Fleet Maintenance Supervior - National

Personalised Freight Management; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PFM Corp in Brisbane is seeking a Trade-qualified Diesel Mechanic to coordinate and perform heavy vehicle maintenance across our national fleet, integrating hands-on repair work with digital fleet management.

You will review pre-start inspections, schedule servicing, liaise with external workshops and provide driver training, while ensuring safety, compliance and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified diesel mechanic with heavy vehicle maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical maintenance for trucks and trailers.
• Experience coordinating servicing and maintenance schedules.
• Strong computer skills and fleet management software experience.
• Ability to review pre-start reports and maintain maintenance records.
• Excellent communication and supplier management skills.
• Valid driver's licence; heavy vehicle licence is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule preventative maintenance across the national fleet.
• Assess defects, prioritise repairs and ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
• Audit driver pre-start inspections and action defects.
• Provide basic vehicle maintenance training to drivers.
• Coordinate roadside assistance and on-site repairs.
• Liaise with workshops and suppliers for timely repairs.
• Raise purchase orders and process repair invoices.
• Maintain digital maintenance records and schedules.
• Monitor maintenance activities using fleet management systems.

Skills

Diesel mechanic

Fleet management software

Digital systems experience

Maintenance coordination

Pre-start inspections review

Education

Trade qualification (Diesel)

Job description

Coordinate, schedule and monitor vehicle maintenance and repairs, including preventative, mechanical and electrical maintenance of trucks, trailers, forklifts, utes and vans. Ensure servicing and repairs are prioritised to meet operational requirements, maintain vehicle safety and compliance, and remain within allocated budgets. The role requires strong computer skills to manage maintenance schedules, review electronic pre-start inspections, track repairs and coordinate activities using fleet management software and mobile applications.

Key responsibilities

Coordinate and schedule preventative maintenance, servicing and repairs across our national fleet.

Apply diesel mechanical knowledge to assess reported defects, determine repair priorities and ensure vehicles are safe and compliant.

Audit electronic driver pre-start inspections, follow up outstanding reports and ensure identified defects are actioned.

Provide basic vehicle maintenance training and ongoing support to drivers, including pre-start checks, on-road inspections and roadside breakdown procedures.

Coordinate roadside assistance and on-site repairs to minimise vehicle downtime.

Liaise with external workshops, mechanics and suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective repairs.

Raise purchase orders and provide the necessary documentation to suppliers.

Review and process repair tax invoices, ensuring accuracy and appropriate authorisation.

Maintain accurate digital maintenance records, service schedules, repair histories and associated documentation.

Use fleet management systems, computer applications and mobile apps to monitor and coordinate maintenance activities.

About you

Trade-qualified Diesel Mechanic with proven hands-on experience in heavy vehicle maintenance and repairs.

Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and preventative maintenance requirements for trucks, trailers and light commercial vehicles.

Experience coordinating servicing, repairs and maintenance schedules.

Strong computer skills, with the ability to manage and coordinate maintenance activities using fleet management software, computer applications and mobile apps.

Ability to confidently use digital systems to review pre-start reports, record defects, track repairs and maintain accurate maintenance records.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing maintenance requirements.

Excellent communication and supplier relationship management skills.

Ability to work independently, exercise sound technical judgement and make decisions regarding vehicle maintenance and safety.

A practical, proactive approach to problem-solving and minimising vehicle downtime.

Current driver's licence. A heavy vehicle licence will be highly regarded.

About us

PFM Corp is a privately owned and operated Australian company providing personalised and specialised transport solutions for our clients' sensitive and fragile freight needs. Our operations extend Australia-wide, with our Head Office located at Berrinba, on the south side of Brisbane.

A full-time opportunity with an established Australian transport company.

A key role supporting fleet maintenance across our national operations.

The opportunity to apply your mechanical expertise while improving fleet reliability, safety and efficiency.

A varied role combining hands-on technical knowledge, maintenance coordination and digital fleet management.