Haulage Maintenance Executive

Role Summary

The Haulage Maintenance Executive is responsible for the end-to-end management of fleet serviceability. With 2 to 3 years of direct experience, you will be expected to minimize vehicle downtime, manage repair costs, and ensure 100% regulatory compliance for our fleet of prime movers and trailers.

Key Responsibilities

• Fleet Oversight: Manage the daily serviceability of the fleet, ensuring all Prime Movers (Volvo, Scania, MAN, etc.) and Trailers are in peak operational condition.
• Preventive Maintenance (PM): Schedule and monitor routine servicing based on mileage/hours to prevent major mechanical failures.
• Regulatory Compliance: Independently manage the PUSPAKOM inspection schedule, JPJ documentation, and APAD permit renewals to ensure zero legal interruptions.
• Vendor & Cost Management: Review workshop quotes, negotiate spare part prices, and verify the quality of external repairs before releasing vehicles.
• Tyre & Fuel Management: Implement strict monitoring of tyre life cycles (rotations/retreading) and analyze fuel consumption patterns to identify mechanical inefficiencies.
• Breakdown Response: Coordinate rapid-response recovery for roadside breakdowns to minimize cargo delivery delays.
• Reporting: Maintain digital and physical logs of all maintenance activities and provide weekly "Fleet Health" reports to management.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 to 3 years of proven experience specifically handling maintenance for a haulage or heavy-vehicle fleet.
• Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of heavy vehicle mechanical systems, pneumatic systems (brakes/suspension), and electrical components.
• Education: Diploma/Certificate in Automotive Engineering, Logistics, or a related field.
• Skills: Strong negotiation skills with workshops and vendors; proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Attributes: High level of integrity, ability to work under pressure, and a "problem-solver" mindset.
• Availability: Must be able to handle emergency fleet issues outside of standard office hours if required.