– Fleet Manager

Job Location: Panchkula

Experience: 3–5 Years (Fleet Management / Transport Operations)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are looking for a proactive and experienced EV Fleet Manager to oversee the company's electric vehicle fleet operations. The candidate will be responsible for managing daily EV deployment, charging infrastructure, battery performance, vehicle utilisation, driver coordination, and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of electric vehicle technology, charging systems, battery management, route planning, and fleet operations. The role requires someone capable of ensuring maximum vehicle availability, minimising operational downtime, controlling charging costs, and maintaining smooth day-to-day EV operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. EV Fleet Operations & Management

- Manage and supervise daily operations of the company's electric vehicle fleet.
- Ensure proper allocation, deployment, and utilisation of EVs.
- Monitor vehicle availability, trip schedules, mileage, and operational performance.
- Develop efficient vehicle deployment and rotation plans.
- Ensure maximum vehicle utilisation while minimising idle time.
- Maintain records of vehicle movement, kilometres travelled, and trip performance.
- Handle daily operational challenges and ensure uninterrupted transportation services.

2. EV Charging Infrastructure & Management

- Manage daily EV charging operations and ensure vehicles are adequately charged before deployment.
- Monitor charging schedules, charging time, and electricity consumption.
- Coordinate installation, maintenance, and availability of EV charging stations.
- Manage relationships with charging station operators and charging infrastructure vendors.
- Identify suitable charging locations based on vehicle routes and operational requirements.
- Monitor charger performance and resolve charging-related issues.
- Develop charging strategies to minimise charging costs and vehicle downtime.

3. Battery Health & Performance Monitoring

- Monitor battery health, State of Charge (SOC), and State of Health (SOH).
- Track battery performance, degradation, and charging efficiency.
- Identify unusual battery consumption and range-related issues.
- Coordinate with EV manufacturers and authorised service centres for battery diagnostics.
- Ensure proper charging practices to maintain battery life.
- Monitor vehicle range and identify factors affecting battery performance.

4. Route Planning & Range Optimisation

- Plan routes based on vehicle range, traffic conditions, distance, and charging availability.
- Ensure vehicles have sufficient battery capacity for assigned trips.




- Optimise routes to reduce unnecessary energy consumption.
- Monitor real-time vehicle movement through GPS and telematics systems.
- Identify suitable charging stops for long-distance operations.
- Minimise range-related disruptions and unplanned charging breaks.

5. Driver Management & Training

- Supervise and coordinate with EV drivers to ensure smooth fleet operations.
- Train drivers on EV handling, charging procedures, regenerative braking, and energy-efficient driving.
- Ensure drivers follow battery safety guidelines and charging protocols.
- Monitor driver attendance, performance, productivity, and discipline.
- Educate drivers about vehicle range, charging indicators, and emergency procedures.
- Handle driver-related concerns and operational escalations.

6. Vehicle Maintenance & Technical Coordination

- Coordinate periodic EV servicing, inspections, and preventive maintenance.
- Monitor critical EV components, including batteries, motors, tyres, brakes, and electrical systems.
- Coordinate with authorised EV service centres for repairs and technical issues.
- Maintain vehicle service histories and maintenance schedules.
- Monitor vehicle faults, warning alerts, and breakdown incidents.
- Ensure timely resolution of technical issues to minimise downtime.

7. Cost Management & Operational Efficiency

- Monitor electricity consumption and charging expenses.
- Analyse cost per kilometre and energy consumption per vehicle.
- Compare charging costs across different charging stations and service providers.
- Identify opportunities to reduce electricity, maintenance, and operational expenses.
- Monitor vehicle-wise operating costs and profitability.
- Prepare monthly cost analysis and performance reports.

8. GPS, Telematics & Technology Management

- Monitor EV fleet performance through GPS tracking and fleet management software.
- Track vehicle location, battery levels, driving patterns, and energy consumption.
- Analyse telematics data to identify inefficient driving behaviour.
- Maintain digital records of charging sessions, vehicle utilisation, and maintenance.
- Generate operational dashboards and performance reports.

9. Safety, Compliance & Documentation

- Ensure all EVs comply with applicable transportation and road safety regulations.
- Monitor vehicle registration,



insurance, permits, fitness certificates, and PUC requirements, wherever applicable.
- Ensure compliance with EV charging and electrical safety procedures.
- Establish protocols for battery overheating, charging faults, and emergency situations.
- Maintain proper documentation of vehicles, charging infrastructure, and maintenance activities.

10. Vendor & Stakeholder Management

- Coordinate with EV manufacturers, dealerships, charging infrastructure providers, and service centres.
- Manage vendor relationships and negotiate service and charging rates.
- Coordinate warranty claims, battery-related complaints, and technical escalations.
- Work closely with operations, finance, procurement, and management teams.

Required Skills & Competencies

- Strong understanding of electric vehicle operations and technology.
- Knowledge of EV battery management systems (BMS).
- Understanding of battery charging systems, AC/DC charging, and charging protocols.
- Knowledge of battery health monitoring, SOC, and SOH.
- Experience in GPS tracking and fleet management software.
- Strong understanding of route planning and range optimisation.
- Excellent coordination, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of electricity consumption and cost analysis.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, reporting, and data analysis.
- Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.

Educational Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Diploma or certification in Electric Vehicle Technology will be an added advantage.

Preferred Experience

- 3–7 years of experience in fleet management, EV operations, electric mobility, or transportation management.
- Hands-on experience managing electric vehicle fleets.
- Experience with EV charging infrastructure and battery performance monitoring.
- Knowledge of GPS tracking, telematics, and vehicle management systems.
- Experience managing drivers, charging schedules, and vehicle maintenance.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- EV fleet utilisation and vehicle availability.
- Charging efficiency and charging turnaround time.
- Reduction in vehicle downtime.
- Battery health and performance monitoring.
- Energy consumption per kilometre.
- Cost per kilometre and charging expenses.
- Route optimisation and range efficiency.
- Timely vehicle maintenance.
- Driver productivity and compliance.
- Reduction in operational expenses.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Flexible schedule
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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