Fleet & Workshop Manager Job Vacancy at Thomson Safaris LTD

Job snapshot

Fleet & Workshop Manager Job Vacancy role at Thomson Safaris LTD. The work centres on building a strong safety culture across sites and contractors. The post is based in Arusha.

Thomson Safaris LTD coordinates Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) compliance across its sites and contractors.

Role overview

Fleet Workshop Manager is responsible for in the advertised role on this listing overseeing as covered here the maintenance repair and in as covered here the advertised role operational readiness of for this vacancy all vehicles and for this vacancy on this listing mechanical assets.

Key responsibilities

• Train staff on safety procedures and in the advertised role on this listing emergency response protocols.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns in the discipline covering remote bush recoveries.
• Routinely review and for on this listing this vacancy develop vehicle procedures to in the advertised role as covered here continually contribute to for this vacancy and as covered here on this listing improve Standard Operating Procedures where applicable to in the advertised role on this listing on this listing fit the current situation Reduce repeat breakdowns via root cause analysis.
• Preparing weekly and monthly fleet performance reports.
• Parts materials and in in the advertised role the advertised role financial resource planning and in the advertised role systems This as well covers work with on this listing operations departments Reservations Camping to on this listing for this vacancy obtain and in the advertised role on this listing on this listing resolve clarity on vehicle needs and planning the Corporate Manager's staff in as covered here on the areas.
• Carrying out performance evaluations.
• Managing workshop operations tools equipment and as covered here on this listing spare parts inventory.
• Coordinating vehicle availability based for this vacancy on safari schedules and as covered here on this listing operational needs.
• Maintaining optimal stock levels of as covered here for this vacancy for this vacancy critical parts Track and on this listing in the advertised role in the advertised role on this listing control parts issuance and for this vacancy as covered here workshop consumables Manage price negotiations and on this listing market scanning to for this vacancy obtain optimum value for in the advertised role the company Approve parts requests requisitions purchase orders following verifying necessity and integrity.
• Arranging recovery operations for in the advertised role breakdowns in difficult terrain.
• Forecast and manage spare parts requirements.
• Diligently oversee and for this vacancy as covered here approve the procurement of as covered here for this vacancy vehicle as covered here parts vehicle maintenance equipment and as covered here different remaining items required in on this listing in the advertised role in the advertised role a vehicle service department by reviewing every parts requests IROs and in the advertised role purchase orders LPOs for for this vacancy integrity and necessity and for this vacancy checking the delivery of procured parts that they are legitimate meet the expected quality standards and cost.
• Reports To: General Manager.
• Assess risk Continually assess organizational and for this vacancy as covered here as covered here operational risks and as covered here eventualities and in as covered here the advertised role develop on this listing capabilities reach options and in the advertised role options to be in a position to manage and on this listing mitigate those risks at base and over the field and range of vehicle operations.
• Follow the Crisis Management procedures of as covered here on this listing the company and on this listing work with for on this listing this vacancy the crisis as covered here management team as appropriate and on this listing in the advertised role in the advertised role according to the scope and as covered here scale of a crisis.
• Monitoring vehicle performance breakdown trends and on this listing lifecycle planning.
• Take ownership of every steps and in the advertised role procedures to in on this listing the advertised role deliver in the advertised role the Vehicle reports for in the advertised role this vacancy on time from logbook and on this listing in the advertised role in the advertised role accounts data gathering with for this vacancy integrity and entry checks and follow up via to investigations and resolving queries with on this listing vehicles and drivers and as covered here where disciplinary breaches have occurred implementing the appropriate disciplinary procedures.
• Providing technical support while safaris in in the advertised role remote areas.
• Carrying out routine vehicle safety audits.
• Coordinating the inspection of as covered here vehicles to in as covered here the advertised role identify faulty components and in the advertised role on this listing facilitate process for in the advertised role repairs Advance a culture of as covered here accountability safety excellence.
• Maintaining accurate documentation for compliance and audits.
• Maintaining complete and accurate service histories.
• Spotting and as covered here manage qualified third party vendors for in the advertised role as covered here bodywork on this listing fabrication specialized mechanical in in the advertised role the advertised role or as covered here electrical work Monitor in as covered here the advertised role outsourced work so that standard standards and cost effectiveness.
• Track maintenance costs per vehicle kilometre and for this vacancy on this listing recommending replacement timelines.
• Preparing and manage fleet and workshop budgets.
• The role ensures maximum on this listing as covered here vehicle in the advertised role uptime safety reliability cost efficiency to as covered here support seamless operations.
• Providing monthly cost and as covered here performance reports to management.
• Maintaining accurate fleet performance records.\.
• Developing contingency plans for in the advertised role fleet failures while peak season.
• Making sure vehicles are equipped with in the advertised role on this listing emergency kits and on this listing recovery tools.
• Arusha, Tanzania.
• Train, and supervise workshop staff.
• Making sure day to on this listing as covered here day on this listing critical issues are dealt with for this vacancy ahead of for this vacancy they grow into big issues Deal with as covered here for this vacancy and in the advertised role address immediate critical for this vacancy workflows staff materials and remaining resources issues affecting vehicles for this vacancy these cannot be specified on this listing but will be dealt with in the advertised role as they arise for immediate action.
• Fleet uptime breakdown rates in in the advertised role the advertised role repair turnaround time and on this listing maintenance costs.
• Control spare parts inventory and on this listing for this vacancy reduce waste pilferage.
• Making sure every vehicles for this vacancy are roadworthy safe and safari prepared at every times.
• Coordinating the daily operations of in the advertised role on this listing the in the advertised role safari fleet 4 for in the advertised role this vacancy 4 vehicles transfers support vehicles.
• Be accessible on the in the advertised role phone at every hour to for this vacancy receive emergency calls and in the advertised role as covered here to as covered here coordinate emergency responses to for this vacancy on this listing deal with for this vacancy vehicle breakdowns accidents and faults.
• Developing planned preventive maintenance programs Maintain for on this listing this vacancy repair turnaround efficiency to as covered here minimize vehicle downtime.
• Making sure vehicle maintenance as covered here service staff comply with in as covered here the advertised role OSHA for this vacancy Police Fire LATRA Insurance TANROADS TRA and in the advertised role others and environmental laws and in the advertised role as covered here regulations manage to in the advertised role mitigate risks in on this listing the workplace ensure that the Department is compliant and on this listing certified with every required paperwork and reporting updated and filed.
• The Fleet Workshop Manager reports primarily to in the advertised role as covered here the broad Manager and in the advertised role works closely with in the advertised role on this listing Operations and on this listing Transport Management the Finance as covered here Manager on planning reporting budgeting compliance matters.
• Monitoring workshop operational expenses as covered here covering overtime transport use consumables.
• Putting in place standard control checks on every repairs and for this vacancy maintenance work.
• Position: Fleet & Workshop Manager (Readvertised).
• Adherence to health and in the advertised role on this listing safety and on this listing in the advertised role in the advertised role on this listing environmental laws Provide technical training and in the advertised role as covered here mentorship to on this listing mechanics This as well covers coordinating the disposal of wastes like used engine oil so as.
• Developing planned preventive maintenance program for in the advertised role on this listing the as covered here fleet Ensure pre as on this listing covered here safari vehicle as covered here inspections are conducted daily.
• Providing management with on this listing data driven recommendations for in for this vacancy the advertised role vehicle replacement or refurbishment.
• Monitoring fuel consumption and identify inefficiencies.
• Developing and implement preventive maintenance schedules.
• Every necessary vehicle stickers and in the advertised role on this listing on this listing documents to for this vacancy be carried in in as covered here the advertised role the for this vacancy cars Vehicle Licenses as in the advertised role covered here Vehicle radio licenses insurance in the advertised role registration card details TALA TTLB and as covered here routinely provide the record to the related operations Head of Department and Corporate Manager This as well covers maintaining an updated record of vehicle compliance requirements and scheduling to check routinely and follow up so compliance is kept.
• Fleet Management & Operational Readiness.
• Coordinating with safari guides and in the advertised role on this listing on this listing operations teams to in the advertised role address vehicle concerns.
• Making sure diagnostics, repairs, servicing, and overhauls.

