Job summary

Coordinate all vehicle movements for removals, funerals, transfers, repatriations, errands, and branch support.

JOB TITLE: TRANSPORT SUPERVISOR (FUNERAL HOME)

NATURE OF JOB: FULL TIME

INDUSTRY: FUNERAL SERVICES

SALARY: KSHS. 40,000

JOB LOCATION: NAIROBI

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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• Valid Kenyan driving license (Class B preferred).
• 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.

• Diploma in Logistics, Transport Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.