Transport Supervisor - Funeral Services

About the role

Brites Management Services is hiring a full-time Transport Supervisor in Nairobi (Mbagathi Road) for its funeral services business. The role covers the day-to-day operation, fleet and staff supervision of hearses, ambulances and support vehicles, and liaison with hospitals and mortuaries.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise daily transport activities, ensuring timely dispatch of hearses, ambulances, support vehicles and transport personnel, and optimising fleet efficiency.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance, servicing and repair schedules, conduct routine inspections, and keep records of servicing, insurance, licences and inspections.
• Monitor fuel consumption and implement fuel-control measures.
• Supervise drivers and transport support staff, prepare duty rosters and schedules, monitor attendance and discipline, and provide coaching on safety and customer service.
• Liaise with hospitals, mortuaries and healthcare facilities on transport arrangements and ensure compliance with their protocols and documentation requirements.
• Ensure adherence to traffic laws, company policies and transport regulations, enforce health, safety and infection prevention procedures, investigate incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain transport logs, trip records and fuel reports, and prepare daily, weekly and monthly performance reports.

Required profile

• Diploma or certificate in Transport Management, Logistics, Fleet Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in transport or fleet supervision.
• Previous experience in a hospital, healthcare, ambulance service, mortuary or related medical environment is required.
• Experience managing drivers and coordinating fleet operations.

Required skills

• Strong fleet and transport management skills.
• Planning, scheduling and coordination.
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and transport regulations.

Applications are made by sending a CV to the company's recruitment team; interviews are held on a rolling basis until the position is filled.