Fleet Maintenance Advisor

Lowespetrol; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowes Petroleum in Pinkenba, Brisbane, seeks a motivated Service Maintenance Advisor to support fleet maintenance, coordinate repairs, and liaise with depots and vendors. This entry-level role offers exposure to the fuel transport industry and ongoing training in maintenance management.

You will manage documentation, monitor schedules and costs, and ensure accurate records while building strong cross-functional relationships with internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• Experience as a workshop service adviser.
• Self-motivated and collaborative; able to take directions.
• Strong attention to detail; proficient with software and invoices.
• Knowledge of trucks and trailers; eager to learn fleet maintenance in fuel transport.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Proficient in maintenance management systems and Excel reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal and clear phone/email communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate fleet maintenance, repairs, servicing, and breakdowns.
• Monitor progress, costs and timelines; escalate as needed.
• Liaise with depots, vendors and stakeholders to keep work advancing.
• Ensure maintenance documentation, quotations, invoices and records are accurate.
• Monitor fleet compliance and maintenance schedules; escalate safety/financial risks.
• Support preventative maintenance planning and fleet system administration.

Skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Truck knowledge

Fleet maintenance

Time management

Excel reporting

Interpersonal skills

Education

Workshop service adviser experience

Tools

Maintenance software

Excel

Job description

We are seeking a motivated Service Maintenance Advisor with a background in heavy vehicle service advising joining our team in Pinkenba, Brisbane. This role offers an entry point into the fuel transport industry, supporting fleet maintenance, maintaining vendor relationships and assisting depot teams with day-to-day fleet operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate fleet maintenance, repairs, servicing, and breakdown activities.
• Monitor work progress, costs, and completion timeframes, escalating issues where required.
• Liaise with depots, vendors and internal stakeholders to keep maintenance work progressing efficiently.
• Ensure maintenance documentation, quotations, invoices, and job records are accurate and
  complete.
• Monitor fleet compliance, service schedules and maintenance records, escalating safety, operational and financial risks as required.
• Support preventative maintenance planning and fleet system administration.

Required Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a workshop service adviser role
• You will be self-motivated, comfortable working collaboratively and able to follow direction from key team members.
• Strong attention to detail and sound computer skills are essential, including confidence using software systems, generating reports and reviewing invoices.
• You will bring knowledge of trucks and trailers, along with a willingness to learn about fleet maintenance within the fuel transport industry.
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Proficient in maintenance management systems and Excel reporting
• Excellent interpersonal skills and clear communication by phone and email

At Lowes Petroleum, we're dedicated to building a thriving Regional Australia. As one of the nation's largest and most trusted regional fuel and lubricant suppliers, we maintain our "country' ethos while expanding our reach across QLD, NSW, VIC & TAS. Our extensive network of bulk fuel and lubricant depots, delivery vehicles, and Retail Service Stations is supported by a team that is an integral part of the local communities we serve.