Fleet Maintenance Manager

Position: Fleet Maintenance Executive
Location: Mumbai
Experience Required: Minimum 3 years
Industry: Cold Chain Transportation / Temperature-Controlled Logistics

Position Overview

We are looking for a skilled and reliable Fleet Maintenance Executive to oversee the maintenance, servicing, and upkeep of our cold chain transportation vehicles and reefer units. The ideal candidate should have hands-on knowledge of reefer systems, truck maintenance, vendor coordination, and preventive maintenance planning. This role is crucial for ensuring vehicle safety, temperature compliance, and uninterrupted fleet operations.

Key Responsibilities - Vehicle & Reefer Maintenance

• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance of trucks, reefer units, and mounted containers.
• Inspect vehicles regularly to identify mechanical issues, temperature faults, or breakdown risks.
• Coordinate reefer servicing, calibration, gas refilling, compressor checks, and electrical repairs.
• Ensure timely repair of breakdown vehicles and minimize downtime.

Vendor & Workshop Coordination

• Coordinate with authorized service centers, workshops, and spare suppliers for vehicle and reefer repairs.
• Negotiate pricing, compare quotations, and evaluate quality of vendor work.
• Ensure availability of critical spare parts and maintain an updated inventory list.

Compliance & Safety

• Maintain vehicle documents—PUC, insurance, fitness, permits, and statutory compliance.
• Ensure reefer units meet temperature, calibration, and hygiene standards.
• Conduct safety checks on brakes, tyres, lights, engine oil, coolant, and electrical systems.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain detailed records of maintenance schedules, service history, and repair logs.
• Track fuel usage, mileage, frequent breakdown patterns, and maintenance costs.
• Prepare weekly and monthly maintenance MIS reports for management review.

Coordination with Operations

• Work closely with fleet operations team to plan downtime and schedule servicing without disrupting dispatch.
• Support drivers with technical guidance in case of breakdowns during transit.
• Monitor GPS alerts and reefer temperature alarms to take timely action.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in fleet or reefer maintenance (cold chain preferred).
• Strong mechanical knowledge of trucks, reefer units (Thermo King, Carrier, Zanotti, etc.), and diesel engines.
• Hands-on experience with electrical systems, cooling units, and preventive maintenance processes.
• Proficient in MS Excel, reporting, and documentation.
• Ability to handle emergency breakdowns efficiently.
• Strong coordination and follow-up skills.

Key Competencies

• Technical expertise in vehicle & reefer systems
• Problem-solving and quick decision-making
• Vendor negotiation and management
• Attention to detail
• Time and cost management
• Reliability and accountability

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹15,363.52 - ₹30,152.40 per month

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person