Requirements

• Inventory and cost control management.
• Advanced mechanical and technical expertise.
• A clear grasp of as covered here cost control inventory management and on this listing for this vacancy reporting systems.
• Strong planning and organizational ability.
• Strong diagnostic and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Financial discipline and analytical thinking.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience managing 4 4 in on this listing the advertised role safari as covered here vehicles Land Rover Defender and as covered here in the advertised role Toyota Land Cruiser.
• Experience working with in in the advertised role the advertised role fleet as covered here or TMS software Fleet Workshop Manager.
• Data-driven decision-making.
• Minimum 6+ years' experience in fleet or workshop management.
• Degree in in in the advertised role the advertised role Mechanical for this vacancy Engineering Automotive Technology or related field.

Key skills

• OSHA Compliance
• Safety & Compliance Auditing
• Emergency Response
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Procurement & Supply Chain
• Inventory & Warehouse Control
• Logistics & Fleet Operations

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit for in the advertised role this vacancy their CV copies of for this vacancy as covered here as covered here academic certificates and for this vacancy as covered here a in the advertised role cover letter detailing their related experience and in the advertised role qualifications to by on this listing October 20 th 2026.

Please include Fleet Workshop Manager in for this vacancy in the advertised role the subject line.

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Common questions

What role is open?

Thomson Safaris LTD is recruiting a Fleet & Workshop Manager Job Vacancy.

Where is the job based?

The post is based in Arusha.

How do I apply?

Submit your application directly on the employer's official portal: Apply on the Thomson Safaris LTD site