TRANSPORT SUPERVISOR (FUNERAL HOME)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Fleet & Operations Management

• Coordinate all vehicle movements for removals, funerals, transfers, repatriations, errands, and branch support.
• Ensure all vehicles are dispatched on time and return within expected timelines.
• Monitor daily transport schedules, prioritising urgent calls, hospital removals, airport pickups, and inter-county transfers.
• Ensure all vehicles are clean, fuelled, serviced, and mechanically sound before use.
• Maintain updated vehicle movement logs, fuel usage records, and mileage reports.

Driver Supervision & Discipline

• Supervise and manage both day and night-shift drivers, ensuring adherence to duty rosters.
• Enforce company policies regarding fuel use, speed limits, route adherence, personal use of vehicles, and client handling.
• Conduct regular briefings and trainings for drivers on customer service, safety, and operational standards.
• Address misconduct, lateness, absenteeism, or policy violations and escalate to HR when necessary.

Compliance, Safety & Maintenance

• Ensure vehicles meet legal requirements (insurance, inspection, licensing).
• Coordinate with mechanics/garage on repairs, servicing schedules, tyre changes, and emergency breakdowns.
• Conduct spot checks on logbooks, speed, fuel consumption, and GPS movement where available.
• Ensure accident reporting procedures are followed and assist in investigations.

 Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on transport operations, fuel consumption, driver performance, and vehicle condition.
• Maintain accurate records of funeral allocations, removals, client feedback related to transport, and route logs.
• Update management on risks, delays, shortages, or operational gaps within the department.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

• Valid Kenyan driving license (Class B preferred).
• Diploma in Logistics, Transport Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in fleet management or transport supervision.
• Valid Driving License BCE with clean driving record is an added advantage.
• Experience managing drivers, especially in fast-paced or sensitive environments.
• Strong understanding of Kenyan roads, routes, counties, and airport logistics.

HOW TO APPLY

• If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on recruitment@britesmanagement.com
• Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
• Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.