Transport Officer at VESA Fisheries Limited

Location: Benin City, Edo

Job Expectation Summary

• The Transport Officer will be responsible for managing the execution, direction, and coordination of all transportation matters within the organisation.
• This includes managing the fleets, budgets, organising schedules & routes, ensuring that vehicles are safe and meet legal requirements, and making sure that drivers are aware of their duties.

Essential Responsibilities
He/she will be expected to:

• Manage the various fleets within the transport department
• Train and advise drivers to adhere to high ethical standards and comply with national traffic laws.
• Develop forecasts, logistic objectives and plans to meet management set goals.
• Deploy drivers.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree / HND qualification with 4 - 5 years work experience.
• Be meticulous and detailed
• Possess high dosage of emotional intelligence in dealing with drivers
• Possess adequate management skills.
• Stay abreast with HSE policy of the company and ensure maximum compliance
• Proficiency in the use of computers and Microsoft Office suite.
• Ensure vehicles are inspected for damage and cleaning after every trip (Jockey wheels, tow coupling, tyres, spares etc)
• Basic experience in mechanical dynamics of machines and trucks
• Highly proactive and frugal.