorities.
• A Tech-savvy individual who embraces new software and online tools and is personally interested in tech-enabled solutions.
• Comfortable and effective in managing and communicating with team members and stakeholders based remotely or traveling in different time zones.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and other Nigerian languages.

Why Join Us?

• At SAO Group, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the operational future of impactful businesses across Africa.
• We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a fast-paced and dynamic work environment, and the chance to make a real difference.