Uganda National Bureau of Standards Senior Transport Officer Jobs in Uganda

Uganda National Bureau of Standards Senior Transport Officer Jobs in Uganda

Reporting to Finance and Administration Manager and responsible for overseeing UNBS fleet, dispatching of Drivers, monitoring vehicle movement, ensuring timely and proper maintenance and repairs, tracking fuel usage and consumption rates.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Plan, organise and coordinate vehicle movements through proper supervision of all Drivers

Develop and implement guidelines and procedures for fleet management at the Bureau

Maintain proper inventory of all components of vehicles, and ensure they are maintained and checked frequently.

Track repairs and costs as part of monitoring and overseeing the repair processes.

Prepare requisitions for servicing, repair and maintenance at the appropriate garages.

Assess and analyze the quotations submitted by Garages inclusive service, repairs, battery, seat cover and tyre replacement among others to determine value for money.

Propose improvements in the existing transport processes, systems and tools.

Track vehicle and fuel usage and consumption rates; ensure that potential problems or fuel misuse is raised to management.

Track vehicle registration and insurance and liaise with procurement to ensure these are always renewed in a timely manner.

Check and analyse UNBS vehicle logs information weekly, make corrections where necessary and sign off in each log to verify that this has been done.

Periodically collect vehicle logs from the field and review them for accuracy and

follow up on field transport operations.

Collect daily and weekly vehicle checklists, verify their accuracy, and work with drivers to correct any problems.

Required Qualifications & Competencies

Honors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automobile engineering from a recognized University/Institution

Membership to Uganda Institute of professional Engineers (UIPE)

At least 5 years of direct motor vehicle transport operations and management in a reputable Institution

Ability to assess potential mechanical problems and advise on preventive maintenance and repair procedures

Should possess a valid driving license with at least 2 classes.

Interested Candidates should also possess the following skills;

Ability to provide leadership to transport and mechanical staff

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent independent judgment and decision-making skills

Age: Between 30 and 45 years.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Uganda National Bureau of Standards Senior Transport Officer Jobs in Uganda

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