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• Ensure efficient running of the transport operation and ensure that
  all cost, quality and performance targets are achieved. Maintaining
  transport KPI targets at 97% or higher.
• Ensure that a transport solution for the following day’s work is
  planned in a timely manner to meet the needs of the organization whilst
  ensuring that legal compliance is maintained and vehicle efficiency is
  maximised.
• Complete driver debriefs on their return and ensure that all
  paperwork and vehicle issues are dealt with appropriately.
• Generate clear & concise communication flows between drivers and
  staff concerning work expectations and route requirements.
• Ensure complete legal compliance and maintenance of high safety
  standards.
• Ensure that all vehicles are operated in compliance with current
  Road Transport Regulations.
• Ensure all vehicle service inspections are made well in advance,
  service schedules are adhered to and any issues that arise are
  communicated and dealt with appropriately. Deal with all defects
  immediately and record remedial action and ensure these are communicated
  appropriately.
• Maintain GOAL Health & Safety standards and ensure all staff
  training is up to date and legally compliant.
• Ensure that driver resource is planned in advance and appropriate
  cover made to utilise the fleet to its maximum capacity.
• Monitor costs and continually search for ways to improve quality and
  gain better value for money from other transport service providers.
• Verify all vehicle repairs and maintenance; including other
  transport invoices and deal with any issues before passing them to the
  Logistics Co-ordinator for authorisation.
• Supervise all drivers and mechanics and deal with any staff issues
  that arise in accordance with current GOAL HR Policy of employment and
  escalate to Logistics Co-ordinator as appropriate.
• Continually enhance and develop the transport operation in all
  areas. Advise on how changes in legislation could affect operations.
• Work closely with the warehouse team and other staff to ensure that
  all transport and logistics solutions are fully integrated and designed to
  improve customer service.
• Prepare and submit carefully analysed monthly reports in a timely
  manner.

• The ideal candidate for the GOAL International Fleet Officer job
  placement must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics and Transport
  Management or related field; exceptionally, degree or qualification may be
  replaced by a minimum of 6 years’ experience directly relevant to the post
• At least three years of previous experience as a fleet officer or
  logistician, preferably with an NGO; proven experience in fleet and office
  administration;
• Driving license class DL with at least five years of driving
  experience;
• Well-developed database management skills particularly MS Access,
  data entry and spread sheet maintenance skills with experience in
  utilising MS office programs;
• Well organized & good planning skills;
• Ability to solve problems, take initiative and planning of tasks;
• Proven experience in delivering high level customer service in a
  fleet management environment;
• Understanding of fleet policy and reporting requirements;
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills with the
  ability to communicate at all levels;
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills;
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a
  team environment.

• Background in vehicle mechanics;
• Professional qualification or part completion of a professional
  qualification e.g. CILT (UK).

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