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Fiji Airways
Job Overview
This role reports to the Chief Technical Officer and is responsible for the day-to-day running of the transportation department, ensuring a safe and reliable service to transport Fiji Airways crew and staff to and from workstations. This responsibility will extend to developing strategies to ensure the efficient and cost-effective functioning of the transport service.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Manage, supervise and coordinate staff duties, activities and responsibilities including discipline.
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Accountable for transportation schedules, plans and development of roster patterns for drivers.
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Ensure the departmental facilities, assets, tools, and equipment are recorded, maintained, managed and compliant in every aspect.
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Develop strategies for greater fuel efficiency. Regularly monitor fuel and other associated costs to make recommendations and adjustments to reduce cost.
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Responsible for communicating key information to drivers, face to face and via additional coms.
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Monitor driver behaviour and ensure the delivery of high level of customer service that is represents the Company’s service vision. Drive a safety culture and coach drivers in any areas of professional development.
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Schedule regular vehicle maintenance to ensure operational efficiency.
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Manage duties as required within the operational team.
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Develop through research plans for traffic, construction and weather delays in order to deliver to the schedule.
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Use navigation applications to determine the best route, monitor drivers and track vehicles in case of theft.
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Escalate issues to department manager ensuring this is communicated clearly and effectively.
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Accountable for maintenance of vehicles and tools using equipment manufactures recommendations and ensuring facility and equipment’s are cleaned and kept under company standards.
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Ensure minimum spares order levels are maintained. Ensure strict servicing and maintenance times to minimise downtime and maintain schedules.
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Review mileage records and repair records to ensure that these are up-to-date at all times.
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Accountable for maintaining detailed records of vehicle servicing and inspection. Ensure that timely renewals are completed for all vehicle’s wheel tax certificate and driver’s driving license.
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Accountable for management of the Transportation ERP System.
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Analyse data to increase business and operational efficiency.
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Perform any other duties as assigned by the Chief Technical Officer.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
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Tertiary level education in business administration
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Valid driving license required
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3 years’ experience in fleet management.
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Previous experience with transportation management.
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Experience in developing rostering for complex business is referred.
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Extensive knowledge of operating areas
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Excellent organizational and time management skills
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Exceptional interpersonal skills
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Good verbal communication
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Competent Windows/Microsoft user
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Ability to multi task
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Proficiency using GPS devices
Applications are open to all Fijians. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for next steps of the recruitment process.
Applications close on Thursday, 23 November 2023
If you are interested in this opportunity
VISIT: https://www.fijiairways.com/en-fj/about-fiji-airways/our-careers/