Pre-Trip Inspection Officer

Automotive Jobs
Lagos State
November 29, 2025
Full Time

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Job Description

JMG is a diversified solution provider with a broad portfolio in power generation, electrical infrastructures, and industrial equipment. With over 20 years of experience in Africa and strong partnerships with some of the world’s leading brands, JMG combines global technologies and regional expertise to fulfill the African market’s development needs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Pre-Trip Inspection Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Brief Description

  • Pre-Trip Inspection Officer will ensure all fleet vehicles meet safety and operational standards before and after each trip through thorough inspections, defect reporting, and proper documentation.
  • This role helps prevent breakdowns, improves compliance, and allows mechanics to focus on critical repairs.

Duties

  • Conduct mandatory pre-trip and post-trip inspections (DVIRs) on all designated trucks and trailers.
  • Check and verify:
    • Lights and indicators
    • Oil and fluid levels (engine oil, coolant, brake fluid)
    • Air leaks / hydraulic leaks
    • Tyre condition and pressure
    • Brakes and brake lines
    • Mirrors, horn, wipers
    • Body condition, undercarriage, and suspension
    • Safety equipment (extinguisher, triangle, jack, wheel spanner)
  • Identify minor defects and immediately report them to maintenance (lights, loose connections, leaks, worn components, missing items).
  • Escalate major safety issues such as brake faults, tyre failures, steering issues, or fluid leaks.
  • Complete DVIR forms accurately and submit daily.
  • Maintain a daily record of all inspections.
  • Ensure drivers sign off before departure and after arrival.
  • Support compliance with company policies, HSE standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Stop unfit vehicles from going on dispatch until repaired.
  • Coordinate with mechanics and tyre officers for follow-up actions.
  • Assist in monitoring preventive maintenance schedules.
  • Take up IMS responsibilities such as reporting unsafe act, condition or procedure in the work place, participating in fire or emergency drill at work, participating in incident reporting and investigation when necessary and adherence to Company policies.

Minimum Requirements

  • SSCE / Technical certification.
  • 1–5 years’ experience in fleet inspection, transport operations, or mechanical support.
  • Experience with heavy-duty trucks and trailers preferred.
  • Basic mechanical knowledge is an added advantage.

Competencies:

  • Strong knowledge of truck/trailer inspection procedures.
  • Ability to identify defects quickly and accurately.
  • Good communication skills (for interacting with drivers, mechanics, and supervisors).
  • High attention to detail.
  • Understanding safety standards and DVIR documentation.
  • Strong administrative and documentation skills.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: F.esawe@jmglimited.com using the job title as the subject to the mail.

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