Job Summary
Now Hiring Group Fleet Manager | Luxury Lodge Group | Nairobi, Kenya About the Opportunity Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Group Fleet Manager for a prestigious luxury lodge group based in Nairobi. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and technically skilled professional to oversee a fleet of approximately 120 vehicles across multiple properties, ensuring maximum operational efficiency, compliance and reliability. The successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic and day-to-day management of the group's fleet and workshop operations, requiring a hands-on leader with extensive fleet management experience, strong mechanical knowledge and the ability to lead technical teams across multiple locations. Key Requirements • Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Fleet Management or a related field • Proven experience managing a large vehicle fleet within hospitality, tourism, logistics or a similar industry • Strong workshop management and mechanical knowledge • Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams • Excellent budgeting, cost control and financial reporting skills • Strong understanding of preventative maintenance programmes • Knowledge of vehicle compliance, licensing and roadworthiness regulations • Excellent organisational, planning and administrative skills • Strong communication and interpersonal abilities • Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills • Ability to work accurately under pressure and manage multiple priorities • Proactive, self-motivated and committed to maintaining the highest operational standards Key Responsibilities • Oversee the management and performance of a fleet of approximately 120 vehicles across multiple properties • Develop and implement preventative maintenance programmes to maximise vehicle availability and minimise downtime • Maintain accurate fleet records, including servicing, licensing, insurance and vehicle allocation • Monitor vehicle utilisation, fuel consumption and operating costs • Coordinate vehicle allocation and scheduling with property management teams • Ensure all vehicles comply with road traffic legislation, licensing and roadworthiness requirements • Investigate vehicle incidents, accidents and breakdowns, implementing corrective measures where necessary • Advise senior management on vehicle replacement cycles, fleet expansion and procurement strategies • Oversee the daily operations of the central workshop, ensuring repairs and maintenance are completed efficiently • Recruit, lead, mentor and develop workshop personnel; establish workshop standard operating procedures • Conduct regular inspections of workshops across the portfolio to ensure compliance with operational standards • Manage workshop parts, consumables and inventory control, and prepare workshop budgets • Liaise with suppliers and contractors to source quality parts and services • Build strong working relationships with operational teams across all properties • Produce accurate operational and financial reports and support operational requirements across the group as needed Package • Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience • Location: Nairobi, Kenya Please note that only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within seven working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.