Senior Fleet Maintenance Manager (Karachi)

Position:

Senior Fleet Maintenance Manager

Our client, a well-established and rapidly growing food & beverage company, is seeking an experienced and results-oriented Fleet Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance and workshop operations of our fleet of approximately 400 trucks and support vehicles.

This is a senior management position responsible for maximizing fleet availability, ensuring compliance with safety standards, optimizing maintenance costs, and leading a high-performing technical team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• A Master's degree or relevant professional certifications will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum 10–15 years of progressively responsible experience in fleet maintenance and workshop management.
• At least 5 years in a managerial role overseeing a large commercial fleet.
• Proven experience managing fleets of 200–400 or more heavy commercial vehicles, including trucks and support vehicles.
• Experience in FMCG, beverage, logistics, transportation, manufacturing, or distribution industries will be preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and manage all workshop and fleet maintenance activities.
• Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Ensure maximum fleet availability while minimizing vehicle downtime.
• Supervise workshop personnel, including engineers, supervisors, mechanics, electricians, and technicians.
• Monitor vehicle inspections, diagnostics, repairs, overhauls, and quality control.
• Develop and manage annual maintenance budgets, repair costs, and operating expenses.
• Analyze maintenance data and KPIs to improve reliability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Establish inventory control systems for spare parts, lubricants, tools, and workshop equipment.
• Negotiate and manage relationships with external vendors, suppliers, and service providers.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety, environmental, and transport regulations.
• Implement workshop best practices, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare management reports on fleet performance, maintenance costs, vehicle utilization, and workshop productivity.
• Support procurement decisions for new vehicles, equipment replacement, and technical evaluations.
• Lead, coach, and develop the maintenance team through training and performance management.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical knowledge of heavy commercial vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Expertise in preventive maintenance planning and asset management.
• Strong analytical, budgeting, and cost-control capabilities.
• Knowledge of fleet management systems and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and reporting tools.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

What We Offer:

• Market-competitive salary package
• Company-maintained vehicle
• Career growth opportunities within an expanding business environment
• A dynamic and collaborative workplace culture.
• Opportunity to lead one of the region's largest commercial fleet maintenance operations.

How to Apply:

• Interested candidates meeting the above criteria are encouraged to share their updated resumes, clearly mentioning “Senior Fleet Maintenance Manager” in the subject line.
• Email: Imtiaz@hrconnect.com.pk
• Application Deadline: 13th July 2026
• Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience managing mixed fleets, including trucks, cars, and motorcycles?
• Have you been responsible for spare parts inventory and vendor management? Yes/NO
• Do you hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related discipline? Yes/NO
• How many years of experience do you have in fleet maintenance and workshop management?
• What is the largest fleet you have managed?

Work Location: In person