Manager - Fleet Compliance & Workshop Support

Job Responsibilities

·       Act as the Company's primary liaison with regulatory authorities including JPJ, PUSPAKOM, APAD, and other relevant agencies.

·       Ensure compliance with all transport regulations, licensing requirements, vehicle inspections, and road safety standards.

·       Partner closely with Workshop Managers to identify, assess, and resolve workshop and fleet-related operational challenges.

·       Provide technical guidance and recommendations on vehicle maintenance, fleet reliability, workshop performance, and asset management.

·       Review and evaluate proposals from workshops and vendors to ensure effective, practical, and cost-efficient solutions.

·       Manage relationships with external service providers, maintenance contractors, vehicle suppliers, and regulatory stakeholders.

·       Support vehicle procurement, commissioning, replacement planning, and fleet optimization initiatives.

·       Monitor fleet performance trends, maintenance issues, compliance risks, and operational gaps, recommending improvement measures where necessary.

·       Prepare reports and presentations for management, highlighting challenges, risks, mitigation plans, and strategic recommendations.

·       Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve fleet availability, workshop effectiveness, safety, and cost control.

Job Requirement

·       Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Transportation, Logistics, or a related discipline.

·       Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in fleet management, workshop operations, transport compliance, or heavy vehicle maintenance.

·       Strong working knowledge of commercial vehicle maintenance, workshop operations, preventive maintenance programs, and fleet management practices.

·       Hands-on experience dealing with government and regulatory agencies such as JPJ, PUSPAKOM, and APAD.

·       Proven ability to manage vendors, contractors, and external stakeholders effectively.

·       Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

·       Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

·       Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

·       Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia.

·       High frequency of travel.