Automotive Fleet Technician

About the role

The Automotive Fleet Technician is based onsite in Lagos and works in the field, inspecting, servicing, diagnosing, repairing and maintaining the company's vehicle fleet of cars, vans, buses and trucks. The role aims to keep vehicles available, reduce downtime, keep them roadworthy, control maintenance costs and ensure they meet safety and performance standards.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing such as oil changes, filter replacement, fluid checks and lubrication
• Develop and run preventive maintenance schedules for assigned vehicles
• Inspect vehicles before deployment and carry out diagnostics and fault tracing
• Repair engine, transmission and gearbox faults, and electrical faults including batteries, alternators, starters, lights and wiring
• Maintain suspension, steering, brakes and tyres, and check wheel alignment
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and roadside repairs
• Review workshop quotations and spare parts needs, and keep accurate records and reports

Required profile

• Education: OND/SSCE, Technical Certificate, Trade Test, NABTEB or equivalent in automobile engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive technology or a related field
• Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on vehicle maintenance and repair experience
• Demonstrated experience with cars, vans, buses and/or light commercial vehicles
• Preferred: experience with diagnostic scanners, and experience in logistics, transport, courier, fleet management, FMCG or similar

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of petrol and diesel engines
• Sound knowledge of transmission, braking, suspension, steering, cooling, electrical and charging systems
• Understanding of preventive maintenance schedules and ability to diagnose faults accurately