Fleet Manager

Sarens (Australia) Pty Ltd; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

PPE and uniform provided

Employee Assistance Program

Safety Champions program

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Sarens Australia in Perth is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the upkeep of cranes, SPMTs, trailers, trucks, forklifts and telehandlers. You will manage a team of supervisors and technicians to ensure uptime, safety, and readiness for deployment across projects.

You will set maintenance KPIs, manage the annual budget, ensure compliance with WHS and certification standards, and maintain accurate records in ERP and SARPLAN.

Qualifications

• Requires management experience of cranes, heavy vehicles, or mobile plant.
• Strong focus on preventive/predictive maintenance and compliance.
• Experience leading supervisors and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach workshop and maintenance teams to deliver high uptime.
• Manage annual maintenance budget and monitor spend.
• Ensure equipment certification and compliance with legislation.
• Maintain maintenance records in ERP and SARPLAN.
• Set KPIs and ensure targets are met.

Skills

Fleet maintenance leadership

Preventive & predictive maintenance

Budget management

People leadership

Education

Trade qualification in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Trade qualification in Mobile Plant Technology

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP maintenance module

SARPLAN database

Job description

You will lead the maintenance of Sarens' cranes, SPMTs, trailers, trucks, forklifts, and telehandlers, making sure every piece of equipment is safe, well maintained, and ready to deploy. You will manage a team of supervisors and technicians, balance budgets, and keep maintenance standards high across the fleet.

What you will do

• Keep all equipment in safe, exceptional operating condition through preventive and predictive maintenance
• Lead and coach the Workshop Supervisor, Warehouse Supervisor, and technicians
• Set KPIs for supervisors and hold the team accountable for maintenance targets
• Prepare and manage the annual maintenance budget and monitor spending against it
• Ensure equipment certification and compliance with applicable legislation
• Maintain accurate maintenance records in the ERP system and SARPLAN database
• Conduct Workplace Inspections and promote a strong SHEQ culture

What you will bring

• Trade qualification in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology, Mobile Plant Technology, or Electrotechnology, or a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Five years or more in fleet or maintenance management of cranes, heavy vehicles, or mobile plant
• At least three years leading supervisors and technical teams
• Strong knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance systems
• Experience with an ERP maintenance module
• Budget preparation and cost control experience
• Current driver's licence
• Sound working knowledge of WHS legislation and plant registration and certification requirements

Nice to have

• Diploma or degree in Engineering, Business, or Management
• Experience with crawler and mobile cranes (e.g. Liebherr, Grove, Terex, Tadano), SPMTs, and heavy haulage trailers
• Multi-site or multi-depot fleet experience
• Knowledge of the AS 2550 crane standards series
• Experience with telematics or condition monitoring systems
• Heavy rigid or heavy combination licence

What we offer

• Paid training, tickets, and licence upgrades
• Company-supplied PPE and uniform
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Reward and recognition framework, including Safety Champions
• Career pathways across a global business

About Sarens

Sarens is a global leader in crane rental, heavy lifting, and engineered transport. For over a century, we have built a reputation for solving the lifting and transport challenges others walk away from, and our philosophy is simple: nothing too heavy, nothing too high. Our people work on some of the world's most demanding projects in mining, oil and gas, energy, infrastructure, and construction. In Oceania, we operate across Australia, Papua New Guinea, and New Caledonia, with the backing of a global organisation that shares engineering expertise, equipment, and knowledge across borders. We are guided by five values: Brilliant Solutions, Love for Tradition, Dedication to Safety, Global Spirit, and Zeal for Excellence.

Sarens is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, and people with disability.

About Sarens

Sarens in Australia is part of an Organisation with operations in over 70 countries and more than one hundred years of family heritage in heavy lift, engineered transport, and crane rental.

In Australia, we deliver complex lifting and transport solutions across the mining, oil and gas, infrastructure, and energy sectors. Our operations span the country, with teams across Western Australia, Queensland, and the Eastern Seaboard tackling everything from routine crane hire to technically demanding megaproject solutions.

We run a skilled, close-knit team of riggers, crane operators, project engineers, and support professionals.

About Sarens

Sarens in Australia is part of an Organisation with operations in over 70 countries and more than one hundred years of family heritage in heavy lift, engineered transport, and crane rental.

In Australia, we deliver complex lifting and transport solutions across the mining, oil and gas, infrastructure, and energy sectors. Our operations span the country, with teams across Western Australia, Queensland, and the Eastern Seaboard tackling everything from routine crane hire to technically demanding megaproject solutions.

We run a skilled, close-knit team of riggers, crane operators, project engineers, and support professionals.