Transport Officer

Transport Officer at African Industries Group (AIG)

African Industries Group (AIG) is a prominent global conglomerate with over 51 years of business excellence and sustainable growth, headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. Committed to Nigeria’s socio-economic growth and industrial development, AIG also focuses on nurturing and developing local communities.

We are currently seeking a qualified individual to join our team in the position of Transport Officer.

Responsibilities:

• Purchasing vehicles to expand and enhance the fleet.
• Scheduling regular maintenance for all vehicles.
• Ordering urgent or emergency repairs as needed.
• Overseeing preventive maintenance activities.
• Searching for, hiring, and training new Drivers.
• Providing management reports on budgeting, schedules, maintenance, and fleet progress.
• Developing methods to decrease costs and improve efficiency.
• Coordinating vehicle inspection and maintenance with the 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:

• HND/B.Sc Degree with 4-6 years of experience.
• Excellent 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.
• Strong 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.

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to martins.atat@Africanindustries.com, using the Job Title as the subject of the email.