Fleet Manager

Romel General Trading PLC is pleased to announce the following job vacancies across various departments. We are seeking qualified, competent, and motivated professionals to join our team and invite interested applicants who meet the required qualifications and experience to apply for the available positions before April 18, 2026.

Department    HR & Asset Management
Reports To    HR & Asset Management Director
Job Summary

The Fleet Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the company’s fleet of vehicles, ensuring efficient operations, cost-effective management, compliance with safety & regulations and proper maintenance of vehicles. This role involves planning, coordinating, and supervising all fleet activities, maintenance schedules, fuel consumption and driver performance to optimize fleet efficiency and reduce costs. 

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the company’s fleet (cars, trucks, or other vehicles)
• Ensure all vehicles are properly maintained, serviced, and inspected regularly
• Prepare and manage the fleet budget, including fuel, maintenance, repairs, insurance and depreciation.
• Monitor fuel consumption, vehicle performance, and operational costs to minimize costs and prevent downtime
• Develop and implement cost-saving fleet management strategies, policies, procedures and best practices for fleet operations
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle registration, insurance documentation, and maintenance logs
• Ensure vehicles and fleet operations are safe, roadworthy, and comply with Ethiopian transportation laws, insurance, licensing requirements, safety regulations and company policies.
• Supervise drivers and provide training on safety and performance standards, evaluate drivers and fleet staff
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and high performance among fleet personnel.
• Handle accident reports, insurance claims, and vehicle replacement processes
• Track fleet using GPS systems and optimize route planning
• Provide regular reports on fleet performance, utilization, expenses, efficiency of all vehicles and incidents.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Transport Management, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in fleet management or logistics in a trading, logistics, or transport sectors.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle maintenance, Ethiopian transport regulations, and fleet management software. 
• Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership, communication and team management skills
• Ability to analyze data and prepare detailed reports.
• Valid Ethiopian Public 1 or Cargo 1 driver’s license is an advantage.

Working Conditions

• Office-based with frequent field visits (garages, sites, transport routes)
• May require extended hours in case of emergencies or operational demands

How To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV, cover letter, and relevant credentials to: hr@romel.et Subject line: 'Application – Name and Job Title 
Application Deadline: April 18th 2026   Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.     ROMEL General Trading PLC is an equal opportunity employer.
For enquiries: Tel: 0930078032 |  Address: ROMEL Coffee Processing Plant, Gelan City, Ethiopia