Fleet Manager

Auspro Fleet Solutions Pty Ltd; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Auspro Fleet Solutions Pty Ltd, based in Mackay, Queensland, is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to oversee our Queensland fleet operations and deliver safe, reliable transport services. The role involves coordinating vehicles, drivers, maintenance and operating costs to meet customer requirements.

You will work closely with management, drivers, customers and service providers to ensure vehicle availability and efficient scheduling, with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• At least one year of relevant experience in fleet management, transport operations or a comparable role.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating vehicles, drivers, maintenance and transport schedules.
• Sound understanding of fleet operating costs, vehicle servicing and defect management.
• Knowledge of road transport safety and compliance requirements relevant to the fleet.
• Strong leadership, organisation, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using fleet management or transport scheduling systems and Microsoft Office.
• A current driver licence.
• A tertiary qualification obtained in Australia or overseas is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage fleet operations, including vehicle allocation, transport schedules and driver rosters.
• Monitor vehicle utilisation and delivery performance, adjusting resources and schedules to meet changing requirements.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance, servicing, inspections and repairs to maintain vehicle reliability and minimise downtime.
• Manage vehicle defects, breakdowns and incidents, arranging repairs and replacement transport where required.
• Oversee vehicle registrations, insurance, roadworthiness documentation and maintenance records.
• Assess fleet requirements and coordinate vehicle purchases, leases, replacements and disposals within approved budgets.
• Monitor fuel consumption, maintenance expenses and other fleet costs, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Supervise and support drivers, including inductions, performance monitoring and communication of operating procedures.
• Liaise with customers regarding transport bookings, delivery timeframes, service issues and changing requirements.
• Coordinate the collection and delivery of goods, including safe loading, unloading and load restraint arrangements.
• Manage compliance with applicable road transport and workplace health and safety requirements, including Chain of Responsibility and fatigue management obligations where relevant.
• Liaise with workshops, fuel suppliers and other contractors, monitoring service quality and costs.
• Maintain fleet management systems and prepare reports on vehicle availability, utilisation, maintenance, costs and safety performance.
• Develop and implement practical improvements to fleet procedures, scheduling and service delivery.

Skills

Fleet management

Transport operations

Driver coordination

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Australian or overseas tertiary qualification

Tools

Fleet management software

Transport scheduling systems

Job description

Fleet Manager

Employer: Auspro Fleet Solutions Pty Ltd
Location: Mackay, Queensland
Employment: Permanent, full-time - 38 hours per week
Salary: $90,000-$100,000 per annum plus superannuation

About the Company

Auspro Fleet Solutions Pty Ltd provides fleet management, transport and logistics services across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. We are seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to manage our Queensland fleet operations and support safe, reliable and efficient transport services.

About the Role

You will oversee fleet availability, vehicle allocation, maintenance, driver coordination and operating costs. Working closely with management, drivers, customers and service providers, you will ensure vehicles and transport resources meet customer requirements and operational schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage fleet operations, including vehicle allocation, transport schedules and driver rosters.
• Monitor vehicle utilisation and delivery performance, adjusting resources and schedules to meet changing requirements.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance, servicing, inspections and repairs to maintain vehicle reliability and minimise downtime.
• Manage vehicle defects, breakdowns and incidents, arranging repairs and replacement transport where required.
• Oversee vehicle registrations, insurance, roadworthiness documentation and maintenance records.
• Assess fleet requirements and coordinate vehicle purchases, leases, replacements and disposals within approved budgets.
• Monitor fuel consumption, maintenance expenses and other fleet costs, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Supervise and support drivers, including inductions, performance monitoring and communication of operating procedures.
• Liaise with customers regarding transport bookings, delivery timeframes, service issues and changing requirements.
• Coordinate the collection and delivery of goods, including safe loading, unloading and load restraint arrangements.
• Manage compliance with applicable road transport and workplace health and safety requirements, including Chain of Responsibility and fatigue management obligations where relevant.
• Liaise with workshops, fuel suppliers and other contractors, monitoring service quality and costs.
• Maintain fleet management systems and prepare reports on vehicle availability, utilisation, maintenance, costs and safety performance.
• Develop and implement practical improvements to fleet procedures, scheduling and service delivery.

Skills and Experience

• At least one year of relevant experience in fleet management, transport operations or a comparable role.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating vehicles, drivers, maintenance and transport schedules.
• Sound understanding of fleet operating costs, vehicle servicing and defect management.
• Knowledge of road transport safety and compliance requirements relevant to the fleet.
• Strong leadership, organisation, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using fleet management or transport scheduling systems and Microsoft Office.
• A current driver licence.
• A tertiary qualification obtained in Australia or overseas is required.