Head-Transport
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Date posted
November 9, 2026
Hiring location
Dubai
Career level
Senior
Quantity
1 person
Description
Transguard Group is recruiting a Head of Transport for its headquarters in DAFZA, Dubai Airport Free Zone. The role provides strategic and operational leadership for group-wide transport functions, including passenger transportation, fleet management, compliance and in-house vehicle maintenance. It is responsible for safe, efficient and cost-effective movement of employees and effective use of fleet resources.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead passenger transportation operations and plan services to meet workforce movement requirements safely and efficiently.
- Develop transport strategies and optimise routes, processes and resources while controlling cost per employee.
- Oversee the company vehicle fleet, including maintenance, availability, utilisation and regulatory compliance.
- Lead transport, fleet and maintenance teams, setting clear performance expectations and monitoring operational results.
- Develop plans for fleet utilisation and monitor fuel consumption to improve cost control and operational efficiency.
- Coordinate with business units and relevant stakeholders to resolve transport issues and maintain service continuity.
Requirements and Qualifications
The summary establishes the senior leadership scope of the role but does not publish a specific academic qualification or fixed years-of-experience threshold. Applicants should have relevant experience leading transport or fleet operations, managing teams and budgets, and maintaining compliance with applicable transport requirements. Any formal qualification criteria should be checked on the application page.
Skills and Competencies
Relevant capabilities for this role include:
- Transport operations
- Fleet management
- Regulatory compliance
- Budget management
- Team leadership
- Fuel management
Working Approach
The role requires strategic judgement as well as practical operational oversight. Strong planning, financial awareness, communication and problem-solving abilities will be important when balancing service levels, fleet condition, safety, regulations and cost targets.
Employment Details
Employer: Transguard Group
Location: Dubai
Employment type: Full-time, on-site
Salary: Not disclosed
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