Vehicle Maintenance Manager

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Role Summary:

overall upkeep, preventive and corrective maintenance, and efficient utilization of company vehicles and heavy equipment fleet

Key Responsibilities:

1. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

• Plan, schedule, and supervise preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of all vehicles and heavy equipment.
  
• Diagnose breakdowns, ensure timely repair, and minimize downtime.
  
• Oversee workshop operations, spare parts usage, and maintenance tools.
  
• Maintain logbooks, service records, and repair histories.
  

2. Fleet Management & Optimization

• Monitor performance of vehicles through regular inspections.
  
• Implement best practices for fuel efficiency, load capacity, and operating costs.
  
• Ensure vehicles are available and reliable for production/logistics requirements.
  
• Use fleet management systems (GPS, ERP, TMS) for tracking and performance monitoring.
  

3. Vendor & Spare Parts Management

• Develop and manage relationships with vendors, service providers, and spare part suppliers.
  
• Negotiate contracts for spare parts, tires, lubricants, and outsourced services.
  
• Ensure availability of critical spares to avoid downtime.
  

4. Safety, Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure compliance with transport regulations, RTO norms, and safety standards.
  
• Conduct vehicle inspections as per statutory requirements (fitness, PUC, permits, insurance).
  
• Implement safety checks, driver awareness programs, and accident prevention measures.
  
• Maintain proper documentation of licenses, insurances, and permits.
  

5. Cost Control & Reporting

• Prepare and monitor maintenance budgets and expenses.
  
• Track KPIs such as vehicle downtime, maintenance cost per km/ton, fuel consumption, and fleet utilization.
  
• Submit regular MIS reports to management on vehicle performance and workshop efficiency.
  

6. Team Management

• Supervise mechanics, technicians, and workshop staff.
  
• Train and guide team members on maintenance best practices.
  
• Allocate manpower effectively for round-the-clock fleet support.
  

Key Requirements:

Education:

• Diploma/Degree in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering.
  

Experience:

• 7 - 10 years

  of experience in vehicle/fleet maintenance, preferably in

  mining, cement, coal, steel, logistics, or heavy equipment industry

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• Hands-on experience with heavy vehicles, trucks, and earth-moving equipment.
  

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of vehicle maintenance systems, hydraulics, and mechanical repairs.
  
• Expertise in workshop and manpower management.
  
• Good vendor negotiation and spare parts management skills.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Proficiency in ERP/CMMS/Fleet management software.
  
• Leadership skills with ability to manage large teams.

Contact : +91 8799969317

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