Transport Manager – Lagos
Dunn and Braxton · Lagos
Job description
About the role
Our client is a fast‑growing player in Nigeria’s downstream oil and gas sector, operating an expansive retail network delivering fuel, lubricants and allied services. They are seeking a Transport Manager to lead logistics and fleet operations, overseeing fleet management, terminal operations, driver administration and maintenance schedules to maximise truck availability.
Key responsibilities
- Oversee routine, preventative and corrective maintenance of heavy‑duty petroleum trucks and tankers; schedule repairs to minimise vehicle downtime.
- Supervise loading, dispatching, transit tracking and unloading operations across petroleum depots and terminals in Lagos.
- Train and supervise fleet drivers and motor mechanics; enforce defensive driving, road‑safety regulations and speed limits.
- Implement fuel‑consumption controls, GPS/telematics route tracking and product‑integrity measures to prevent theft or transit shortages.
- Ensure all haulage vehicles maintain up‑to‑date licences, road‑worthiness certificates, NMDPRA permits, insurance policies and safety equipment such as fire extinguishers and spill kits.
- Negotiate terms with spare‑part vendors, third‑party workshops and logistics partners to optimise operational cost per kilometre.
Required profile
- 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 heavy‑duty petroleum tanker haulage in the downstream sector.
Required skills
- Diesel engine maintenance
- GPS tracking systems
- Depot loading mechanics
- Road safety regulations (FRSC, NMDPRA)
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