Transport Manager (Downstream Oil & Gas Sector)

About this role

A Transport Manager is needed to lead logistics and fleet operations for a downstream oil and gas company in Lagos, overseeing fleet management, depot operations, driver administration and maintenance programmes to maximise truck availability and minimise downtime.

What you would do

• Oversee maintenance of heavy-duty petroleum trucks and schedule repairs to reduce downtime
• Supervise loading, dispatching, tracking, and unloading at Lagos depots/terminals
• Train and supervise fleet drivers and motor mechanics; enforce safety and defensive driving rules
• Implement fuel controls, route tracking, and product integrity measures to prevent loss or theft
• Ensure vehicles have current licensing, roadworthiness certificates, permits, insurance, and safety equipment
• Negotiate with spare part vendors, workshops, and logistics partners to optimise costs per kilometre

What they are asking for

• BSc or HND in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration or related field
• 4 to 6 years of hands-on fleet and logistics management experience in heavy-duty petroleum tanker haulage (downstream)
• Knowledge of diesel engine maintenance, GPS tracking systems, depot loading mechanics and road safety regulations (FRSC, NMDPRA)
• Strong operational focus, route optimisation, emergency response skills, negotiation ability, and people management

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