Transport Manager (downstream Oil & Gas Sector) At Irecruiters Africa Limited

• The company is seeking to hire a a Transport Manager who will lead the organisation's logistics and fleet operations. The role is responsible for complete fleet management, terminal/loading depot operations, driver administration, and preventative maintenance schedules for product delivery trucks/tankers to ensure maximum truck availability and minimal operational downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance of all heavy-duty petroleum trucks/tankers; schedule repairs to minimize vehicle downtime.
• Supervise loading, dispatching, transit tracking, and unloading operations across petroleum depots/terminals in Lagos.
• Train, and supervise fleet drivers and motor mechanics; enforce strict compliance with defensive driving, road safety regulations, and speed limits.
• Implement strict fuel consumption controls, route tracking (GPS/Telematics), and product integrity measures to prevent product theft or transit shortages.
• Ensure all haulage vehicles maintain up-to-date licensing, roadworthiness certificates, NMDPRA haulage permits, insurance policies, and safety equipment (fire extinguishers, valves, spill kits).
• Negotiate terms with spare part vendors, third-party workshops, and logistics partners to optimize operational cost per kilometer.

Requirements

• B.Sc. or HND in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 - 6 years' hands-on experience in fleet and logistics management, specifically within heavy-duty petroleum tanker haulage in the downstream sector.
• Strong understanding of diesel engine maintenance, GPS tracking systems, depot loading mechanics, and road safety regulations (FRSC, NMDPRA).
• High operational firmness, route optimization, emergency response management, sound negotiation, and team management skills.