Fleet Assistant

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Caritas Nigeria is hiring 5 Fleet Assistants to work across Makurdi, Guma, Gwer West, Kwande, and Logo in Benue State. The role involves transporting staff and materials, maintaining vehicles, keeping travel logs, and ensuring timely pick-ups and drop-offs. Candidates need an SSCE, a valid driver's license, and at least 3 years of project-environment experience.

• 5 openings across 5 locations in Benue State
• Requires valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Minimum SSCE plus 3 years project experience
• Vehicle maintenance and travel log duties included

Original source description

Job Title: Fleet Assistant Locations: Makurdi, Guma, Gwer West, Kwande, and Logo, Benue State. Job Summary The Fleet Assistant shall provide various transportation services, the nature of which is as assigned by the Fleet Manager, Admin Officer or designate. They transport products, materials, equipment and staff to and from specified locations. The incumbent’s responsibilities: include timely or scheduled drop-off and pick-up of staff, collection of packages and maintaining a travel log to record work hours, travel time, and locations travelled to. They shall also be able to perform routine checks on the company vehicle. To be successful in this role, the Fleet Assistant shall ensure that all transportation duties are carried out promptly. Ultimately, it is expected that they shall be able to ensure that and other transportation details are correct before undertaking any pick-up or drop-off duties. Responsibilities: Safely transporting company staff as well as various products and materials to and from specified locations on time. Assisting with the loading and offloading of staff luggage, products, and materials. Adjusting travel routes to avoid traffic congestion or road construction. Promptly informing the Organisation of any tickets issued against the company vehicle during work hours. Ensuring that the company vehicle is always parked in areas that permit parking in order to avoid towing. Keeping the company vehicle clean and properly maintained by performing regular washing, cleaning and vehicle maintenance. Providing accurate time records of the company vehicle’s comings and goings. Reporting any accidents, injuries, and vehicle damage to management. Additional Responsibilities: The Responsibilities: (Above) are not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will also perform other related tasks as required and will be responsible for reporting and communicating progress and achievement of the specific assigned tasks. Qualification and Experience: Minimum of a Senior Secondary School Certificate SSCE is preferred. Minimum of 3 years of work experience: in a project environment. Valid driver’s license. Clean driving record. Sound knowledge of road safety regulations. Working knowledge of local roads and routes around project locations. The ability to utilise maps, GPS systems, and car manuals. Effective communication skills. Punctual and reliable. Good communication and reporting skills including proficiency in both written and spoken English. Experience: of dealing with difficult and sensitive situations in a professional manner. Ability to work under pressure, efficiently handle multiple tasks, quickly find creative solutions to problems and challenges that arise, and manage stress and time in a fast-paced work and fluid operating environment. Ability to foster and maintain a spirit of unity, teamwork, cooperation, and learning. Willingness and ability to travel. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Sensitivity in working with multiple cultures and beliefs, and to gender equity. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Key Competencies: Good Knowledge of effective communication skills both inter-personal and intra-personal. Teamwork and personal impact. Attention to detail. Additional Advantage: Understanding of faith-based organisations and capacity-building in local partnerships Familiarity with policies, procedures, and priorities of Caritas agencies Experience: in staff development and partner capacity Demonstrated commitment to improving gender equality in programming and operations. Demonstrated capacity and experience: with institutional strengthening of civil society Flexibility to work both in a team and independently Cultural sensitivity, patience and flexibility Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required. Typical Physical Demands: Ability to spend long hours looking at a computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard. Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Ability to lift 5-50 lbs. Safeguarding Statement: As an organisation, Caritas Nigeria takes the issue of Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) seriously. Safeguarding the people we interface with in all our programmatic work is of utmost importance to us. Caritas Nigeria only recruits representatives who abide by the strict responsibility of SEAH. By applying to this role, applicants agree to background checks related to safeguarding and confirm adherence to Caritas Nigeria safeguarding policies. Continued Professional Development CPD: Caritas Nigeria is committed to providing CPD for its Employees. Employees are required to undertake available Training Courses and Research to enhance personal knowledge, skills and experience. Caritas Nigeria fosters the strength and health of its workforce through competitive benefits, Professional Development and Policies/Programs that support healthy Work/Life balance. Join our workforce to help Application Closing Date 11th August, 2026. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Premium NGO Service Increase your chances of getting this job! 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