About MAX

At MAX, we are powering Africa’s forward movement by building the future of mobility across the continent and in emerging markets. Our mission is simple yet transformative: to make mobility safe, affordable, accessible, and sustainable for all, through high-performance technology and world-class operators.

We are creating the largest vehicle subscription and financial services platform for commercial drivers and transport operators in Africa. By combining technology, energy infrastructure, and financial innovation, MAX enables drivers with little or no banking history to access low- to zero-emission vehicles, insurance, digital wallets, and e-hailing services, all on a subscription basis.

Since launching, we’ve grown from just 200 drivers in 2015 to empowering over 55,000 riders (which we call Champions) and spread across 3 West African Countries - Nigeria, Ghana and Cameroon, with a plan to spread across Africa in the near future.

Vision, Mission and Values

MAX is powering Africa’s Forward Movement and has a goal to make mobility safe, affordable, accessible, and sustainable by leveraging technology, financial inclusion, and clean energy solutions. To achieve this, we are driven by core values which are at the heart of all we do. These are:

• Transparency – We take everyone along for the ride.

• Integrity – We stand by our word and remain consistent with all stakeholders.

• Initiative – We champion bold ideas and nurture innovation at every step.

• Partnership – We keep the welcome mat rolled out; collaboration is at our core.

• Safety – We prioritize safety so that every ride is safe, reliable, and comfortable.

Our Impact

Over the years, we have empowered over 55,000 riders (whom we call champions) with access to income-generating assets (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) through our rent-to-own (pay-as-you-go) model, a first-of-its-kind in Africa. In addition to this, to further enable these riders to start their business immediately, we have created the MAX Advantage, a suite of benefits which include vehicle license and insurance, health insurance, maintenance and emergency services.

First, we began with low-emission vehicles. Now, we’ve pivoted fully to EVs, steadily moving toward our goal of deploying over 10,000 across Nigeria and Ghana by 2025, as well as building a first-of-its-kind in Nigeria solar-powered battery swap stations to enable our champions to swap their batteries in less than 3 minutes!

By doing this, we are not only empowering our champions, but we are also protecting the earth, and increasing the purchasing power of our riders thanks to zero emissions, zero fuel cost and less maintenance cost of EVs.

At MAX, passion meets purpose. We are not just moving people and goods, we are creating livelihoods, reducing emissions, and transforming Africa’s mobility ecosystem. Because for us, every ride isn’t just a journey; every ride empowers us.

Our Investors and Strategic Partners

MAX is trusted by some of the world’s most respected strategic and financial investors. To date, we have raised over $70M to accelerate the future of sustainable mobility. Our backers include: Lightrock (part of the LGT Group), Global Ventures, Yamaha, Mastercard, Shell Foundation, Novastar Ventures, Goodwell Investments, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Techstars, DLM Capital.

In December 2021, MAX achieved the first close of its $31M Series B, laying the foundation to scale vehicle subscriptions, fintech products, and electric vehicles (EVs) across Africa. We are now entering our next growth chapter. By 2024, 31% of our fleet will be electric; by 2026, 69% will be electric. To achieve this bold vision, MAX is raising $100M+ in the next 12 months to permanently transform mobility infrastructure and unlock prosperity across Africa.

Role Overview: Fleet Officer

The Fleet officer will be

Responsible for the setup, maintenance, refurbishment, quality assurance, and security of the fleet within their jurisdiction, ensuring all MAX assets receive routine maintenance and that vehicle refurbishment is completed within approved time and cost limits while maintaining the required quality standards

Key Responsibilities:

Test vehicles before maintenance to ascertain the level of repair to be carried out

Follow up the process of repair to ensure that spare parts appropriated for maintenance work is utilized judiciously.

Work with the vehicle maintenance manager to improve on checklists and maintenance routines

Periodically visit Authorized Service Workshops to confirm that maintenance work is carried out according to MAX routines and standards.

Inspect/Test Vehicles after maintenance to ensure that the needed repairs are carried out.

Vehicle Refurbishment:

Support in the assessment of vehicles using the pre-assessment checklist before refurbishment is carried out to ascertain the level of damage

Inspect spare parts which are to be used for refurbishment purposes to ensure it meets the requirements

Inspect/Test vehicles after refurbishment using the post-assessment checklist to confirm the vehicles are refurbished to set standards

Guide technicians on maintenance best practices

Administrative Function:

Ensure job cards are filled out for every vehicle brought into the facility for maintenance/refurbishment.

Conduct frequent training of technicians

Requirements

Skills & Competencies

Strong interpersonal and communication(written and oral) skills

Good understanding of Inventory Control principles and practices

Proficient in MS Office/Google Workspace

Good understanding of fleet management

Critical and Analytical thinking Accuracy and Attention to detail

Confidentiality and Thoroughness

Education

Minimum of OND in any Engineering discipline. 

Mechanical Engineering is preferred

2 Years cognate experience as a vehicle technician or 2 years experience in

fleet management

Want to Join Us? Here’s Why You Should…

At MAX, we encourage diversity and are open to meeting just about anyone with the right passion and skill set regardless of looks, gender, sexual orientation, color, tribe, nationality, and disability.

The MAX Work Environment:

Drive: We are building a team where everyone is a leader and therefore run on internal motivation

Empathy: We have a clear understanding of the problem we are trying to solve and its impact on Africans, we are committed to providing a lasting solution.

Humility: We are committed to continuous learning and improvement. We learn, unlearn and relearn

Initiative: We welcome novel ideas and encourage creativity

Diligence: We take great pride in our work.

Candor: We value open and honest communication

Collaboration: We are a team of passionate, innovative optimists, solving challenging problems and creating an impact.

Bias for Technology: We automate everything

What You’ll Get:

Competitive pay & benefit

Health insurance cover

Frequent performance chats & reviews

High performing & passionate team members + fun work culture!